The Silver Zebra: 3 Day in-depth Fused Glass Crash Course

The Silver Zebra: 3 Day in-depth Fused Glass Crash Course

When

22.9.17 - 24.9.17    
10:00 - 16:00

Where

The Silver Zebra Studio
Fields farm , Wimboldsley, Middlewich , Cheshire , CW10 0LZ, Cheshire

Event Type

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DEBORAHS MOST POPULAR COURSE! ‘3 Day in-depth Fused Glass Crash Course’
Make at least 12 projects! £230 inc all materials, refreshments & 2 course lunch 10am – 4pm

September 22nd 23rd 24th      3 Places available

1st day -what will I learn? Lots! All the basics of glass fusion inc: easy glass cutting, creating shapes, slumping, safety, tools & how to use frits & stringers. What will I make? Glass lace, coasters, a small free standing sculpture. In the afternoon you may choose to make a bowl, vessel or panel [this day is the same as our intro day – please see above]

2nd day -What will I learn? Fused glass ‘hints & tips’ Starting out with Kilns, care & use, preparation & programmes! Inc handouts. We will also go through vital temps for full, tack fusing & slumping your glass. Problem solving! You will learn how to incorporate glass paints, enamels, draw with frits & how to add or remove bubbles in your work….love or hate them!
What will I make? 3 slumped bowls or wall tiles, candle bridge & jewellery components

3rd day – What will I learn? Kiln carving adding relief/embossed textures to your work, manipulating glass noodles & how to incorporate your beautiful glass lace from day one! What will I make? Tryptic: Your set of 3 wall panels will incorporate all the skills learned from your last 2 days inc kiln carving techniques. Time allowing please feel free to create extra samples of work, jewellery cabochons, mini houses etc……..feel free to have a play here 🙂

**All you need to know and more to get started in the fused glass world**

‘THE NEXT STEP’ [many return after attending the crash course above]  3 day in-depth  ‘fused glass’ course 10am – 4.00pm  £245 inc all materials, refreshments & lunch
May 5th 6th 7th                                    2 Places available
June 9th 10th 11th                                1 Place available
July 15th 16th 17th                               Places available
September 16th 17th 18th                   Places available

FULL INFO HERE

Please call: 01270526014 or email mail@thesilverzebra.co.uk to book your place thank you