
DEBORAHS MOST POPULAR COURSE! ‘3 Day in-depth Fused Glass Crash Course’
Make at least 12 projects! £245 inc all materials, refreshments & 2 course lunch 10am – 4pm
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 your own Kiln, care & use, preparation & programmes including 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! Material suppliers, tool lists, what kiln to purchase and setting up. 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, how to start and map out a design, incorporate glass noodles/stringers & how to apply your beautiful glass lace from day one! What will I make? 30 x 30cm panel or 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, 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**
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