Masterclass: Flexible Fusing with Matthew Szösz
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldBuild flexible, inflatable, and expandable fusings that can be brought out of the kiln to be worked in three dimensions. Students will learn methods and techniques for assembling fusible structures in flat glass, and bringing those structures to a working point from which they can be manipulated either inside or outside the kiln.
Iridescent Glass Fusing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldCreate stunning effects in fused glass using bullseye iridescent sheets. We will use sandblasting and other techniques to manipulate the iridescent surface, gaining experience in creating new effects, as well as looking at clear coating, firing and lots more. A chance to develop new ideas and techniques in kiln forming.
Reactive Fusing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldCombine Bullseye sheet glass, powder, frit or metal foils to create reactions when fusing, resulting in special colours and effects. We will experiment with the use of lead, copper and sulphur bearing glasses, as well as red reactive, in sheet glass, stringer and frit form, to create amazing reactive combinations.
Masterclass: Collage for Kiln Casting with Georgia Redpath
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldModels and moulds often open-up new ways of seeing work, and avenues for future exploration. Over four days you will explore the use of collage and paper sculpting techniques to create original relief models, focussing on form and textural qualities, then develop your moulds which will hold and shape the glass in the kiln.
1-Day Glass Fusing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldDiscover the art of fusing glass and explore a variety of techniques to create your own designs in glass. You will learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, assembly, inclusions, kiln firing and slumping under the expert guidance of the Glass Hub Tutors. A great introduction for beginners or artists working in other mediums to experiment with this art form.
1-Day Further Glass Fusing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldAn opportunity to explore some exciting new techniques in fusing and slumping, including crackle fusing, flexi-glass medium, working with dichroic glass and drop-out slumping.
Drop Outs
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldExtend your kiln forming experience and discover how to create vessels using the 'Drop-Out' technique. We will cover cutting, assembly, inclusions, kiln firing and slumping. We will also look at finishing techniques. A great way to develop new ideas and skills. Some prior experience with glass fusing is required for this course.
Fused Glass Jewellery
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldJoin us for a special day of fused glass jewellery making. Using clear, coloured and dichroic glass and a range of techniques, you will create your own beautiful fused glass pieces in the kiln. You will be amazed at what you can achieve in a short space of time.
Printing Techniques for Glass with Philippa Beveridge
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldFrom linoleum cuts to decals, this four-day course will cover surface decoration and printing techniques using both mediums, as well as kiln-forming techniques from fusing and slumping to basic mould-making. The techniques covered and individual responses will be assessed in light of their great potential for both architectural and sculptural glass work.
10-Week Glass Foundation Course
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldAn in-depth foundation course covering the principle glassmaking techniques in both the hot shop and the kiln room. Over 10 weeks you will spend equal time in these two areas of glass forming, namely five days each with glassblowing and kiln forming techniques, alongside gaining knowledge and experience in glass properties in general.
Open Casting
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldA great introduction to mould making and kiln casting techniques, or to work on new ideas.
Iridescent Glass Fusing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldCreate stunning effects in fused glass using bullseye iridescent sheets. We will use sandblasting and other techniques to manipulate the iridescent surface, gaining experience in creating new effects, as well as looking at clear coating, firing and lots more. A chance to develop new ideas and techniques in kiln forming.