Open Casting
A great introduction to mould making and kiln casting techniques, or to work on new ideas.
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 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.
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 Glass 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.
Fused Glass Jewellery
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldCourse OutlineJoin 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…
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.
Advanced Pattern Making in Glass with Ian Chadwick
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldOver three days you will explore principles of advanced pattern forming in fused glass. Using pre-formed Bullseye glass stringer sheets, students will expand their knowledge and experience of kiln-forming and cold-working techniques to produce intricate patterns which utilise symmetry and geometry to create hypnotising mandala-like patterns.
Masterclass: Advanced Pattern Making in Glass with Ian Chadwick
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldOver three days you will explore principles of advanced pattern forming in fused glass. Using pre-formed Bullseye glass stringer sheets, students will expand their knowledge and experience of kiln-forming and cold-working techniques to produce intricate patterns which utilise symmetry and geometry to create hypnotising mandala-like patterns.
Postponed Masterclass: Casting Nature with Colin Reid
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldEngage with nature - taking the immediate environment as a source of form, texture and inspiration for casting in glass. In this four day kiln-casting course you will explore a variety of moulding techniques to translate natural forms into cast glass, working both outside in the landscape and in the studio.
Fusing doesn’t have to be flat with Nina Casson McGarva
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldCreate 3d sculptures using hot glass manipulation with traditional fusing techniques as a base. The emphasis will be on experimentation and is suitable for intermediate to advanced students who can embrace failure as being part of the learning curve in testing the limits of glass fusing.