Masterclass: Graal Techniques with Sonja Klingler and Ruth Dresman
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, Wingfield'Graal' is an amazing colour technique developed by Orrefors in Sweden in 1916. Get to grips with the processes involved under Sonja and Ruth's expert guidance. Open to those who want to blow themselves, and also those who want to direct the blowing An intensive but rewarding class, focusing on technique, both hot and cold, with an emphasis on colour and the application of your designs.
1-Day Glassblowing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldA great introduction to glassblowing, suitable for beginners to try their hand at this molten art form. A guaranteed unique and exciting day, you will leave with a new understanding of glass as well as first-hand skills.
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.
1-Day Glassblowing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldA great introduction to glassblowing, suitable for beginners to try their hand at this molten art form. A guaranteed unique and exciting day, you will leave with a new understanding of glass as well as first-hand skills.
1-Day Glassblowing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldA great introduction to glassblowing, suitable for beginners to try their hand at this molten art form. A guaranteed unique and exciting day, you will leave with a new understanding of glass as well as first-hand skills.
Half-Day Glassblowing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldA great glassblowing taster, suitable for beginners to try their hand at this molten art form. Students will be given the opportunity to gather, form, design and make (with a bit of help), their own glass sphere to hang and a tumbler. This is an ideal opportunity to try something you have always wanted to do, or perhaps never thought of before.
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.
Lampworking Beads
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldDiscover the art of lampworking beads. The Glass Hub Team will guide you through the fundamentals of lampworking (flameworking) using a torch. You will work from your own torch to design and make 10 or more beads over the day, using a wide selection of colours and processes.
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.
1-Day Glassblowing
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldA great introduction to glassblowing, suitable for beginners to try their hand at this molten art form. A guaranteed unique and exciting day, you will leave with a new understanding of glass as well as first-hand skills.