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.
Sandblasting with Ruth Dresman
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldRuth Dresman will guide you through the fundamantal processes to give you a better understanding of the creative possibilities and mechanics of sandblasting glass. An informative and creative two-day session for both beginners/intermediates and an excellent choice for those who want to 'get to grips' with this undervalued technique.
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. Students will be given the opportunity to gather, form, design and make (with a bit of help), their own glass sphere to hang, a paperweight and a vase.
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.
Lampworking Beads
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldDiscover the art of lampworking beads with glass artist Suzy Hannabuss. Suzy will take you through the fundamentals of lampworking (flameworking) using a torch. You will design and make ten or more beautiful beads over the day, using a wide selection of colours and processes.
Martin Janecký Masterclass
The Glass Hub Stowford Manor farm, WingfieldOver three days Janecky will take you through his techniques and approaches to solid and blown sculpting from within the bubble. There will be an emphasis on freedom to explore process and the potential of the material.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.