Events List

1-Day Glassblowing

  • 26th September 2020
A 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.
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1-Day Glassblowing

  • 26th September 2020
A 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

  • 26th September 2020
Discover 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.

Sandblasting with Ruth Dresman

  • 19th September 2020
Ruth 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.

Reactive Glass Fusing

  • 18th September 2020
Combine 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.

Iridescent Glass Fusing

  • 17th September 2020
Create 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.

Introduction to Venetian Cane Techniques with Scott Benefield

  • 16th September 2020
This three-day class will focus on cane techniques and functional objects. All of the basics of working with cane will be covered, using pre-pulled straight and twisted canes, to form blown glass objects. This will be a fast paced class which will also take a thoughtful approach to designing and making functional wares.

1-Day Further Fusing

  • 13th September 2020
An 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.

1-Day Glass Fusing

  • 12th September 2020
Discover 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.
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1-Day Glassblowing

  • 12th September 2020
A 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.
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