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Advanced Pattern Making in Glass with Ian Chadwick

  • 29th September 2021
Over 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.

Glassblowing Weekend

  • 25th September 2021
Learn how to gather, blow and shape hot molten glass straight from the furnace. This is a wonderful introduction to glassmaking, with plenty of hands-on practice in small groups of up to four students per tutor. Come and experience this ancient craft and create your own glass objects.

Open Casting

  • 23rd September 2021
A great introduction to mould making and kiln casting techniques, or to work on new ideas.

1-Day Further Fusing

  • 19th September 2021
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

  • 18th September 2021
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.

3-Day Glassblowing (Beginner)

  • 8th September 2021
This three day course offers beginners the opportunity to discover the potential of this unique material, with enough time to fully immerse themselves in hot glass techniques. This is an excellent fun and stimulating course for those looking for a more solid foundation and better understanding of glassblowing techniques.

3-Day Glassblowing (Intermediate)

  • 8th September 2021
Suitable as a follow-on course for those with some blowing experience, The focus of this class will be to blow independently, check the the fundamentals of the blowing "formula", and then move into blowing tumblers, colour and much more!. Fully immerse themselves in the process, move at your own pace and stretch your limits.

Drop Outs

  • 5th September 2021
Extend 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.

1-Day Glassblowing

  • 4th September 2021
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.

1-Day Glassblowing

  • 3rd September 2021
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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