In this comprehensive class we will explore new ways to create components for projects using segments of glass constructed using pattern bars. In a nutshell pattern bars are slabs of glass that have been fused together, then cut into thin tiles and refused into larger projects. Pattern bars can be very strong repetitive patterns or more free formed organic looking. In this workshop we will work with 3 distinctly different methods of production: A strong repetitive pattern using strips of glass, a random free formed pattern bar and a pattern bar made of frit.
Techniques covered in class:
Strip cutting
Creating a repetitive pattern
Colour selection and incorporating reactions
Constructing a dam for firing pattern bars
Using a metal mould for creating pattern bars
Designing a free form pattern bar
Creating a frit pattern bar
Using the diamond saw
Using a sandblaster
Using linisher
Using hand polish tools for clean up
Preparing you cut tiles for refusing
Firing schedules
Trouble shooting
This class is suited to students who have some experience with glass, if you are unsure please contact us.
Some glass is included in the course fee, however students will need to provide some glass (approx. $80+) to accommodate personal colour preferences. All other materials are included. Class runs from 10am -3.30 on Monday and Tuesday and 10am -2pm on Wednesday 2nd – 4th September
Students will leave the course with:
A knowledge of how to set up a variety of pattern bars
a written series of firing schedules
3 sets of pattern bars
1 finished tile.
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Pattern Bar Intensive 2nd-4th Sep
September 2, 2024
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pattern Bar Intensive 2nd-4th Sep
September 3, 2024
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pattern Bar Intensive 2nd-4th Sep
September 4, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this comprehensive class we will explore new ways to create components for projects using segments of glass constructed using pattern bars. In a nutshell pattern bars are slabs of glass that have been fused together, then cut into thin tiles and refused into larger projects. Pattern bars can be very strong repetitive patterns or more free formed organic looking. In this workshop we will work with 3 distinctly different methods of production: A strong repetitive pattern using strips of glass, a random free formed pattern bar and a pattern bar made of frit.
Techniques covered in class:
Strip cutting
Creating a repetitive pattern
Colour selection and incorporating reactions
Constructing a dam for firing pattern bars
Using a metal mould for creating pattern bars
Designing a free form pattern bar
Creating a frit pattern bar
Using the diamond saw
Using a sandblaster
Using linisher
Using hand polish tools for clean up
Preparing you cut tiles for refusing
Firing schedules
Trouble shooting
This class is suited to students who have some experience with glass, if you are unsure please contact us.
Some glass is included in the course fee, however students will need to provide some glass (approx. $80+) to accommodate personal colour preferences. All other materials are included. Class runs from 10am -3.30 on Monday and Tuesday and 10am -2pm on Wednesday 2nd – 4th September
Students will leave the course with:
A knowledge of how to set up a variety of pattern bars
In this comprehensive class we will explore new ways to create components for projects using segments of glass constructed using pattern bars. In a nutshell pattern bars are slabs of glass that have been fused together, then cut into thin tiles and refused into larger projects. Pattern bars can be very strong repetitive patterns or more free formed organic looking. In this workshop we will work with 3 distinctly different methods of production: A strong repetitive pattern using strips of glass, a random free formed pattern bar and a pattern bar made of frit.
Techniques covered in class:
Strip cutting
Creating a repetitive pattern
Colour selection and incorporating reactions
Constructing a dam for firing pattern bars
Using a metal mould for creating pattern bars
Designing a free form pattern bar
Creating a frit pattern bar
Using the diamond saw
Using a sandblaster
Using linisher
Using hand polish tools for clean up
Preparing you cut tiles for refusing
Firing schedules
Trouble shooting
This class is suited to students who have some experience with glass, if you are unsure please contact us.
Some glass is included in the course fee, however students will need to provide some glass (approx. $80+) to accommodate personal colour preferences. All other materials are included. Class runs from 10am -3.30 on Monday and Tuesday and 10am -2pm on Wednesday 2nd – 4th September
Students will leave the course with:
A knowledge of how to set up a variety of pattern bars
Pattern Bar intensive workshop
In this comprehensive class we will explore new ways to create components for projects using segments of glass constructed using pattern bars. In a nutshell pattern bars are slabs of glass that have been fused together, then cut into thin tiles and refused into larger projects. Pattern bars can be very strong repetitive patterns or more free formed organic looking. In this workshop we will work with 3 distinctly different methods of production: A strong repetitive pattern using strips of glass, a random free formed pattern bar and a pattern bar made of frit.
Techniques covered in class:
This class is suited to students who have some experience with glass, if you are unsure please contact us.
Some glass is included in the course fee, however students will need to provide some glass (approx. $80+) to accommodate personal colour preferences. All other materials are included. Class runs from 10am -3.30 on Monday and Tuesday and 10am -2pm on Wednesday 2nd – 4th September
Students will leave the course with:
September 2, 2024
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
September 3, 2024
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
September 4, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pattern Bar intensive workshop
In this comprehensive class we will explore new ways to create components for projects using segments of glass constructed using pattern bars. In a nutshell pattern bars are slabs of glass that have been fused together, then cut into thin tiles and refused into larger projects. Pattern bars can be very strong repetitive patterns or more free formed organic looking. In this workshop we will work with 3 distinctly different methods of production: A strong repetitive pattern using strips of glass, a random free formed pattern bar and a pattern bar made of frit.
Techniques covered in class:
This class is suited to students who have some experience with glass, if you are unsure please contact us.
Some glass is included in the course fee, however students will need to provide some glass (approx. $80+) to accommodate personal colour preferences. All other materials are included. Class runs from 10am -3.30 on Monday and Tuesday and 10am -2pm on Wednesday 2nd – 4th September
Students will leave the course with:
Pattern Bar intensive workshop
In this comprehensive class we will explore new ways to create components for projects using segments of glass constructed using pattern bars. In a nutshell pattern bars are slabs of glass that have been fused together, then cut into thin tiles and refused into larger projects. Pattern bars can be very strong repetitive patterns or more free formed organic looking. In this workshop we will work with 3 distinctly different methods of production: A strong repetitive pattern using strips of glass, a random free formed pattern bar and a pattern bar made of frit.
Techniques covered in class:
This class is suited to students who have some experience with glass, if you are unsure please contact us.
Some glass is included in the course fee, however students will need to provide some glass (approx. $80+) to accommodate personal colour preferences. All other materials are included. Class runs from 10am -3.30 on Monday and Tuesday and 10am -2pm on Wednesday 2nd – 4th September
Students will leave the course with: