• Introduction to glass casting
     June 3, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Introduction to glass casting
     June 4, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Introduction to glass casting
     June 5, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  Are you eager to explore the world of glass casting? If so, this Introductory Glass Casting Workshop is the perfect opportunity for you to dive into the art of casting glass. Over the course of three intensive days, you will embark on a creative journey, learning essential techniques and creating  (more…)


  • Beyond glass foundations
     June 7, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     June 21, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     June 28, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     July 5, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     July 12, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     July 19, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     August 30, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     September 6, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     September 13, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     September 20, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     September 27, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     October 4, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     November 22, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     November 29, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     December 6, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Beyond glass foundations
     December 13, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Beyond Glass Foundations “Beyond Glass Foundations” is a 16-week intensive course tailored for individuals with a minimum of 12 months of glass experience. Limited to 5 students, the course focuses on advancing kiln-formed glass skills, emphasising idea development, professional practices, and technical complexities relating to glass. The curriculum is intended to inspire (more…)


  • Images and Casting - the image within
     June 11, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Images and Casting - the image within
     June 12, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Images and Casting - the image within
     June 13, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Images and Casting - the image within
     June 14, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Images and Casting - the image within
     June 15, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Images and Casting - the image within
     June 16, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Learn the techniques of incorporating images into cast glass pieces in this 6 day class. We will explore two casting methods: open face and lost wax. Through a process of precasting elements, image incorporation, reinvestment, and refiring, you will create solid cast glass pieces with images seamlessly integrated beneath the glass (more…)


  • Intro to screen printing on glass June 20th
     June 20, 2024
     10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Learn how to screen print directly onto glass and permanently fire paint on. Screen printing on glass can be used as stand alone pieces or incorporated into other fused projects. In this workshop students will be introduced to screen printing techniques including: correct setup, types of paints, basic firing schedules, preparing (more…)


  • Understanding glass temps and firing schedules
     June 29, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us in the studio where we will  take the mystery out of firing your kiln. Do you have a kiln and not sure how to successfully fire it for glass? Or are you interested in understanding how glass fires in a variety of situations? Then this is the class for you. This class covers (more…)


  • Intensive kiln formed glass- intermediate
     July 1, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Intensive kiln formed glass- intermediate
     July 2, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Intensive kiln formed glass- intermediate
     July 3, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Intensive kiln formed glass- intermediate
     July 4, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intensive Level 2: Expanding Horizons in Kiln-Formed Glass   Have you already mastered the fundamentals of kiln-formed glass and are ready to delve deeper into this art form? Look no further than our immersive four-day workshop, designed to enhance your existing knowledge while introducing you to exciting new techniques.   Throughout (more…)


  • cold working july
     July 9, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • cold working july
     July 10, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • cold working july
     July 11, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Coldworking, as it sounds, is changing the shape or surface texture of glass using tools and processes that do not rely on heat. Coldworking methods include grinding, carving, engraving, polishing, sandblasting, and other techniques to give your work a professional finish. Learn the basics of coldworking with glass artist and coldworking expert Kirstie Rea. Kirstie (more…)


  • Text and glass
     July 15, 2024
     10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Text and Glass
     July 16, 2024
     10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  In this two-day workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn various techniques for incorporating text into fused glass creations. Students will make several test tiles that will serve as a fantastic resource for future projects.  Along with the tests participants will make 2 small, finished plates or tiles approx. (more…)


  • mould making for slumping
     July 17, 2024
     9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Learn how to make simple and effective slumping moulds for glass. This class is all about creating moulds that allow you to produce glass shapes that are unique. While we love commercially available moulds, it is nice to know how to make your own shapes and an added bonus is they will work out at (more…)


  • intermediate bead making
     July 20, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • intermediate bead making
     July 21, 2024
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join Kathryn Wardill for an intermediate bead making workshop designed to consolidate your skills making glass beads. Building on basic techniques, this workshop will challenge you to explore new techniques and design elements. Throughout the workshop, you will: Learn to create intricate canes and utilise them in your bead designs. Explore (more…)