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August 2020
Intro to Powder Printing
$145
Discover a new way to create imagery on glass using glass powders. Drawing on traditional screen printing processes, this easy-to-learn Powder Printing technique will introduce students to a wide range of creative possibilities using a screen and the extensive colour palette of Bullseye powders. It produces subtle colours, surprisingly clear images and an easy to clean work space (no messy screen printing inks to wash up). This half day workshop includes a brief talk on how screens are exposed, then…
Find out more »Bracelet Bending 2 weeks
$210
Learn how to manipulate hot glass in the kiln to form solid fused glass bracelets. Students will be guided though the basics of kiln forming to produce blanks of glass suitable to then form over a mould to create bracelets. Students will make 2 finished bracelets and have a number of finished blanks to work on in their own studio practise. Some materials supplied but students may wish to purchase additional glass like dichroic to embellish their works. Students need…
Find out more »Ongoing Kiln Formed Glass 5 weeks
In these classes students are presented with the opportunity to continue to develop their own style of work under the guidance of a teacher and alongside peers of a similar level. Students are welcome to explore and develop any techniques they like in the area of kiln formed glass. In the ongoing classes we introduce students to all our coldworking equipment, with the outcome of producing works of a professional standard. These classes are very popular so book in early…
Find out more »Ongoing Kiln Formed Glass 4 weeks
In these classes students are presented with the opportunity to continue to develop their own style of work under the guidance of a teacher and alongside peers of a similar level. Students are welcome to explore and develop any techniques they like in the area of kiln formed glass. In the ongoing classes we introduce students to all our coldworking equipment, with the outcome of producing works of a professional standard. These classes are very popular so book in early…
Find out more »September 2020
Intensive Kiln Formed Glass
For: No experience required Course Outline Suited to the beginner, this four day course is intended to fast track your knowledge and get you started in the world of kiln formed glass. Covering a wide range of fusing and slumping topics students will become competent very quickly in learning how to design, prepare and construct projects. Students can expect to produce approximately 5 -8 finished pieces; projects can include platters, bowls, wall panels, sculptural pieces or window hangers. This class…
Find out more »Ongoing kiln formed glass 4 weeks
In these classes students are presented with the opportunity to continue to develop their own style of work under the guidance of a teacher and alongside peers of a similar level. Students are welcome to explore and develop any techniques they like in the area of kiln formed glass. In the ongoing classes we introduce students to all our coldworking equipment, with the outcome of producing works of a professional standard. These classes are very popular so book in early…
Find out more »Beginners Kiln Formed glass 4 weeks
This introductory course is suited to the absolute beginner and is also open to students with some glass experience who wish to continue to extend their skills. Students will be instructed on how to prepare, design and construct fused and slumped glass projects. Topics include: cutting glass, glass selection, preparing glass for firing, fusing and slumping. Some glass provided. Additional materials will cost from $80, depending on projects. Students can expect to produce approximately 3-5 finished pieces; projects can include…
Find out more »October 2020
Bead Making Beginners 2 weeks
Venture into the world of hot glass! Create one-off glass beads, miniature artworks that others will marvel at. Teaching the basics of glass beadmaking, the tutor thoroughly explains all aspects of the process, no experience is necessary. Students need good eyesight and the steady use of both hands. Scheduled class times are highly structured with a balance between demonstrations and students practicing techniques. Upon completion students have the knowledge to continue to practice their bead making skills in their own…
Find out more »Lost wax casting
This is your opportunity to learn a casting technique that will allow you to create fully three-dimensional glass forms. It is an extremely versatile process, enabling you to make almost limitless solid glass forms. The method involves making a refractory mould around a wax model. The wax is then removed - or 'lost' - to create a cavity, which is then filled with molten glass. In this intensive three-day course you'll be stepped through each part of the casting process.…
Find out more »November 2020
Screen Printing Intensive
This class is designed for those who want to gain a full understand of the possibilities of image making utilising screen printing techniques with glass. Students will be guided through each process, allowing them to fully grasp the possibilities of each different application presented in the workshop. The emphasis of the workshop is for students to develop a personal language in glass, utilising images created by the students rather than images commercially available. While no experience in glass painting or…
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