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  • Experimental Sandcasting and Hot Glass Retreat in Tasmania


    • Tasmania retreat
       March 20, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Tasmania retreat
       March 21, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Artistic Fusion: Experimental Sandcasting and Hot Glass Retreat with Kirstie Rea, Keith Dougall and Brenda Page   OVERVIEW OF TRIP Embark on an all-inclusive 8-day hot glass retreat set against the stunning backdrop of Tasmania. This comprehensive workshop, led by Kirstie Rea, Keith Dougall, Brenda Page and two teaching assistants, promises an unforgettable experience. From (more…)

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  • Casting small objects and sculptures in silver and bronze with Kathryn Wardill


    • Casting small objects and sculptures in silver and bronze
       April 2, 2024
       9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Casting small objects and sculptures in silver and bronze
       April 3, 2024
       9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Casting small objects and sculptures in silver and bronze
       April 4, 2024
       9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Casting small objects and sculptures in silver and bronze
       April 5, 2024
       9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Casting small objects and sculptures in silver and bronze
       April 6, 2024
       9:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Class Description: Have you ever been intrigued by the art of small object casting and sculpture? If so, this immersive workshop is your introduction to mastering these creative skills. Led by our instructor Kathryn Wardill, this course delves deep into the intricate world of jewellery scale casting, equipping you with the know-how to craft your (more…)

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  • Crash course in fusing and slumping


    • crash course in fusing and slumping
       April 15, 2024
       10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • crash course in fusing and slumping
       April 16, 2024
       10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • crash course in fusing and slumping
       April 17, 2024
       10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • crash course in fusing and slumping
       April 18, 2024
       10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • crash course in fusing and slumping
       April 19, 2024
       10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Suited to the beginner, this five-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 (more…)

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  • Introduction to casting 3 day workshop


    • 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…)

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  • Beyond glass foundations 16 weeks


    • 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…)

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  • Images and Casting – the image within


    • 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…)

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  • Intro to screen printing on glass


    • 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…)

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  • Intensive Level 2: Expanding Horizons in Kiln-Formed Glass


    • 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…)

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  • Text and glass


    • 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…)

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  • Mould Making for Slumping


    • 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…)

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  • Intermediate bead making with Kathryn Wardill


    • 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…)

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  • Pattern Bar intensive workshop


    • 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 (more…)

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  • Threads of Tradition: A Cultural and Artistic Exploration of Laos – 8 days, 7 nights


    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 14, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 15, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 16, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 17, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 18, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 19, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 20, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Deposit for Treads of tradition tour
       October 21, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

      Embark on an extraordinary 8-day, 7-night cultural and art tour of Laos, a journey that unveils the depths of this enchanting country’s heritage and artistic traditions. Laos, nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, unfolds its serene landscapes, diverse ethnic tapestry, and a culture deeply rooted in tradition. Influenced by (more…)

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  • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights


    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       October 29, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       October 30, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       October 31, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 1, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 2, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 3, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 4, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 5, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 6, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 7, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 8, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Crafted Trails: A Cultural and Artistic Expedition across Laos 12 days, 11 nights
       November 9, 2024
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Your 12-day, 11-night cultural and art tour of Laos is a captivating journey that promises to reveal the depth of the country’s heritage and artistic traditions. Laos, nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, invites you to explore its serene landscapes, diverse ethnic tapestry, and a culture deeply rooted in tradition. (more…)

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  • Casting with Silvia Levenson in Italy May 2025


    • Glass casting workshop with SIlvia Levenson
       May 26, 2025
       10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Glass casting workshop with SIlvia Levenson
       May 27, 2025
       10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Glass casting workshop with SIlvia Levenson
       May 28, 2025
       10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Glass casting workshop with SIlvia Levenson
       May 29, 2025
       10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Glass casting workshop with SIlvia Levenson
       May 30, 2025
       10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Glass casting workshop with SIlvia Levenson
       May 31, 2025
       10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    We loved our 2023 trip so much we are doing it all again in May 2025.  Join Blue Dog Glass and Silvia Levenson in her studio in the town of Lesa, North Italy for this 6-day workshop. Students are invited to work in Silvia’s private studio learning lost wax and open face casting, incorporating images (more…)

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