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November 2020
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 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 »Scraptacular- Pot melts
Do you have a whole lot of scrap glass that you don't know what to do with? This workshop will cover how to create uniques pieces of glass using scrap. Class will cover how to prepare pots, load glass, calculate volume and firing schedules. Students will make up to three pot melts. Students will need to bring along scrap Bullseye Glass (available at Blue Dog Glass) Pots are provided. Suitable for beginners
Find out more »Christmas decorations
Bring a personal creative touch to Christmas this year. Decorate your tree with beautiful ornaments that you have made yourself! Treat your friends and family to these hand made unique gifts which will be cherished for years. In this 2 hour class you will make 3 glass ornaments from a selection of designs.
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Cold Working with Kirstie Rea 3 days
$650
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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 will take the class through the proper use of each coldworking machine at Blue Dog Glass. Students will also be set projects that will allow…
Find out more »December 2020
Christmas Decorations
Bring a personal creative touch to Christmas this year. Decorate your tree with beautiful ornaments that you have made yourself!
Find out more »Cold Working with Kirstie Rea
$650
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 will take the class through the proper use of each coldworking machine at Blue Dog Glass. Students will also be set projects that will allow…
Find out more »Scraptacular- wire melts
A great way to use up scrap glass is with a wire melt. Glass is suspended in the kiln on wire and allowed to drip onto the kiln shelf, creating amazing swirling patterns. Join us in this workshop to learn how to create beautiful sheets of glass using up all that scrap glass you have in the studio. Students need to bring scrap glass.
Find out more »Soy Candle Making
Learn how to make fragrant soy candles that will make the perfect gift this festive session. We all love candles and they can be easily made at home with very little equipment. Our workshop will cover all the basics to get your started: -correct waxes to use – wick sizing -sections of fragrance and blending. Correct ratios for wax volumes. Synthetic v essential -heating and handling wax safely and optimum temperatures. Students can expect to confidently walk away with enough…
Find out more »Mould Making for Slumping
Learn how to make simple and effective slump moulds for fused glass. Create shapes that are unique and reusable in fired clay, fibre and Ceramaguard. We will guide you through modeling and firing clay to produce moulds that give your work a new dimension and allow you to produce glass that is truly unique. These moulds can be used repetitively and can be used for slumping, cabochon shapes and simple open face casting. Students will make 3 moulds to take…
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