2012 Workshops

 

Courses are held in the informal surroundings of my workshop on a farm in the beautiful Surrey Hills. This creative setting encourages students to get the most out of their attraction to glass and working in small groups means you have plenty of one-to-one assistance. Excellent quality glass materials are provided and are tailored to your individual projects.

I enjoy teaching people of all ages and abilities and have been a glass instructor since 2004. I have a BA (Hons) in 3D Design in Glass from UCA Farnham (2005) and in 2010 I obtained a PTLLS certificate to tutor adult education students.

Please email me if you are interested in a session or have questions. I am happy to plan private sessions for special occasions (birthdays, social or business groups etc). I also work in schools and can plan appropriate sessions for children.

Introduction to Glass Fusing
£65 (max 6 students), 9.30-1.30 Saturdays
Dates: 10 March, 7 April, 2 June, 7 July, 6 October, and 1 December
We'll go over all the essential information you'll need to begin cutting and fusing glass. You can choose to make a tile, pendants or maybe something lovely to hang in your window from a range of flat glass, frits, stringers and dichroic colours. Includes all materials and tea, coffee and biscuits are provided to keep up your creative energy! Pieces are collected after firing.

Intermediate Glass Fusing
£140 (max 6 students), two Saturday sessions 9.30-1.30
Dates: 5 and 12th May
For students with some experience who want to expand their methods or work on a special project. Two firings are included so you can fuse then slump a medium size piece (such as a dish) and produce a range of small samples. More fusing and firing techniques will be explained including using enamels. Books and my own samples are on hand to give you ideas and inspiration. All materials are provided and you'll be given a handout covering terms, firing information and suppliers. Tea, coffee and biscuits served during a short break.

Glass Casting
£170 (max 3-4 students), two Friday sessions 10-4
Dates: 20 and 27 April; 2 and 9 November
Day one covers general mould making techniques by producing an 'open cast' glass paperweight; day two explores creating a 3-D sculpture through the 'lost wax' method. People with some modelling experience will enjoy this course and those new to glass will be surprised by what they can make!

All materials and two firings are included. Tea and coffee is provided but bring a packed lunch for the break. Wear suitable clothing, as we'll get messy with wax, clay and plaster. You'll be given a handout covering terms, mixtures and firing schedules and suppliers.

 

Please ring 07714 587 536 for more info or email me with any queries.