Why Study This Course?
Looking to broaden your kilnforming glass skills and develop a unique artistic style? This masterclass is designed for you. Through a workshop approach and expert guidance, you’ll explore your own ideas and techniques. Research into art and design will inspire you and deepen your understanding of your work within a contemporary and historical context. This course will help you refine your skills and find your artistic voice in glass.
This course enhances your kilnforming glass techniques. You will develop a personal style through hands-on practice. You will pursue your own ideas with tutor guidance. You will research contemporary and historical art for inspiration. You will expand your skills and understand the broader context of kilnformed glass.
This course covers:
Structured workshop to explore new ways of thinking and working with tutor guidance
Exploring how new techniques and ideas could become integrated into your individual practice
Demonstrations of a range of techniques including core casting, slumping, fusing, pate de verre
Cold working methods such as engraving, sandblasting, cutting, grinding and polishing
Assembly techniques such as UV bonding
This course enhances your kilnforming glass techniques. You will develop a personal style through hands-on practice. You will pursue your own ideas with tutor guidance. You will research contemporary and historical art for inspiration. You will expand your skills and understand the broader context of kilnformed glass.
Some previous experience in kilnformed glass is essential.
This course is non-certificated, so there are no formal assessments. You will present your work and research for evaluation and critical discussion with tutors and peers.
Please note there is an additional cost of approx. £50 - £100 for materials on this course.
No food or drink is allowed in the studio; a hub area nearby is available for snacks and drinks.
Please allow 15 minutes at the end of the class to tidy up after yourself and leave the room ready for the next class.