May 2021
3 Ways with Landscapes & Seascapes
Our very own Liz Sparkes might be best known for her splash backs, but more recently she has also become known as "The Queen of Skies", with her land and seascapes. Having learned from some of the best teachers in the glass field, such as Paul Messink and Kelly Crosser Alge, she has also undertaken classes in other mediums, such as watercolours, abstraction and printing which have also influenced her work in glass. She has continued to develop her…
Find out more »Making it Big – Splashbacks and Large Panels- a Business in a Box – May 2021
Designed for glass makers who already have some experience, this 5 day course explores everything you need to know to confidently add glass splashbacks and large panels to your practice. You will be taught by Liz Sparkes, owner of Glassification, who went from a student of fused glass, to being able to earn a full time income as a kiln formed glass artist specialising in hand made, bespoke glass splash backs. in just 2 years. Please feel free to check…
Find out more »June 2021
Painterly Effects with Inclusions – Wendy Newhofer June 11th 2021
We are very excited to announce the return of Wendy following her highly praised class in 2020. Wendy's techniques are quite unique. She is an incredibly generous teacher, sharing her experience of working exclusively with inclusions for many years. In this three day workshop students will be introduced to working with standard float glass and learn how to achieve painterly effects using inclusions of metal leaf, foil and wire. You will discover how different materials react with the glass…
Find out more »July 2021
Make it Big – Business in a Box – Splashbacks and Large Panels July21
Designed for glass makers who already have some experience, this 5 day course explores everything you need to know to confidently add glass splashbacks and large panels to your practice. You will be taught by Liz Sparkes, owner of Glassification, who went from a student of fused glass, to being able to earn a full time income as a kiln formed glass artist specialising in hand made, bespoke glass splash backs. in just 2 years. Please feel free to check…
Find out more »August 2021
4 Day Summer Boot Camp 2021
Especially designed for people working in schools who can't usually make a Masterclass, experienced glass artist Liz Sparkes will be offering 4 days of advanced techniques. There will be some flexibility to allow students to direct their learning, however we will be covering the following Using powders and frits to create sea and landscapes Free form slumping (drop outs and slumping without moulds) Cold working techniques - sandblasting and Verre Eglomise Working with enamels By the end of the course…
Find out more »September 2021
Make it Big – Splashbacks and Large Panels Sept 2021
Designed for glass makers who already have some experience, this 5 day course explores everything you need to know to confidently add glass splashbacks and large panels to your practice. You will be taught by Liz Sparkes, owner of Glassification, who went from a student of fused glass, to being able to earn a full time income as a kiln formed glass artist specialising in hand made, bespoke glass splash backs. in just 2 years. Please feel free to check…
Find out more »October 2021
Make it Big – Business in a Box – Splashbacks and Large panels Oct 21
Designed for glass makers who already have some experience, this 5 day course explores everything you need to know to confidently add glass splashbacks and large panels to your practice. You will be taught by Liz Sparkes, owner of Glassification, who went from a student of fused glass, to being able to earn a full time income as a kiln formed glass artist specialising in hand made, bespoke glass splash backs. in just 2 years. Please feel free to…
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