Upcoming Courses

  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…

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…

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…