List of Events
Fused Glass Day Class Course for Beginners and Improvers
These classes are designed for people who are completely new to kiln formed glass, as well as those with some experience. Each class you will add to your knowledge and skills set, so this class is completely flexible, allowing you to make individual pieces each week. Because of this flexibility, materials are not included in the cost of the course, and are charged at the time of use. However if you are on a budget, don't worry as many of…
Iris – with Craig Mitchel Smith 18th – 20th Sept 2019
Following Craig Mitchel Smith's amazing visit last year, when he taught us how to make Poppies, we are so pleased that he will be returning this year to teach former students his beautiful Iris technique. Please note that this class is RESTRICTED to students who have already completed Craig's Poppy class, as you will be building on techniques learned there. If you would like to book into both the Poppy and the Iris Class this year, we are able to…
Craig Mitchell Smith 3 Day Masterclass – Poppies – 23rd – 25th Sept 2019
Craig is an international warm glass artist specialising in all things botanical, and he is returning to us this Autumn to bring a bit of the summer back..teaching us how to make amazing poppies, similar to those he made for Disney's Epcot Centre! (for more information about Craig's work, please feel free to visit his website here ) In this intensive 3 day class, Craig will share all of his secrets on making fused glass poppies, including cutting diagrams, fusing schedules, adjustable…
Iris – with Craig Mitchel Smith 27th – 29th Sept 2019
Following Craig Mitchel Smith's amazing visit last year, when he taught us how to make Poppies, we are so pleased that he will be returning this year to teach former students his beautiful Iris technique. Please note that this class is RESTRICTED to students who have already completed Craig's Poppy class, as you will be building on techniques learned there. If you would like to book into both the Poppy and the Iris Class this year, we are able to…
Exploring a Sense of Place – Masterclass in Landscapes with Claire Hall 8th Oct 2019
4 day Masterclass with Claire Hall. This newly developed course by glass artist Claire Hall has been one of the most successful ever held here at Glassification. Feedback from course members has included comments such as "truly inspiring, I now understand how to create stunning landscapes!" .. "I feel like I can really call myself an artist now".. "Thank you for facilitating a great course, I had an amazing time" and much much more.... As we grow as glass makers,…
Fused Glass Splashbacks & Large Panels – Masterclass – 21st – 25th Oct 2019
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…
Make it Big -Splashbacks & Large Panels Masterclass – 23rd – 27th March 2020
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…
Diptych Tree Landscapes in Glass with Alice Benvie-Gerbart 2nd June 2020
A 4 day class with International Kiln fired glass artist Alice Benvie-Gebhart will teach her layered techniques utilizing sheet glass, frit, and stringers to create two wooded landscape diptych panels. You will gain insight into color theory, composition and design while using technology to manipulate your image for translation into glass. Encourage viewers to "look into" your work by layering glass elements. Quench glass to create your own frit. Add gold and Reusche black kiln fired paint to add texture…
Diptych Tree Landscapes in Glass with Alice Benvie-Gerbart 8th June 2020
A 4 day class with International Kiln fired glass artist Alice Benvie-Gebhart Alice will teach her layered techniques utilizing sheet glass, frit, and stringers to create two wooded landscape diptych panels. You will gain insight into color theory, composition and design while using technology to manipulate your image for translation into glass. Encourage viewers to "look into" your work by layering glass elements. Quench glass to create your own frit. Add gold and Reusche black kiln fired paint to add…
Floating on the Surface: Inspiration – abstraction – texture with Marguerite Beneke July 3rd – 5th 2020
Contemporary fused glass with Marguerite In this 3 day workshop students will learn to create contemporary kiln worked pieces using float glass and enamels. Topics covered include using imagery, surface textures and other art mediums as inspiration for creating abstract work, how to mix and apply enamel, layering enamel using unusual techniques, adding textures on the surface of the glass using different materials like float compatible frits, copper…
Floating on the Surface: Inspiration – abstraction – texture with Marguerite Beneke July 7th – 9th 2020
Contemporary Fused Glass with Marguerite Beneke In this 3 day workshop students will learn to create contemporary kiln worked pieces using float glass and enamels. Topics covered include using imagery, surface textures and other art mediums as inspiration for creating abstract work, how to mix and apply enamel, layering enamel using unusual techniques, adding textures on the surface of the glass using different materials like float compatible frits,…