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Making it Big – Splashbacks and Large Panels- a Business in a Box – May 2021

May 24, 2021 - May 28, 2021

£500 – £1250

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 out her website glassification.co.uk

Liz will share everything she has learned (the hard way!) so you don’t have to!

With over 30 years experience as a kitchen designer, the course will not only cover glass making issues such as firing schedules,  kiln preparation, choice of glass, how to install etc, but also give you an understanding of the kitchen market and design issues your customers will be facing.

During the week you will design ranges, produce samples and create a list of local kitchen specialists to contact, so that you could start building your business the next day!

Not to be confused with usual glass making classes, this course is a true “Business in a Box” as alongside the technical glass making issues it will also offers sales and marketing advice, as well as on going support as you start to expand your business.

If you are serious about  your glass as a business, then this is the course for you.

Places are limited to 4 students only, to give each student a maximum 1 to 1 tuition, so early booking is essential..

For a more detailed breakdown on the course, please  email Liz on liz@glassification.co.uk.
All courses can be paid for in instalments. To take advantage of this facility, simply choose the “deposit only” option at check out and details of the payment plan will be sent separately (deposit £500, followed by  4 instalments of £225 ). A discount is offered to students paying in full at the time of booking.

Details

Start:
May 24, 2021
End:
May 28, 2021
Cost:
£500 – £1250

Venue

Glassification
Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate
Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PS United Kingdom
Phone
0208 720 6824

Organiser

Glassification