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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Taster Session 10/06/2023
DESCRIPTION:Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification. \nJoin us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy! \nDiscover new skills as you explore different ways of using coloured glass and embellishments to achieve your designs. Learn the basic skills required from cutting glass\, to combining different glasses and elements to produce your own unique pieces. You will also learn about the kilns used for fusing glass and a basis in firing programmes that will help you to achieve the results you want in your pieces. \nWarning – glass fusing can be highly addictive\, just ask your tutor Nikki\, the owner of Glassification! \nThis is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone\, no previous experience is necessary. \nWhat do I need? \nNothing\, just bring yourself and make sure you wear a pair of sturdy closed-toed shoes. The workshop can get a bit chilly in the winter so also dress in layers! \nAll of your glass\, materials\, tools and a cuppa will be provided. \nSessions are 10.30 till 12.30\, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am. \nAccessibility: \nWe will try to make our courses accessible to all\, however if you have any disabilities or physical limitations of any kind we ask that you discuss it with us before booking. This course is on the ground floor of our premises but our toilet facilities are only accessed via stairs. \nLooking for a gift? \nWhy not buy a course as a unique gift? If you’re unsure of a suitable date you can buy a voucher and let them choose their own! Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and need to be used to book a specific date within that time. A booking is not confirmed until the voucher has been validated against a specific date.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/fused-glass-taster-session-10-06-2023-2/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Taster Session 03/06/2023
DESCRIPTION:Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification. \nJoin us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy! \nDiscover new skills as you explore different ways of using coloured glass and embellishments to achieve your designs. Learn the basic skills required from cutting glass\, to combining different glasses and elements to produce your own unique pieces. You will also learn about the kilns used for fusing glass and a basis in firing programmes that will help you to achieve the results you want in your pieces. \nWarning – glass fusing can be highly addictive\, just ask your tutor Nikki\, the owner of Glassification! \nThis is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone\, no previous experience is necessary. \nWhat do I need? \nNothing\, just bring yourself and make sure you wear a pair of sturdy closed-toed shoes. The workshop can get a bit chilly in the winter so also dress in layers! \nAll of your glass\, materials\, tools and a cuppa will be provided. \nSessions are 10.30 till 12.30\, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am. \nAccessibility: \nWe will try to make our courses accessible to all\, however if you have any disabilities or physical limitations of any kind we ask that you discuss it with us before booking. This course is on the ground floor of our premises but our toilet facilities are only accessed via stairs. \nLooking for a gift? \nWhy not buy a course as a unique gift? If you’re unsure of a suitable date you can buy a voucher and let them choose their own! Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and need to be used to book a specific date within that time. A booking is not confirmed until the voucher has been validated against a specific date.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/fused-glass-taster-session-03-06-2023/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Taster Session 01/06/2023
DESCRIPTION:Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification. \nJoin us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy! \nDiscover new skills as you explore different ways of using coloured glass and embellishments to achieve your designs. Learn the basic skills required from cutting glass\, to combining different glasses and elements to produce your own unique pieces. You will also learn about the kilns used for fusing glass and a basis in firing programmes that will help you to achieve the results you want in your pieces. \nWarning – glass fusing can be highly addictive\, just ask your tutor Nikki\, the owner of Glassification! \nThis is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone\, no previous experience is necessary. \nWhat do I need? \nNothing\, just bring yourself and make sure you wear a pair of sturdy closed-toed shoes. The workshop can get a bit chilly in the winter so also dress in layers! \nAll of your glass\, materials\, tools and a cuppa will be provided. \nSessions are 10.30 till 12.30\, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am. \nAccessibility: \nWe will try to make our courses accessible to all\, however if you have any disabilities or physical limitations of any kind we ask that you discuss it with us before booking. This course is on the ground floor of our premises but our toilet facilities are only accessed via stairs. \nLooking for a gift? \nWhy not buy a course as a unique gift? If you’re unsure of a suitable date you can buy a voucher and let them choose their own! Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and need to be used to book a specific date within that time. A booking is not confirmed until the voucher has been validated against a specific date.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/fused-glass-taster-session-01-06-2023-2/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Taster Session 31/05/2023
DESCRIPTION:Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification. \nJoin us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy! \nDiscover new skills as you explore different ways of using coloured glass and embellishments to achieve your designs. Learn the basic skills required from cutting glass\, to combining different glasses and elements to produce your own unique pieces. You will also learn about the kilns used for fusing glass and a basis in firing programmes that will help you to achieve the results you want in your pieces. \nWarning – glass fusing can be highly addictive\, just ask your tutor Nikki\, the owner of Glassification! \nThis is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone\, no previous experience is necessary. \nWhat do I need? \nNothing\, just bring yourself and make sure you wear a pair of sturdy closed-toed shoes. The workshop can get a bit chilly in the winter so also dress in layers! \nAll of your glass\, materials\, tools and a cuppa will be provided. \nSessions are 10.30 till 12.30\, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am. \nAccessibility: \nWe will try to make our courses accessible to all\, however if you have any disabilities or physical limitations of any kind we ask that you discuss it with us before booking. This course is on the ground floor of our premises but our toilet facilities are only accessed via stairs. \nLooking for a gift? \nWhy not buy a course as a unique gift? If you’re unsure of a suitable date you can buy a voucher and let them choose their own! Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and need to be used to book a specific date within that time. A booking is not confirmed until the voucher has been validated against a specific date.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/fused-glass-taster-session-31-05-2023/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Taster Session 13/05/2023
DESCRIPTION:Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification. \nJoin us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy! \nDiscover new skills as you explore different ways of using coloured glass and embellishments to achieve your designs. Learn the basic skills required from cutting glass\, to combining different glasses and elements to produce your own unique pieces. You will also learn about the kilns used for fusing glass and a basis in firing programmes that will help you to achieve the results you want in your pieces. \nWarning – glass fusing can be highly addictive\, just ask your tutor Nikki\, the owner of Glassification! \nThis is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone\, no previous experience is necessary. \nWhat do I need? \nNothing\, just bring yourself and make sure you wear a pair of sturdy closed-toed shoes. The workshop can get a bit chilly in the winter so also dress in layers! \nAll of your glass\, materials\, tools and a cuppa will be provided. \nSessions are 10.30 till 12.30\, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am. \nAccessibility: \nWe will try to make our courses accessible to all\, however if you have any disabilities or physical limitations of any kind we ask that you discuss it with us before booking. This course is on the ground floor of our premises but our toilet facilities are only accessed via stairs. \nLooking for a gift? \nWhy not buy a course as a unique gift? If you’re unsure of a suitable date you can buy a voucher and let them choose their own! Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and need to be used to book a specific date within that time. A booking is not confirmed until the voucher has been validated against a specific date.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/fused-glass-taster-session-13-05-2023/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Poppies Masterclass 13/09/2022
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n				\n	\n\nFollowing the success of our recent Craig Mitchell Smith Poppy Masterclass\, I am pleased to announce that we have secured the amazing Tina Easton for a further two courses this year. \nThe 3 day course takes you through the step by step process to make and assemble your own stunning fused glass poppies. Feedback from our course in June was excellent and everyone who has seen them\, says the pictures don’t do them justice. Come and learn to make your own\, you won’t be disappointed. \nTina has learnt the techniques for this Masterclass directly from Craig\, who is pleased to grant her permission to teach the class on his behalf and with use of all his course materials. \nThe Poppies Masterclass is an intensive 3-day course that teaches you all of Craig Mitchell Smith’s techniques for making fused glass poppies – including handouts of Craig’s cutting diagrams\, fusing schedules\, adjustable slumping techniques and mounting for both wall based design and garden sculptures. Each student will have the opportunity to make 1 large red/orange coloured Poppy. Previous students have had great success in selling their sculptures\, proving very popular with customers. You will also be invited to join the Poppies at Glassification private Facebook group\, where you will be able to ask questions\, post pics of your poppy creations and get ongoing support and advice from Tina and the other group members. \nSome previous experience of fusing and cutting skills are required. \nStudents are invited to bring their own basic tools to the workshop – all materials required are provided. \nStart time on day one – 10am \nSee https://www.craig-mitchell.com for more information on Craig Mitchell Smith \nA little background about your tutor\, Tina Easton. \nTina grew up in Sweden where there is a long tradition of glassmaking. She herself started working with glass 14 years ago. Much of her own work takes inspiration from her childhood growing up on the West Coast of Sweden\, the World Heritage Site of Tanum\, as well as the beautiful countryside around her current home in Hampshire. \nThe first picture in the gallery above\, are Tina’s own poppies\, made following Graig’s class. \nWant to spread the cost of your masterclass? Choose a Pay in instalments ticket at the checkout. Pay your deposit of £125 and we will invoice you for four monthly payments of £100. \nPlease see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/poppies-masterclass-13-09-2022/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Painterly Effects with Inclusions - Wendy Newhofer June 11th 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n				\n	\n\nWe 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. \nIn 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. \nYou will discover how different materials react with the glass and with each other to make a range of unique shades of colour. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nmaking samples and keeping detailed workbook notes to use as reference material\nlooking at the differences between float glass and other available clear glass when using inclusions\nusing fibre paper to add texture and slumping glass without losing this texture\nusing kiln wash effectively to create a smooth finish on glass\nkiln schedules for fusing and slumping float glass\nexploring ways of creating designs to use in your work\n\n  \nNo particular experience with glass is required\, but working with metal leaf requires some patience! \nStudents will be emailed a list of tools to bring with them ahead of the class- all materials will be provided. \nStart time on day one is 10am\, you are welcome to arrive from 9.30 am for tea and coffee. \nRefreshments and a light lunch each day may be included\, dependant on Covid related government advice at the time. \nPayment is either in full\, or with a deposit and regular monthly payments via a Direct Debit Mandate which you will be invited to set up. A discount is offered for payment in full at time of booking. \nFull Price ticket – £650.00 \nor \nDeposit – £375.00 followed by 3 x £100 paid monthly via a Direct Debit mandate \n  \nPlease see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/painterly-effects-with-inclusions-wendy-newhofer-june-11th-2021/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Poppies Masterclass March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Glassification are pleased to bring you a UK first! Join us to learn how to create Craig Mitchell Smith’s beautiful warm glass Poppies taught under licence by our very own Tina Easton. \nTina has learnt the techniques for this Masterclass directly from Craig\, who is pleased to grant her permission to teach the class on his behalf and with use of all his course materials. \nThe Poppies Masterclass is an intensive 3-day course that teaches you all of Craig Mitchell Smith’s techniques for making fused glass poppies – including handouts of Craig’s cutting diagrams\, fusing schedules\, adjustable slumping techniques and mounting for both wall based design and garden sculptures. Previous students have had great success in selling their sculptures\, proving very popular with customers. \nSome previous experience of fusing and cutting skills are required. \nStudents are invited to bring their own basic tools to the workshop – all materials required are provided. \nStart time on day one – 10am \nRefreshments and a light lunch each day may be  included\, dependant on the current Covid related government advice at the time. \nPayment is either in full or with a deposit and regular monthly payments via a Direct Debit Mandate which you will be invited to set up. A discount is offered for payment in full at the time of booking. \n  \nSee https://www.craig-mitchell.com for more information on Craig Mitchell Smith \nA little background about your tutor\, Tina Easton. \nTina grew up in Sweden where there is a long tradition of glassmaking. She herself started working with glass 14 years ago. Much of her own work takes inspiration from her childhood growing up on the West Coast of Sweden\, the World Heritage Site of Tanum\, as well as the beautiful countryside around her current home in Hampshire. \nThe first picture in the gallery above\, are Tina’s own poppies\, made following Graig’s class. \n  \nPlease see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/poppies-masterclass-2/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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SUMMARY:Make it Big - Splashbacks and Large Panels - a Business in a Box March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Prev\n			1of15\n			Next\n		\n	\n\nDesigned 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. \nYou 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 \nLiz will share everything she has learned (the hard way!) so you don’t have to! \nWith 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. \nDuring 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! \nNot 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. \nIf you are serious about  your glass as a business\, then this is the course for you. \nPlaces are limited to 4 students only\, to give each student a maximum 1 to 1 tuition\, so early booking is essential.. \nFor a more detailed breakdown on the course\, please  email Liz on liz@glassification.co.uk.\nAll 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.
URL:https://glassmakingcourses.co.uk/course/make-it-big-splashbacks-and-large-panels-a-business-in-a-box-march-2021/
LOCATION:Glassification\, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate\, Ilminster\, Somerset\, TA19 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fused Glass
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