Glass Making Courses

Fused Glass Taster Session 04/08/2023
2023-08-04 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Glassification, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PS, United Kingdom
Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification.
Join us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy!
Discover 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.
Warning – glass fusing can be highly addictive, just ask your tutor Nikki, the owner of Glassification!
This is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone, no previous experience is necessary.
What do I need?
Nothing, 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!
All of your glass, materials, tools and a cuppa will be provided.
Sessions are 10.30 till 12.30, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am.
Accessibility:
We 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.
Looking for a gift?
Why 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.

Fused Glass Beginners and Improvers Course (weekend) 6 weeks from 05/08/2023
2023-08-05 14:00 - 2023-09-09 16:00
Do you want to try your hand at acquiring a new skill?
Have you already tried a fused glass taster and are hungry for more?
Then our 6 week beginners and improvers course could be just what you are looking for. This course is ideal for complete beginners who would like an in depth introduction to glass fusing or for people who have done a taster session and would like to continue learning more about glass fusing techniques.
The course will run over 6 consecutive Saturday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm.
Dates for this course are –

Sat 5th August 2-4pm
Sat 12th August 2-4pm
Sat 19th August 2-4pm
Sat 26th August 2-4pm
Sat 2nd September 2-4pm
Sat 9th September 2-4pm

Over the course of the sessions topics will include, Design principles, Kiln preparation, Kiln programming, Choosing glass, Glass and tool supplies, Introduction to workshop tools, Glass cutting, Full fusing, Tack fusing, Slumping, accessory glass, inclusions and cold working.
Each week will be a mixture of glass fusing, workshop theory and practical applications of what you have been learning.
You will leave the end of the 6 week course with a fused glass bowl, a draped vase, a set of coasters and a number of other small items and test pieces.
These will be of your own design, so a brilliant opportunity to make gifts or items to match your own decor.
Want to spread the cost of your course? Choose a Pay in instalments ticket at the checkout. Pay your deposit of £195 and we will invoice you for three monthly payments of £100.
Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.

Fused Glass Beginners and Improvers Course (Evenings) 6 weeks from 08/08/2023
2023-08-08 18:00 - 2023-09-12 20:00
Do you want to try your hand at acquiring a new skill?
Have you already tried a fused glass taster and are hungry for more?
Then our 6 week beginners and improvers course could be just what you are looking for. This course is ideal for complete beginners who would like an in depth introduction to glass fusing or for people who have done a taster session and would like to continue learning more about glass fusing techniques.
The course will run over 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm.
Dates for this course are –

Tues 8th August 6-8pm
Tues 15th August 6-8pm
Tues 22nd August 6-8pm
Tues 29th August 6-8pm
Tues 5th September 6-8pm
Tues 12th September 6-8pm

Over the course of the sessions topics will include, Design principles, Kiln preparation, Kiln programming, Choosing glass, Glass and tool supplies, Introduction to workshop tools, Glass cutting, Full fusing, Tack fusing, Slumping, accessory glass, inclusions and cold working.
Each week will be a mixture of glass fusing, workshop theory and practical applications of what you have been learning.
You will leave the end of the 6 week course with a fused glass bowl, a draped vase, a set of coasters and a number of other small items and test pieces.
These will be of your own design, so a brilliant opportunity to make gifts or items to match your own decor.
Want to spread the cost of your course? Choose a Pay in instalments ticket at the checkout. Pay your deposit of £195 and we will invoice you for three monthly payments of £100.
Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.

Fused Glass Taster Session 12/08/2023
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 19/08/2023
2023-08-19 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 26/08/2023
2023-08-26 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 02/09/2023
2023-09-02 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 09/09/2023
2023-09-09 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 07/10/2023
2023-10-07 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 25/10/2023
2023-10-25 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 28/10/2023
2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 04/11/2023
2023-11-04 10:30 - 12:30
Would you like to make something different for Christmas? Discover glass fusing through a Christmas taster session at Glassification.
Join us for a 2 hour session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy!
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.
Each student will be able to create 1 glass Christmas wreath and 1 glass snowflake. These make wonderful gifts or decorations for your tree.
Warning – glass fusing can be highly addictive, just ask your tutor Nikki, the owner of Glassification!
This is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone, no previous experience is necessary.
What do I need?
Nothing, 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!
All of your glass, materials, tools and a cuppa will be provided.
Sessions are 10.30 till 12.30, but you are welcome to arrive from 10am.
Accessibility:
We 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.
Looking for a gift?
Why 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.

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 11/11/2023
2023-11-11 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 18/11/2023
2023-11-18 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 25/11/2023
2023-11-25 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 02/12/2023
2023-12-02 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 09/12/2023
2023-12-09 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 20/01/2024
2024-01-20 10:30 - 12:30

Full Day Fused Glass Session 20/01/2024
2024-01-20 10:30 - 15:30
Fancy trying something new? Discover glass fusing through a taster session at Glassification.
Join us for a full day session to play and experiment with fusing glass to create beautiful items to take home and enjoy!
Discover 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.
Warning – glass fusing can be highly addictive, just ask your tutor Nikki, the owner of Glassification!
This is a BEGINNERS course – Suitable for anyone and everyone, no previous experience is necessary.
What do I need?
Nothing, 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!
All of your glass, materials, tools and a cuppa will be provided.
Sessions are 10.30 till 12.30, an hour break for lunch and then 1.30 till 3.30.
Accessibility:
We 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.
Looking for a gift?
Why 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.

Fused Glass Taster Session 17/02/2024
2024-02-17 10:30 - 12:30

Full Day Fused Glass Session 17/02/2024
2024-02-17 10:30 - 15:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 21/02/2024
2024-02-21 10:30 - 12:30

Full Day Fused Glass Session 21/02/2024
2024-02-21 10:30 - 15:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 16/03/2024
2024-03-16 10:30 - 12:30

Full Day Fused Glass Session 16/03/2024
2024-03-16 10:30 - 15:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 30/03/2024
2024-03-30 10:30 - 12:30

Full Day Fused Glass Session 30/03/2024
2024-03-30 10:30 - 15:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 03/04/2024
2024-04-03 10:30 - 12:30

Full Day Fused Glass Session 03/04/2024
2024-04-03 10:30 - 15:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 06/04/2024
2024-04-06 10:30 - 12:30
