Glass Making Courses

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 10/12/2022
2022-12-10 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Glassification, Unit 3 Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PS, United Kingdom
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 04/12/2022
2022-12-04 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 25/11/2022
2022-11-25 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 20/11/2022
2022-11-20 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 29/10/2022
2022-10-29 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Beginners and Improvers Course (Evenings) 6 weeks from 26/10/22
2022-10-26 18:00 - 2022-11-30 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 Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm.
Dates for this course are –

Wed 26th October 6-8pm
Wed 2nd November 6-8pm
Wed 9th November 6-8pm
Wed 16th November 6-8pm
Wed 23rd November 6-8pm
Wed 30th November 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 in the run up to Christmas.
Want to spread the cost of your course? Choose a Pay in instalments ticket at the checkout. Pay your deposit of £150 and we will invoice you for three monthly payments of £100.
Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 26/10/2022
2022-10-26 10:30 - 12:30

Christmas Fused Glass Taster Session 24/10/2022
2022-10-24 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 08/10/2022
2022-10-08 10:30 - 12:30
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 Taster Session 01/10/2022
2022-10-01 10:30 - 12:30

Poppies Masterclass 13/09/2022
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-15
Following 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.
The 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.
Tina 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.
The 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.
Some previous experience of fusing and cutting skills are required.
Students are invited to bring their own basic tools to the workshop – all materials required are provided.
Start time on day one – 10am
See https://www.craig-mitchell.com for more information on Craig Mitchell Smith
A little background about your tutor, Tina Easton.
Tina 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.
The first picture in the gallery above, are Tina’s own poppies, made following Graig’s class.
Want 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.
Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.

Poppies Masterclass 07/09/2022
2022-09-07 - 2022-09-09

Fused Glass Taster Session 03/09/2022
2022-09-03 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 27/08/2022
2022-08-27 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 17/08/2022
2022-08-17 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 14/08/2022
2022-08-14 11:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 06/08/2022
2022-08-06 10:30 - 12:30

4 Day Summer Boot Camp 01/08/2022
2022-08-01 - 2022-08-04
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Especially designed for, but not limited to, 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 participants will have a greater understanding of heat work, how glass behaves in a kiln, and more confidence in experimenting to create their own unique works of art.
Experience level – some experience of fused glass required
Want to spread the cost of your masterclass? Choose a Pay in instalments ticket at the checkout. Pay the first instalment of £125 and we will invoice you for 5 monthly payments of £100.
Start time 10am.

Make it Big – Business in a Box – Splashbacks and Large panels 20/06/2022
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-24
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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, former 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. You can see some of Liz’s work on the 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..
Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.

Poppies Masterclass 13/06/2022
2022-06-13 - 2022-06-15
Glassification are pleased to bring you Craig Mitchell Smith’s beautiful warm glass Poppies taught under licence by our very own Tina Easton.
Tina 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.
The 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.
Some previous experience of fusing and cutting skills are required.
Students are invited to bring their own basic tools to the workshop – all materials required are provided.
Start time on day one – 10am
See https://www.craig-mitchell.com for more information on Craig Mitchell Smith
A little background about your tutor, Tina Easton.
Tina 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.
The first picture in the gallery above, are Tina’s own poppies, made following Graig’s class.
Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.

Fused Glass Taster Session 04/06/2022
2022-06-04 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 07/05/2022
2022-05-07 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 16/04/2022
2022-04-16 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 13/04/2022
2022-04-13 10:30 - 12:30

Fused Glass Taster Session 09/04/2022
2022-04-09 10:30 - 12:30

Make it Big - Business in a Box - Splashbacks and Large panels Oct 21
2021-10-25 - 2021-10-29
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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.

Make it Big - Splashbacks and Large Panels Sept 2021
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-17

4 Day Summer Boot Camp 2021
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-05
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 participants will have a greater understanding of heat work, how glass behaves in a kiln, and more confidence in experimenting to create their own unique works of art.
Experience level – some experience of fused glass required
Start time 10am.
If choosing the “deposit only” option, a Direct Debit Mandate will be sent for the balance in a separate email.No other staged payment option is available. A discount is offered for full payment at time of booking.

Fused Glass Summer Boot Camp 2022Aventurine Green Drop Vesseldense white and french vanilla drop vesselStudents drop vesselsfree slumped winter tree panelsfree slumped drop vesselfree slumped fused glass scrollGlass seascapeGlass seascape bullseye powders and enamelsLake in Winter- fused glass panel- bullseye powders and enamelswinter glass landscapeLayered Glass Panels - Bullseye powders and enamelsabstract glass panel bullseye powders and enamelsAutumn Wood glass panelsilvered glass bowl

Make it Big - Business in a Box - Splashbacks and Large Panels July21
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-16

Painterly Effects with Inclusions - Wendy Newhofer June 11th 2021
2021-06-11 10:00 - 2021-06-13 17:00
We 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.
In 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.
You will discover how different materials react with the glass and with each other to make a range of unique shades of colour.
Topics covered will include:

making samples and keeping detailed workbook notes to use as reference material
looking at the differences between float glass and other available clear glass when using inclusions
using fibre paper to add texture and slumping glass without losing this texture
using kiln wash effectively to create a smooth finish on glass
kiln schedules for fusing and slumping float glass
exploring ways of creating designs to use in your work

No particular experience with glass is required, but working with metal leaf requires some patience!
Students will be emailed a list of tools to bring with them ahead of the class- all materials will be provided.
Start time on day one is 10am, you are welcome to arrive from 9.30 am for tea and coffee.
Refreshments and a light lunch each day may be included, dependant on Covid related government advice at the time.
Payment 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.
Full Price ticket – £650.00
or
Deposit – £375.00 followed by 3 x £100 paid monthly via a Direct Debit mandate

Please see our Terms and Conditions pages for details of our Booking Conditions.
