ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING ALL GLASSALISA WORKSHOPS:
Suitable for ALL levels of ability
What is Glass Fusing?
It is the method of stacking or layering heat compatible pieces of glass to create a pattern or design and then melting it in a kiln oven. Pieces can also be shaped by slumping in, or draping over a mould in a separate kiln firing.
You will be introduced to:
What’s included in the Price:
Safety equipment and advice will be given throughout.
Workshop Location:
Laddingford, Maidstone, Kent. (ME18)
Payment:
These fun, 2-hr or 3-hr workshops are suitable for all levels of ability. You don't need to be arty. They are priced separately to include the cost of extra materials, mechanisms and display equipment. SCROLL DOWN to view the 'project' choices.
Design a background and a foreground to display in a beautiful wooden stand. Stand included in the price.
· Create a bespoke frame that will be affixed to a mirror tile, 20cm x 20cm. Mirror tile included in the price.
Make up to 5 customised cards for any occasion. Cards, envelops and cello bags included in the price.
Make a quirky desktop or small wall clock using a variety of glass formats, colours and transparencies. Mechanism included in the price.
Create a scene or image on a circular piece of glass using a variety of glass formats, colours and transparencies. Stand included in the price.
Make 3 to 5 individual 2D flowers by learning to cut out stems and petals of different colours and transparencies.
Create a beautiful, unique flower(s) by learning to cut out glass petals of different colours and transparencies. These can be decorative and functional. (Example shows flowers 15cm in diameter.)
Create a beautiful, unique stained glass effect lantern using a variety of glass formats, colours and transparencies. Lantern included in the price.
Create a unique image using a variety of glass formats, colours and transparencies to either hang in a window or shaped to be freestanding. Many different animal designs available.
These fun, 3hr workshops allow YOU to choose the SHAPE and THEME of your glass piece and are suitable for all levels of ability. Great for gifts too! You don't need to be arty. The options are as endless as your imagination. SCROLL DOWN to see photos for inspiration and possibilities. Also, take a look at the Student Gallery Page for more ideas!
Watch this for a behind-the-scenes look at a typical workshop.
A Rainbow Tree Wave:
An example of what can be created in a Fused Glass Workshop
How to make Cute Cat Coasters.
An example of what can be created in a Fused Glass Workshop