Glass enamelling courses

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Learn techniques and processes for creating enamelled jewellery and other small objects, using one of the world’s oldest crafts of fusing powdered glass. Suitable for everyone, with our trained professionals.

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Enamelling techniques - 6 week course at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Enamelling techniques - 6 week course at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

London - Next course on 13th January 2020

Learn a range of techniques and processes for creating enamelled jewellery and other small objects. Students will learn a range of enamelling techniques, how to prepare metal for enamelling, several different surface texturing techniques such as hammer texture, use of rolling mills and the use of pendant drill to texture and drill. All levels welcome - suitable for complete beginners. Who is this course for People who are interested in learning the basic techniques and surface decorations used in the beautiful art of enamelling. This course is suitable for absolute...

Introduction to glass fusing

Introduction to glass fusing

East Sussex - Next course on 18th January 2020

Would you like to take your first steps to becoming a glass artist? Would you like to learn to do something that you are going to love? YES - congratulations you have found the right place Your two-day workshop will fully equip you to design, create, fire and slump your beautiful own work. At the end of the two days you will know all and basics – including using your kiln – and be able to work independently. Sign up and book on my website for a 20% discount code...

Enamel workshop suitable for all abilities

Enamel workshop suitable for all abilities

Enamelling is the application of powdered glass to metal and fired in a kiln to produce vitreous enamel. Different techniques are available to try, sifting, stencils work, embedding decorative media, wet packing and sgraffito. I will demonstrate and guide you through the processes involved. You will have a choice of different copper shapes and be able to produce a small picture or a piece of jewellery, which you will be able to take home on the day. This is suitable for beginners It is also possible to do more advanced...

Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Full Day Workshop

Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Full Day Workshop

Devon - Next course on 8th February 2020

Learn to use glass enamels! Steve is one of only a few professional glass artists choosing to work with enamel powders to colour the glass (as opposed to using pre-coloured glass such as Bullseye). He has developed his own techniques for working with these enamels, creating unique patterns and effects. Steve will share these techniques with you, and take you step- by-step through the glass-fusing process so that you can create your own unique piece of fused glass art. Whats the plan? After a health & safety briefing, Steve will...

Enamelling on copper

Enamelling on copper

Dilys Fisher of Rosy M Design has been running enamelling courses since 2005. This is a wonderful ancient craft where enamel powder (ground glass) is applied to copper and is then fired in a kiln for approx. 1 minute until the enamel becomes molten and attaches to the copper. Courses are suitable for both complete beginners and those with some experience. By working with only one or two students you have a lot of individual tuition. Beginners are shown how to prepare the copper, apply the enamel and use the...

Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

Essex - Next course on 23rd February 2020

Vitreous enamelling is the art of fusing glass to metal at high temperatures, using a kiln. In a one day class (approx 5 hours) you will learn the basics of enamelling, including equipment, materials and then counter-enamelling. I will then go on to teach you several techniques such as sifting, wet packing, applying media. If you've been to a class before or would like to build on existing skills I can also teach additional techniques such as as wire work and cloisonné, swirling and grisaille, or even firing onto fine...

One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

Norfolk - Next course on 17th December 2019

As with stained glass, fused glass is colourful and accessible. It’s popularity as an affordable hobby has led to extensive development by the raw materials manufacturers and now the range of colours, textures, accessories and fusing equipment is almost endless….. and getting better all the time. Fusing glass is a much less regimented process than stained glass and in many ways is much like collage, offering plenty of scope for expression. It’s versatile as well – I’ve been making fused dichroic glass jewellery, wall-art and kiln-formed glass for years and...

Glass Fusing with Enamels - Two Day Course

Glass Fusing with Enamels - Two Day Course

Devon - Next course on 6th March 2020

What will I learn? Steve is one of only a few professional glass artists choosing to work with enamel powders to colour the glass (as opposed to using pre-coloured glass such as Bullseye). He has developed his own techniques for working with these enamels, creating unique patterns and effects. Steve will share these techniques with you, and take you step- by-step through the glass-fusing process so that you can create your own unique piece of fused glass art. Whats the plan? On day one, as well as glass cutting and...

Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Taster Class

Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Taster Class

Devon - Next course on 14th February 2020

This is our entry level workshop. You will make your own curved panel (height approx. 19cm) which will look beautiful displayed on a window sill or with a tealight candle behind. This class will give you a taster of the techniques of glass fusing with enamels, and people often then go on to book a place on our more in-depth full day workshop or two day enamel course. The glass will be fired in the kiln that evening, and then ready to be collected (or posted for an additional charge)...

kiln-formed glass workshops

kiln-formed glass workshops

A brilliant introduction to kiln formed glass, get to cut and decorate your own glass hanging/sun-catcher .Hung the colours will decorate your room dancing in the light ! I am a trained artist to degree level with bespoke glass designs in Buckingham Fine Art Publishers .I have been specifically working with glass since 2007 and have exhibited yearly and run workshops on a weekly basis.I currently work at a further education college teaching print Within the workshop you will learn how to cut glass safely, learn about the different types...

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