Kiln formed or fused glass courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

What is glass fusing? Glass fusing is a process where glass pieces and decorative elements fused together at high temperatures in a kiln. Depending on the process you choose you can make many different projects from light benders to waves, lanterns, jewellery to tea lights. What will I learn? • Cutting glass • Designing a simple fused glass piece • Assembling a fused glass piece for firing • A variety of glass fusing techniques depending on your design What can I make? We are not prescriptive in what you can...

Design and make your own creations in fused glass! The workshop is ideal for both beginners and those with some glass experience. You will learn the basics of working with sheet glass and be shown step by step, how to translate your designs into one final piece. This is an open style workshop allowing learners to develop this skillset and make something unique. If mornings don’t work for you I have afternoon sessions are also available please click "More from this Maker" link at the bottom of the post. I...

If you’ve never worked with glass before and want to start from the very basics, then this is the course for you. We’ll show you the primary techniques involved in cutting, shaping and assembling glass, use of inclusions, how the kiln is programmed and also take a look at slumping. You’ll be creating your own designs, and we’ll make time for looking at our rich resource of glass books and enjoy a fabulous lunch. Experience: None required What you’ll need: A sturdy pair of shoes (nothing open-toed) For details on...

There are many applications for glass art but given its ability to change with the light and produce beautiful colours and shadows, nowhere is more relevant than outside and the garden is an ideal location. It is no surprise that glass sculptures are a prominent part of Kew Gardens and prestigious garden shows such as Chelsea Flower Show. What you will make: Beyond learning the basics of how to cut and shape glass, you will produce a stunning double headed 3 dimensional flower that could be used to hold a...

Here’s a bit of fun creativity with glass that anyone can get stuck into from the comfort of their own home with no time restrictions! You can take as long as you’d like to complete and return your project back for firing! The Fused Glass Wild Flower Meadow Kit has everything you need to produce a stunning glass floral scene to decorate your home all year round and this would make a great gift for anyone that is interested in being creative with glass! The approximate size of the finished...

Learn the basics of glass fusing whilst making one, or a selection of small pieces of your choice. With over 25 years experience in Glass, my classes are run in small groups with no more then three to a class. Developmental classes are available following completion of this introductory day. You will learn how to handle and cut glass safely and to understand how the process of fusing works. You will then have a fun afternoon making one or more pieces to your own design with plenty of guidance and...

Working with a range of decorative fusible glass types, you will develop an understanding of glass fusing which enable you to make stunning jewellery. You will experiment with colour, shape, bubble pens and other decorative items to create pendants, earrings and cuff links. You will be taught to use dichroic glass which adds a bit of magic dazzle to fused jewellery. Everything you need to make your finished pieces is included in the course, including the jewellery findings. For information about any further courses we offer please select 'see more...

This course will show you how to use enamels, glass powders and other decorative glass elements to create a landscape or seascape design that incorporates depth of field, perspective and a certain luminosity that is not achievable when working with paint on canvas. No previous experience of glass is necessary and you don't even need to have a good level of artistry; you will be amazed of the end results. Bring your own image to recreate or use one from our substantial resource library. For more information on other courses...

Fused glass course for beginners and improvers. Expert tuition from international glass artist Karen Redmayne BA Hons PTTLS. Classes are run from her Redcurrant Glass studio based in Pendle, in the heart of Lancashire. You will learn how to create and design fused glass. You will be taught all skills required including, how to cut glass, health and safety, types of glasses, glass compatibility, firing and finishing. You will work with bullseye glass, frits, stringers and glass paints. You will start with smaller items such as hangers, pendants and coasters...

This is a great introduction to the world of glass fusing. You will be taught how to cut glass, how to assemble the glass and how to fire. Using glass frit, powders and sheet glass you will be able to make your own creative piece. Your piece will be fired over the following week and you can collect from the studio. I also offer an alternative for those who wish to paint on glass using enamels. It will then be fired leaving a beautiful finish to your project. No experience...