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Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

Description

In this one day, one to one course you will learn the fascinating mark making technique of sgraffito. This involves applying black enamel over coloured bullseye glass and 'scratching out' a design to reveal the colours underneath. This includes: Creating a design on paper Matting with black glass enamel Using various tools and templates to create shapes and textures On completion you will take home your own bullseye glass sailing boat with a cast jesomite base and series of your own glass design experiments. The studio is well ventilated and perspex screens have been placed over the tables, all PPE will be provided.

What's included in the price?

All tools and materials, glass firings and jesomite base are included in price, Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided and there will be a break for lunch.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

North Wales Creative Glass Studios

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Weekends
Public transport
Suitable for all abilities
Daytime (weekdays)

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Venue

The Chapel, 7 Castle Street, Caergwrle, Wrexham, clwyd, LL12 9DW

Reviews

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15 Aug 20'

Helen Trevitt Kelty reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"I'd been interested in learning to glass paint for a while and found this course during lockdown. I attended the course as soon as the restrictions were lifted. Brian's keen attention to the social distancing protocols meant that I felt safe to spend the day in the chapel — a light, airy and well equipped space, perfect for the class. Brian has a relaxed, patient and informative teaching style and I would highly recommend a day in the chapel studio to create some amazing pieces of art. I now feel confident to have a go at scraffito glass painting myself and plan to go back to the chapel for another course soon."

15 Aug 20'

Caroline Channing reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"Brian is an excellent tutor and his studio is a beautiful and inspiring setting for learning. The course is ideal for anyone - Brian demonstrates the techniques very clearly so that you can produce your own pieces of work with confidence. I had no previous experience of sgraffito or glass painting and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and was very pleased with the pieces I made. Thanks to Brian I now feel I can experiment with the techniques and make progress on my own. I would highly recommended this course to anyone interested in creating beautiful effects with glass."

22 Feb 20'

Jenny Cottingham reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"A fabulous day with a skilled and welcoming instructor. The studio is lovely and plenty of creative space. Brian shares his knowledge and opens a wealth of possibilities beyond the project, which was fun, comprehensive, and satisfying but also absolutely suitable for all levels of experience."

13 Jan 20'

Kay Stowell reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"Very enjoyable and educational day spent with Brian. Brian is generous with his wealth knowledge in all areas of glass and it was inspiring working in his lovely studio. It was great to learn a new technique and thoroughly please with my boat. Can't wait for my finish boat to arrive after firing."

10 Dec 19'

Isobel Everett reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"Brian is one in a million. Patient, creative, giving you space to experiment but knowing you have an expert tutor on hand. I learnt so much and have so many creative ideas rushing around my head, I will just have to go back to do more glasswork. Brian is thoughtful and helps you push your thinking on and allows you to try different things; all in a day! Wonderful!"

16 Nov 19'

Peter foster reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"Brilliant day. Very inspired by the tutor. I went with my dad and Bryan was able adapt to each other's experience. Really recommend the course."

15 Nov 19'

Rhiannon Morgan reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"I thoroughly recommend taking a course at North Wales creative glass studios. Brian is a very knowledgeable, generous and kind teacher. The course I took has really taken my glass making to a new level, particularly my mould making. I'd recommend either someone who works in glass or complete beginner's to take a course here, you'll learn loads and have a lot of fun."

14 Nov 19'

Lisa Jane Tryphena Tomlinson reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"I would highly recommend a course here with Brian. Great day, learnt so much will be booking again shortly. It's great to be taught by someone so talented and passionate in what they do. Fantastic studio."

14 Nov 19'

Nikki Chesterman reviewed: Boat making day using the technique of sgraffito on coloured glass

"I really wanted to learn scraffito... I am also a lino cutter and doodler... and this fitted the bill exactly... everything was explained clearly and I even learnt how to make the little boat to stand the sail in... so I felt that I had learned a great deal... not only did I come away with a beautiful little boat... I also now have lots of new knowledge that I can apply to other bits of my glass making. Thank you Brian. I thoroughly recommend the course."

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