2 Day (Saturday) Intermediate Glass Kilnforming Workshop 22 & 29 February 2020
2 Day (Saturday) Intermediate Glass Kilnforming Workshop 22 & 29 February 2020
Saturday 22 and Saturday 29 February 2020
9.00am - 4.30pm
$365 for the two-day workshop
$110 non-refundable deposit option available to secure a place
Take your newly acquired skills in Contemporary Kiln Formed Glass to the next level in this dynamic 2-day Intermediate Workshop.
This exciting suite of Intermediate level courses will equip students with the next level of glass kiln forming skills, whilst fostering each individual’s artistic direction in glass
Students will be encouraged to draw on their own creative ideas and interests whilst also learning 3-4 new intermediate level kiln forming techniques, to further build their skill level
This workshop is suitable for students who have already completed our one-day beginner workshop or have had prior experience with kiln formed studio glass
Core Techniques covered include:
• Block fusing and arching
• Texturing and organic mould making
• Pate-de-Verre technique
• Sandblasting and use of Sandblasting resists
· Working with high-fire glass enamels, and metallic paints
• Introduction to basic ‘cold working’ processes
• Circle cutting and cutting of large sheets
• Kiln Firing Schedules
• Mould preparation
• Health and safety
If you would like to strengthen your own unique artistic style in glass whilst learning a range of new techniques then this is the course for you!
Materials provided:
• 1/3 large sheet of clear Tekta glass and all smaller pieces of coloured glass
• All tools (glass cutters, pliers, rulers etc)
• All moulds
• All safety equipment (safety glasses, masks etc)
• Artistic materials (enamel, some frits, glass glue etc)
Please note: Larger pieces of coloured Bullseye and extra clear Tekta glass are available for purchase.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this suite of courses, each student will have the skills to:
• Create a layered block of glass (up to 10 sheets thick)
• Create textured patterns in their glass platters and objects
• Create objects using the Pate-de-Verre technique
• Linish their glass work and operate the sandblaster
• Integrate high-fire enamels
• Cut circles and larger sheets of glass with confidence
• Operate a kiln and program firing schedules
• Implement appropriate health and safety procedures
· It is recommended that students complete 3-4 of these two-day Intermediate courses, if they wish to gain a good understanding of all the techniques mentioned above
Please note: The Full Price for this two day course is $365
There is a non- refundable $110 DEPOSIT ONLY option now available in the drop down payment menu to secure a place. The outstanding amount is then due two weeks prior to the course commencement date. Please return to this page two weeks prior to your course commencing and choose OUTSTANDING in the drop down menu to complete course payment
Please be sure to bring the following:
• Covered shoes
• Old clothes and/or apron
• Hair ties if required
• Pens and pencils
• Notebook
• Ideas and images for inspiration
• Packed lunch – fridge and microwave available (tea and coffee provided)
Image Credit: Detail of Textured Glass Platter by continuing student Jo Lander