10:00 - 16:00

Level: This course is designed as an introduction to Glass Fusing and Slumping but can be adapted to suit a range of abilities.

This course is an introduction to the skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing and Slumping. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of ideas and glass materials.

Project 1: 

During this project you will be able to practise and improve your glass cutting skills. We will be using a strip cutter as well as cutting freehand shapes. The correct use of glass cutting tools and pliers will be demonstrated. You can create either a small wall hanging, coasters, a light catcher or a wind chime.

Project 2:

You will learn techniques to design your own sheet of art glass. How to assemble your glass and the end results will be discussed. The '6mm rule' will be explained and applied.  You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of glass materials including frits, confetti, etc. and even melting stringers over a flame. This will then be used to form a slumped bowl or platter. This project will include two firing processes; Fusing and Slumping.  Suitable moulds will be discussed and prepared for the slumping process. Firing schedules for glass will be explained. 

Skills/Techniques Covered

• melting of glass and the 6mm rule

• explanation of different glass tools and their uses

• glass cutting techniques

• fusing and assembling techniques

• flame melting stringers 

• preparation of moulds for slumping

• firing schedules for glass will be explained 

Materials

Materials are not included in your course fee.

All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £35-£45 depending on how much glass you use - this also includes all firing costs. This is payable to the tutor during the workshop.

Your projects will be taken away for firing in a kiln and will be returned to Micklems Farm for you to collect after the course. A postal service is available at £8.00 but due to the nature of the pieces collection will be advisable.

What to bring:

• a sketchbook/notebook and pen 

• an apron if needed

• an old but clean dishcloth (always handy)

• wear closed-toe shoes

• please bring resources and ideas

• a packed lunch

Included on the day:

• Any other materials not specified for the students to bring

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please feel free to bring along your own provisions/milk alternatives etc

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10