Copper foiling (Tiffany glass)
Copper foiling is the art of cutting coloured glass http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass and joining the pieces using copper foil and solder to make pleasing designs. The resulting pieces are sometimes referred to as Tiffany glass. The technique was invented in the 19th century and is an alternative method of joining glass to the traditional manner using lead came. Copper foiling also enables the creation of three-dimensional http://en.wikipedia.org/
Come for the day and learn the basics of this wonderful technique. You will have at least one piece assembled and ready to take away with you by the end of the day. You will learn to cut your own glass pieces but you can also use pre-cut elements should you wish to.
Ensure you wear enclosed footwear – all other safety equipment and tools will be provided as will basic materials. There will be extra materials available at cost price if you want to make additional or larger pieces. No prior knowledge is needed. Suitable for 18+ only.
You may like to bring along some design ideas or inspiring images that we can use to inform your decision on what to make on the day.
Saturday 16th June 2012
10am - 4pm
Saturday 17th November 2012
10am - 4pm
Price £60, includes lunch, refreshments & use of tools
excludes material costs (£15)
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Glass fusing
Glass fusing has been around since ancient times. The precise origins of glass fusing are not known but the Egyptians were familiar with rudimentary techniques. The Romans, however, were prolific glass workers but the technique was largely lost after glass blowing was developed. In the 1960s the technique made a comeback and it has been developing ever since. With this versatile technique and you can make 2d and 3d items in the kiln and get some interesting and exciting results.
Come for the day and learn the basics of this wonderful technique. You will be able to make several small pieces, or larger ones should you wish to. We will be using Bullseye glass and will experiment with frit glass, glass powder, stringers, metal inclusions etc. You will learn to cut your own glass pieces or you can use pre-cut elements. Please note that the pieces you make on the day have to be fired in a kiln so you will need to return to collect the pieces the following week.
Ensure you wear enclosed footwear – all other safety equipment and tools will be provided as will basic materials. There will be extra materials available at cost price should you wish to make additional or larger pieces. No prior knowledge is needed. Suitable for 18+ only.
You may like to bring along some design ideas or inspiring images that we can use to inform your decision on what to make on the day.
Saturday 9th June 2012
10am - 4pm
Thursday 13th September 2012
10am - 4pm
Price £60, includes lunch, refreshments & use of tools
excludes material costs (£15)
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