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Glass Fusing and Slumping Two Day Course
We offer a two day course covering all the basics in glass fusing and slumping, ideal for those who want to start a new hobby using kiln fusing techniques. You will learn accurate technical information, and will complete projects including a fused and slumped glass bowl which you will make from scratch. There will be a lot to remember, so a handbook will be provided detailing the processes you have learnt as well as the different compatibilities of System 96 glass. There will be a maximum of nine students to ensure individual attention.
This is a LEVEL ONE course - Suitable for beginners.
What does the course cover?
You will begin with a lesson in basic glass cutting. For those who are beginners, don't worry, we will have you cutting sheets of glass with confidence in minutes. For those who have cut glass before, we may show you a new trick or two!
We aim to give students a thorough taste of glass fusing, and you will try a variety of techniques and make a number of pieces. Working with fusing glass to make a bowl, we fuse a blank and slump our bowl the following day. We also cover tack and contour fusing with other exciting projects for you to explore in a creative and relaxed environment.
Every piece you make will be fired in our excellent Kilncare Glass kilns and sent out to you at no extra cost.
We offer a 10% shop discount for students while on the course. Discounts apply to full priced glass and accessory glass, copperfoil, fluxes & chemicals, enamels & paints (kilns, power tools, lead came, solder and sale items are excluded).
What do I need to bring?
Nothing but yourself and a sturdy pair of closed-toed shoes. All of your glass, materials and tools provided.
Lunch:
We will provide a delicious cold lunch as well as light refreshments throughout the day. Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements. We will do our best to cater to everyone but this cannot always be guaranteed.
What are the course times?
The course starts at 10am and runs until approximately 4pm. There is a chance that it may overrun depending on progress.
Accessibility:
We will try to make our courses accessible to all however if you have any disabilities or physical limitations of any kind we ask that you discuss it with us before booking.
Looking for a gift?
Why not buy a course as a unique gift? If you're unsure of a suitable date you can buy a voucher and let them choose their own! Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and need to be used to book a specific date within that time. A booking is not confirmed until the voucher has been validated against a specific date.
Our normal cancellation policy is as follows:
For cancellations made 4 weeks in advance we offer a full refund or one free date change. For cancellations made 3 weeks in advance we offer a 75% refund or one free date change. For cancellations made 2 weeks in advance we can only offer a 50% refund. If we receive less than 2 weeks’ notice we are unable to offer a refund or date change on course places. If a date change has been requested we cannot offer a refund on a subsequent cancellation.
Covid-19 Cancellations Policy:
We are offering a Covid-19 Cancellation guarantee that any booking for a class affected by Covid-19 lockdowns or restrictions can be postponed for any date through to September 2022. In the event that a student has to self-isloate as a result of exposure to or contracting Covid 19, or at the request of Track and Trace, we will honour a date change for the class booking.
Please do not attend the course if you display any COVID-19 symptoms which include; A high temperature, loss of taste and/or smell or a new and continuous cough.
- * * * * *29/08/2019
GLASS FUSING AND SLUMPING
By Janet JamesYou create several pieces on this course. Starting with basic glass cutting then preparing tiles to go in the kiln. The course was presented by E.J and she was brilliant. Very patient and explained everything as many times as needed.
I came away with some lovely pieces and as I had only just purchased my kiln the course gave me the confidence to come home and have fun creating! - * * * * *30/03/2018
Glass Fusing & Slumping Weekend
By CatherineI've wanted to have a go at fusing for a long time, and asked for the course for Christmas. I was a bit unsure about going alone and nervous of cutting glass but it was a really enjoyable weekend. There were two teachers, so plenty of time for everyone. We tried several techniques and our first efforts were fused overnight, so we had results to look at on the second day. I was really pleased with my final project bowl, which arrived quickly and very well packed. The lunch was lovely and plenty of tea and coffee was on tap. I've already booked the Further Fusing Course - this could be the start of a very engrossing hobby !
- * * * * *24/02/2018
Glass fusing and slumping
By Julie FarrenThis course was a total relevlation to me. It got me started on my glass fusing career. I went straight back to Creative Glass Guild and bought my first Kiln. I still love glass fusing and can’t wait to open the kiln to see how projects have turned out.
