10:00 - 16:00

This is an exciting and adventurous workshop where you’ll be able to learn about the various techniques involved in glass fusing and slumping. We will make two items during the day, details of each project are listed below. This course is project based and will give you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of fusing ideas and glass materials.

Project 1: Op Art. Inspired by the art style of the 1960s you will learn how to create optical illusions in your glass. We will create an illusion of movement like swelling or warping within the glass. Different colour combinations and patterns can be considered to create a very unique piece of glass art.   

Project 2: Glass Fused Mosaic. Design a picture by inlaying small pieces of glass and then grouting it with glass powders to create an intricate and colourful glass ‘painting’. Your glass mosaic will be fused together. You can either create a small wall hanging or a shallow slumped platter which will involve a second firing.

Skills/Techniques Covered

• Design techniques and special effects

• Fusing processes

• Glass Cutting Techniques

• Melting glass stringers over a flame.

• Preparation of moulds for slumping

• Health and Safety when working with glass materials

 Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost will be £35-£45 for two projects (depending on size). This is payable to the tutor during the course. This fee include all kiln firings and use of moulds.

What to bring:

• A sketchbook/notebook and pen

• Photos, patterns and pictures to use as inspiration for your Mosaic

• A dust mask

• An apron

• An old but clean dishcloth is useful

• Wear closed-toe shoes

Collection of Work:

All projects will be taken away for firing in a kiln and will be returned to Micklems Farm for collection.

 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 can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund or transfer you to another workshop. 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.

Level: Beginners and up

Number of students: 10