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This gentle introduction to glass fusing is specifically designed for complete beginners. Participants will make four glass coasters/tile sized projects 10cm square, with a seascape design using copper oxide. A number of designs will be readily available – starfish, shrimp, coral, seahorse, clam, dolphin, turtle, fish, etc. However, participants can make up their own simple … Continue reading Fused Glass Workshop

During this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with porcelain to design and make your own wall hanging clock. You will be shown various techniques for applying texture and text onto the porcelain surface and have opportunity to try them out before starting on your clock. All tools and materials will be provided … Continue reading Porcelain Clocks Workshop

Join Andrea Hayes to learn a new skill of felt making in this new kids class! Using a colourful array of merino wool and specialist effect fibres, kids will be taken through the wet felting process to create their own bespoke art work using wet felting and needle felting process. Kids are asked to bring … Continue reading Kids Felt Making Workshop

In this short session with Alison Lowry, participants will create a unique glass vessel/shallow bowl using the ancient art of pate de verre (crushed glass paste) Every step will be demonstrated, from creating a plaster/silica mould to mixing and packing the glass paste. The pieces will then be fired (twice) and will be ready to … Continue reading Pate de Verre vessels – taster session with Alison Lowry

In this one day workshop participants will learn how to cut glass, about the many different types of glass and about the effects of heat on glass. In the morning they will create a range of tiles exploring some glass fusing techniques, such as inclusions, ceramic decals, powder effects. In the afternoon participants will start … Continue reading Introduction to Glass Fusing with Alison Lowry

Initials have long been popular jewellery pieces, and there is a particularly big trend for them at the moment. participants will make their own initial pendant under the supervision of tutor Ruth Gilmour of Lure Silver. If new to silversmithing, participants will begin with a silver nugget that they will hammer flat, polish and then … Continue reading Silver Initial Pendant Making