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Weekend courses at Glasszoo Studios in Surrey 2010 Courses include technical information about appropriate firing cycles, annealing and cooling for successful results. Prices include tuition, materials and kiln firing costs. Tea & Coffee provided. Pieces fired on the last day can be collected or securely posted (p&p applies). Wear close toe foot wear. Please bring packed lunch. Course Location: Lockwood Centre, Westfield Road, Guildford GU1 1RR. Map Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 07887 701206 To enrol please download and print a booking form (see links below) Click here to download a Course Booking Form in Word format for terms & conditions please go to the bottom of this page. NEW COURSES AT GLASSZOO STUDIOS Glass Fusing with Metal Inclusions - Panels & Dishes 2 Days: Sun. 21/28 February Level: Progressors - Fee: £210 Early bird discount applies on receipt of full fee received by Fri. 29 Jan. £195 Tutor: Julia Webster On the first day you will be introduced to different types of metallic inclusions that can be safely combined with glass materials to give intriguing decorative effects and use these to create a group of sample panels. On the second day you will compose a final 2D piece that after kiln forming can be slumped into a mould to form a shallow vessel. Metallic materials include shim, wire, and leaf. The Verre Eglomise technique will be explained and demonstrated. Technical information about firing cycles will also be covered and extra materials and metal mesh can be purchased during the course from the tutor. On this 2 day course spread over consecutive weekends you can learn more about the processes and techniques and have time to consider and develop your design ideas assisted by short talks and demos plus your own hands on experience. You will be able to see the products of your first days work after the initial kiln firing and be able to discuss the results with the tutor and other students on the second day, ask questions and compare notes to stimulate further ideas and exploration in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Students are encouraged to bring their own sources of inspiraton which might include favourite photos, cuttings, books, designs, post cards, drawings and paintings. Box Casting - Reverse Relief 2 Days: Sat. 20/27 March Level: Beginners & Progressors - Fee: £210 Early bird discount applies on receipt of full fee received by Fri. 26 Feb. £195 Tutor: Colin Webster. Colin is one of the most experienced glass makers in the UK and Head of Glass at University for the Creative Arts. On this 2 day course you will be introduced to ways of creating reverse relief kiln cast objects with the optical clarity of a furnace casting using plaster design elements in an open face mould. Processes covered will include carving refractory plaster, clay modeling and alginate mould making. Over the course you will produce two reverse relief cast glass objects, max size 150mm square.
Hi Julia Thankyou again for all your help and very good company. The weekend was just great, inspiring. I'm certainly intending to to attend another class again soon. I really enjoyed meeting everyone in the group; the comaraderie very much enhanced the course and I got a lot more out of participating than just picking up the glass techniques. Adam - (NHS GP and glass collector). Very informative and very enjoyable. I am looking forward to seeing our final slumped masterpieces! It would be great if you could let me know if you intend to hold more courses in the future. Thanks again. Thea - (Artist). I went to collect my final piece last week and was really pleased with it. I have been meaning to email you to say thanks and also how inspirational I found the course. I've had my kiln for about a year, but never plucked up the courage to do much more than make dichroic jewellery, one of the reasons being I didn't realise you could fuse float glass and experiments with Bullseye are a bit expensive. Since I've been back the kiln has been working overtime! I stocked up on float glass and powders and have been having great fun. I've sold loads of coasters and have made some decent size bowls (now sold!). Heather - (Artist) Thank you so much for a lovely glass weekend. I wasn't sure what to expect as this was my first proper attempt at doing something 'arty' but it turned out to be much better in every way than I could ever have hoped. It was so nice with just five people in the group and I thought we all got on really well. I've been looking at the website and deciding what to attempt next. So no doubt I'll see you again some time in the spring. Best regards Lonny. Thanks again for having the patience to show us and share a bit of magic over the weekend. I can't wait to see the results. I also would love to learn more and progress and looking forward to the next courses you'll be organising. Helene - (Research Scientist) I found the pace really good; clear very non-patronising explanations, helpful advice and additional inspiring information provided. I shall come to more workshops. Thanks very much. Joanna - (Artist/Designer) Thank you so much for an enjoyable and informative course - it was beyond my wildest expectations. I have been struggling on my own for far to long and you aswered so many questions. I really believe my work has a chance of moving forward now. Caroline - (Artist in Ceramics & Glass) Thank you for the photo's, it was a very enjoyable few days, I learned so much from you, I woke up designing glass in my head. I would love to develop some more skills and ideas with you soon. Thanks again and very best wishes. Roz
'Daggerwing' glass & steel sculpture, height 108cm Terms & Conditions Early bird discounts: These apply when full payment is received by the dates indicated for each course where applicable. Otherwise we require a £40 deposit before your place on a course is guaranteed. We require full payment 10 days prior to the start of the course. Application: Your application is binding, should you wish to cancel within 10 days of the course date we reserve the right to retain your deposit. Cancellation: In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a course for any reason, Glasszoo will return all deposits and fees paid to the respective students. |
