Craft workshop using a variety of pre-cut glass materials including rods, frit
and frit balls to transform into your choice of a bowl, hanging or free standing
wave form.
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Fused Glass Workshop – Flower Garden Designs
I want to share my 15+ years of experience with you. This fused glass workshop
is held at my Derbyshire studio and gallery space in the middle of Wirksworth
near Matlock.
ABOUT THIS FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP
Whether you create a design inspired by wild flower gardens, fields of Poppies,
a layer of Bluebells or hills covered in Heather you’ll enjoy playing with glass
shapes and textures to create your own abstract and colourful creation. Choose
from 3 options of pre cut glass bases and create either a bowl, sculptural wave
or hanging panel.
Round Bowl – approx. 17cm. Wave – approx. 32cm across x 7 tall. Round Hanging –
approx. 18cm
Get making by snapping glass rods, sprinkling crushed glass frit and place frit
balls for your colourful flower blooms. The main thing to remember is to have
fun! You will play with different types of decorative glass elements and learn a
little about how the kiln firing will change them. Simply complete your design
during the session and leave it at the studio for me to fire, finish and clean
up for you. We will make arrangements to pick up a few weeks later or I can post
your finished piece at cost.
I will talk through all the Health & Safety in the session but I want you to
know now, you will be handling precut glass pieces, they have pointy ends but
with the right handling, they won’t hurt you. Recommended for ages 13+, all
under 16s to be accompanied by a paying adult.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss any queries you may have, big or
small and make sure to find me on Instagram and facebook to keep up to date with
all the sparkles and to see images of previous students works.
Photos shown here (and on my facebook page
[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10159073131770289&type=3]) are
previous students makes.
Book with friends or come on your own for a supportive and fun creative fused
glass workshop experience. All fused glass workshop attendees receive a 10%
discount on purchases from the gallery shop on the day, just a little way I can
say thank you for joining me!
THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU:
* A bottle of water or travel cup of coffee/tea
* An apron or old clothes so you don’t have to worry about getting glue or
other materials on them
* Pictures or images that inspire you
* An open mind and willingness to experiment
BOOKING
When booking make sure your email address is correct at checkout as I will email
you any further information needed for the workshop. Please also include a
contact phone number in the unlikely event that I need to cancel a workshop at
short notice.
Venue: Create Space Studio & Gallery, 27 Market Place, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4
4ET
Currently, the washroom facilities in the studio shop aren’t the best, they
probably won’t ever be perfect but I do have a working w.c and sink now, just
behind a curtain. I would still recommend considering supporting one of the
independent cafés, restaurants and pubs who would welcome some extra business in
return for a comfort break.
WORKSHOP T&CS:
Please read through the Terms & Conditions for Glass Fusing Workshops and
Courses that are booked here online. When you book a place you are agreeing to
the following terms and conditions.
BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS
* Bookings – If you can not attend a workshop, for what ever reason, please
contact Stevie as soon as possible. Firstly we will work together to transfer
your place onto another day, suitable for your needs. Another option is for
you to offer your place out to a friend or family member.
If this is not possible and your cancellation has been more less than 21 days
in advance of the event, a refund can be offered.
If your cancellation has been made less than 21 days before the event and you
can not transfer onto a future date, every effort will be made to fill your
place, from further advertising and/or the reserves list. If your space can
not be filled by another attendee and you are unable to arrange a replacement
yourself unfortunately, no refund can be offered.
* In the unlikely event that Stevie has to cancel a class, you will be offered
either a full refund or a transfer to another date. As much notice as
possible will be given, however, Stevie cannot be held responsible for your
travel or accommodation costs.
ACCESSIBILITY
* Accessibility – Workshops at Create Space, Wirksworth: Entrance to the Studio
Gallery has 2 stone steps. The workshop table is fixed and also up one step,
the main table is high, you will be stood or sat on a tall chair.
Please contact Stevie for information about the suitability of her courses
for ages and abilities before booking.
HEALTH & SAFETY
* Stevie reserves the right to exclude any student we feel may be a danger to
themselves or other students.