Key Facts

  • Starting
    15 Apr 2024
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    10:30
    End Time
    13:00
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Monday
    Start Date
    15 Apr 2024
    Level
    Entry Level
    Code
    TABX126CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 100
Stained And Fused Glass: Traditional And Contemporary Techniques

Students of all levels are welcome. You will receive individual advice and guidance to complete a project of your choice appropriate to your level of experience.

Traditional techniques using lead, copper foil and glass applique are taught as well as contemporary warm glass techniques - painted, fused and slumped glass.

You will be able to create a wide variety of beautiful and decorative pieces using these techniques - tiny pieces of jewellery, coasters, bowls, light catchers, lanterns, mirrors and panels for doors, windows and the garden.

Students may achieve a skill set which will enable them to gift or sell their work as well as undertake commissioned work.

Working with glass in a group situation can be relaxing and sociable but also stimulates ideas and, for many, becomes a lifelong learning opportunity and an interest with commercial potential.

  • Entry Requirements


    There are no entry requirements for this course.

  • Course Content


    By the end of the course you will be able to:

    Cut glass into a variety of shapes Explore colour and light in order to create designs for glass projects Prepare working drawings and maquettes Cut and shape lead, apply copper foil and solder Prepare glass for fusing / slumping in the kiln Understand the processes required to complete projects to the highest possible standard Use materials, tools and equipment safely If you're self-employed, you might be able to deduct your enrolment fee from your taxable income.

    If you are on a low wage, unemployed or claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) then you can enrol on the course for free.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Many students go on to make and sell pieces commercially.

  • Course Structure


    one session per week at Tooting

  • Assessment Details


    On-going assessment and via individual progress records.