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Afternoon Workshop: Introduction to Kiln-Fired Glass Enamels with Rachel Elliott

This in-person workshop takes place in Falkirk, Scotland at Studio 164 from 1.30 – 4pm on Saturday, 1 March 2025.
Price includes tuition, use of tools, materials, and tea/coffee/snacks
Suitable for adults and aged 16+

This workshop will introduce you to working with kiln-fired enamels, both on flat and three-dimensional glass surfaces to showcase its ease at applying permanent colour into a piece. We will cover hand-painting with various brushes, screen-printing with different imagery as well as other mark making. You will have the opportunity to make a few different sample pieces or, if you prefer, focus on finishing one piece. Rachel will also cover how enamels can be used in conjunction with other kiln-forming techniques, how they are fired and any other technical troubleshooting that is of interest, including how to use them in different projects.

If you would like to extend your learning, Rachel will be teaching a morning workshop the same day on micro-casting using the Freeze and Fuse method.

Full details and booking can be found at https://www.numonday.com/product/glass-enamels-workshop/

Morning Workshop: Micro-casting with Glass using the Freeze and Fuse Method with Rachel Elliott

This in-person workshop takes place in Falkirk, Scotland at Studio 164 from 10am – 12.30pm on Saturday, 1 March 2025.
Price includes tuition, use of tools, materials, and tea/coffee/snacks
Suitable for adults and aged 16+

During this workshop you will learn how to make 3D pieces of glass using the Freeze and Fuse method, which uses glass powder and rubber moulds to capture intricate details. Rachel will guide you to make a handful of colourful cast glass pieces from the myriad of moulds available, whilst learning the technical considerations of this technique. She’ll also cover what you could do with these pieces, from basic finishing into jewellery or as greeting card toppers, adding to larger fused glass projects or embedding into mosaic projects, and more.

If you would like to extend your learning, Rachel will be teaching an afternoon workshop the same day on glass enamels which will have some pre-made freeze and fuse pieces for painting.

Full details and booking can be found at https://www.numonday.com/product/micro-casting-with-glass-workshop/

I would like to have access to local sandblasting facilities for myself and my students, and am based in East Bristol. I am very near to Creative Glass Guild, but they no longer offer this service.
Alternatively if you have any tips about accessing sandblasting via stonemasons/glaziers including the spec needed (grit size and pressure etc) that would be very welcome.
Thanks

Get back to basics with tabletop screen printing onto glass tiles. Learn how to mix enamels, and print accurately onto a smooth shiny surface.

A prior knowledge of screen printing processes is preferred. If you have no experience, please contact the curriculum leader by e-mail to discuss your needs before enrolling.

Details:
Dates: 27 January – 17 March 7-9:30pm
Cost: £200
Location: Adult Learning Lewisham, Granville Park Adult Education Centre, London, SE13 7DU

The role
Adult Learning Lewisham requires a tutor with a subject specialism in glasswork techniques with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adults including industry experience.

Location
Granville Park Centre

What we’re looking for
The candidate must have experience with and be confident in at least 4 of the glasswork techniques listed below:

stained glass restoration, contemporary design and make skills for commission, lead and copper foiling techniques, to enable the building of structures, 3-dimensional items – lampshades, chandeliers, terrariums, sculptures
verre eglomise
cold work techniques – etching, engraving, grinding, polishing, sandblasting
Glass painting techniques including screen printing and silver stained
open faced moulding
warm glass techniques – fusing, kiln glass, kiln cast glass, glass bending, bent glass, slumping, Pate de verre
using a variety of kilns
understanding of history, culture, trends and innovations
COSHH including Health & Safety in a workshop environment.
working as a team and enabling the learner’s work to be displayed at various venues.
sharing knowledge and teaching skills with peers

Classes take place on Monday morning, Tuesday and Thursday evenings during term time with some additional hours available during non-term dates, on occasion to cover other courses.

We are looking for a reliable, conscientious and dedicated tutor who preferably has experience working in an adult environment and has a qualification to at least level 4 as well as having or is willing to work towards achieving a recognised teaching qualification (e.g.Cert Ed/PGCE).
The successful applicant must be prepared to work at any of our centres if required and carry out all administrative tasks associated with the post including attendance at tutor meetings and time for CPD.

Salary details : £33.64 per hour

Applicants must apply online by Sunday 2 February: https://efuy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/1007

This course will provide you with the skills to confidently complete a piece of glasswork you have designed and made while exploring colour, texturing, and fusing techniques. Materials for set projects are included in the cost of this course.

This course is for people who are exploring glasswork as a potential career.

Course details:
Thursday 27 February – Thursday 26 June 1-3 pm
Cost: £255 (full fee), £150 (concession/ reduced fee)

Location: Adult Learning Lewisham, Granville Park Adult Education Centre, 100 Granville Park, London, SE13 7DU

Held at the Shoreham Centre with sessions at 10.00, 11.45 and 13.30.

£40 per person with all materials included.

Make a fused glass framed picture, colourful garden hanging, candle holder or an interior hanging or a coaster.

After the workshop I will take your pieces to my studio to fire in my kiln.

They can be collected from my studio or Worthing West End Gallery approximately two weeks after the workshop.