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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.
The leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design
Tickets for Collect 2025 can be booked via this link from 15 January 2025.
Overlooked
The World of Glass, St Helens
15th February-19th April
February 2025 | Habatat, Royal Oak, Michigan
Habatat proudly presents Matriarchs of Mastery: Women Shaping the Future of Glass Art, an extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 20 visionary women artists who have propelled the medium of glass art to unprecedented heights. These trailblazers, each at the pinnacle of their careers, have redefined the possibilities of glass through their innovative techniques, conceptual depth, and exceptional craftsmanship.
The show features remarkable works by artists Jen Blazina, Christina Bothwell, Karen Browning, Nancy Callan, Deanna Clayton, Amber Cowan, Ekin Aytac, Hannah Gibson, Anja Isphording, Claire Kelly, Eriko Kobayashi, Lucy Lyon, Karin Morch, Josepha Gasch-Muche, Kathleen Mulcahy, Sibylle Peretti, Kait Roads, April Surgent, Demetra Theofanous, Stephanie Trenchard, Jen Violette, and Alexis Silk. These distinguished artists have made their mark in the contemporary glass art world, captivating audiences and inspiring the next generation of creators.
Many of the works in this exhibition were recently showcased at the prestigious Sarasota Glass Art Fair, demonstrating the evolving power and allure of this medium. Habatat Galleries is honored to host this groundbreaking event, offering a unique opportunity to experience the artistic genius of these remarkable women.
Join us in February 2025 as we celebrate their visionary contributions to the world of glass art. For inquiries or to RSVP, please contact Habatat Galleries at info@habatat.com.
A solo show with objects in different materials but mostly cast glass using recycled glass.
A Solo Exhibition in Växjö Sweden. This is a Galleri organized by Swedish Art Communities.
The Exhibition is going on until 15th of February 2025
Şişecam @sisecam is a global player in the fields of glass and chemicals. It is the only global company operating in all core areas of the glass industry, including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, automotive glass and fiberglass as well as soda and chromium compounds. With a legacy spanning 89 years, innovation has always been a cornerstone of Şişecam’s journey, and the company remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and collaboration for a sustainable future.
In its commitment to advancing the global glass industry, Şişecam launched the Şişecam Glass Symposium in 1985. Over the following 40 years, the symposium steadily evolved into an international event, attracting hundreds of distinguished participants from both industry and academia. As one of Europe’s premier platforms for glass science and technology, the Şişecam Glass Symposium has been organized simultaneously with the International Commission on Glass (ICG) three times in the past.
The 39th Şişecam International Glass Conference, will be held under the theme “United to Innovate – Inspire Future” from April 9-11, 2025, in a hybrid format in Venice, Italy.
The event will focus on cutting-edge technological advancements, innovative products that elevate the value of glass, and sustainable solutions, driving the future of the glass industry forward.
They believe that the 39th Şişecam International Glass Conference is an exceptional opportunity to engage with the world’s leading scientists and researchers fostering discussions in ever expanding areas and endless potential of glass in building a sustainable future. By participating, you will have the chance to inspire the glass community and play a pivotal role in driving future innovations and advancements.
We are looking for artists who undertake glass art commissions in all areas. Please do contact us with your area(s) of expertise, payment structure and lead time. Thank you.