Glass Fusing Exploration - (Intermediate)

Who is this course for?

This 2 hour class is suitable for students who have completed other glass fusing classes that have included cutting glass to size and shape - this is an intermediate level to help you progress your cutting skills and knowledge.

This session will allow you the opportunity to improve your skills and try your own designs and ideas with the guidance of Karen.

What does the course cover?

Karen will teach you the technique of creating Decorative Glass using specialist Bullseye glass, creating your own designs in preparation for it to be fired in our kiln. Beginning by deciding on your own design - perhaps a set of Tulips or another of your choosing - you will be guided through the process of creating your design using glass. 

The aim of this class is to improve your cutting skills and your knowledge and confidence. 

IMPORTANT Information - The piece will be 20cm x 20cm Clear tekta glass and this will be precut to size - you are welcome to prepare designs to that size (or cut the tekta to difference sizes for your own project) prior to your class and Karen will guide you on how to adapt and create this in glass (if possible).

Please Note - This is not a 'Frit' based class.  There will be some limited Frit available but the panels cannot be made using frit alone or majority frit - Please join our Frit Panel Class for this type of work. Your piece/pieces will then be fired in our kiln and ready for collection on a date to be agreed.

What is included in the fee?

Your fee includes tuition by Karen, the use of tools and equipment and all materials. 

Each student can make one piece of your own design (a max of 20x20cms) 

There is a maximum of 6 students per class to ensure individual attention. 

Please note your pieces are fired in our kiln and will be ready for collection at a later date.  

What do I need to bring?

• Please wear sturdy and fully enclosed footwear (no open toes or gaping sides) and old clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or damaged.
• Please ensure long hair is tied back. 
• All drink containers/bottles must have lids.
• No food is permitted in the classroom

Venue:

The GlassHouse, 5b Albion Road, North Shields, NE30 2RJ.

All our classes are for age 16 and over, unless otherwise specified.

Course terms and conditions:

 (updated 28.02.22)

Cancellation and Attendance Policy;

• In the event of a class being cancelled by the Host, the option of a full refund will be issued or the student may request a date transfer if available.
• Cancellations by the student over 28 days of the class date – we will offer a full refund or date transfer if available at the discretion of the student.
• Cancellations by the student within 28 days of the class date – we are unable to offer a refund or date change.  Please see following information:
• If we are able to re-sell your place a refund will be given at all times and every effort will be made to re-sell at all times.
• COVID – special conditions – If you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid and/or subject to quarantine/isolation restrictions and/or anyone in your household has tested positive – within 7 days of your class – Please DO NOT ATTEND.  Our standard cancellation policy applies however, if your place is not able to be re-sold and cancellation is within 7 days of your class date we will offer you an item made by your tutor and this can be posted to you or collected at an agreed date. **
• Non-attendance – if you do not attend on the day of your class you will not be eligible for a refund or class transfer.
• Payment of your class fee is deemed as acceptance of our terms and conditions.

** Covid – It remains our policy to continue with facemasks where the tutor requests and also the aforementioned attendance policy.  We are a small business that works with self employed tutors who are dependant on their work as their only source of income, therefore we have implemented this policy to provide the safest working environment for our tutors and staff.  These policies will remain in place until further notice despite any changes to legal requirements.  Your compliance is gratefully received.