Studio 1
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
15/05/25 - 19/06/25 (6 weeks)
Glass Fusing & Glass Leadlighting
Cost (for 6 wks):
Beginners- $350 incl materials
Returning- $300 materials extra
Weekly cost: $75 plus materials (call to book wkly)
Age: 16 and up
Bookings essential.
If you are on a NDIS plan, we cater for you! Contact our studio directly to book classes and talk to our NDIS team, as classes for NDIS cannot be booked online.
Learn the techniques required to create stunning artworks with glass in a welcoming, supportive & creative environment. Instruction in both leadlight and glass fusing are available.
Leadlight
We make the art of stained glass design modern, hands on, and accessible. All levels are invited to attend, no experience is necessary: our flexible tutors cater to all backgrounds and abilities.
Learn:
- Designing for stained glass/leadlight/copper foiling
- Drawing the ‘cutline’ of your working drawing
- Glass cutting
- Constructing leadlight/copper foiling
- Soldering, putty, patina and polish
Glass fusing
Join and bend two or more pieces of glass by heat in our kilns. There are many different glass fusing techniques which can potentially expand a lifetime of interest and artistic exploration. Our teachers have a depth of knowledge and passion to pass onto our students. Beginners will have a choice of project, colours and how you would prefer it to feel once it has gone through the kiln process.
Learn:
- Designing for fusing
- Glass cutting
- Assembly
- Frits/powders
- Slumps, drapes and drops
- Inclusions
- Furnishings
What you get:
- Expert tuition from your teachers
- Use of our beginner tools
- Inspiration from our gallery
- A vast selection of glass to choose from in our retail section
- Fun, friendship, and time for you
Note: Glass, glues, kiln paper, lead, copper foil and other materials are only included in the class fee for beginners. These will need to be purchased separately from our retail section for returning students.
If you are a returning student after a 5-week block, we require you to buy your own tools which are available at any time.
After you complete the beginner class, discuss with admin whether you want to remain in the class, and pay the returning fee rather than the beginner fee.
What to bring and/or wear:
- Jacket or similar in cool weather
- Apron and/or old clothes
- Closed in shoes
- Black 0.7 Sharpie permanent marker and a thin white paint pen
(available from Office Works or newsagents) - Long hair tied back
- Water & snacks