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Stained Glass Day Course – 20/04/2013

Stained Glass Day Course – Saturday 20th April 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead a day class on stained glass.  This day course is suitable for beginners and is an introduction to the craft of stained glass.

Students will look at designs, choose glass, learn how to cut glass to a pattern and shape the lead to make their own colourful panel.

All tools are provided and the course includes materials for a stained glass panel up to 20cm x 20cm.  Only 3 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

Day Class

  • Starts: Saturday 20th April 2013
  • Time: 9:00 am till 5:30pm
  • Costs: £120 (includes all materials)

Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE

For more information contact Paul Floyd on the details below.

For Booking Contact: Paul Floyd.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Gift Vouchers for the courses and workshops are available.  Please contact Paul Floyd for more details.

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Participant Information:

Aprons will be provided, please wear older clothes and no open-toe shoes.  This course involves working with lead and unfortunately we recommend that pregnant & nursing mothers do not attend.

Through out the day there will be lunch and tea breaks.  Lunch, drinks and a wonderful selection of cakes can be obtained from the Ruskin Glass Centre Organic Café.  Café opens Monday to Saturday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Advanced Fused Glass Workshop – 23/03/2013

Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 23rd March 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The advanced workshop will allow you to explore the techniques of fused glass as a creative medium.  Within the workshop you will build on your skills with cutting glass to a pattern and working with coloured sheet glass, frits and powders.

You will create an original piece of glasswork and can make either a panel or a medium-sized round/square bowl 20cm diameter.  Only 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

  • Date: Saturday 23rd March 2013
  • Time: 1:30pm till 5:00pm
  • Costs: £45 (includes all materials and fusing)
  • Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE

Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshops in glass fusing and would like to further explore fused glass as a creative medium.

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Students Glasswork Landscape Panel
Students Glasswork
Students Glasswork

 

 

Stourbridge ‘Open Studios’ May 2013

Artists and makers based at the Ruskin Glass Centre in Stourbridge will be opening their doors to the public this May between the 18th and 19th to coincide with the national Craft and Design month.  This will be the second time the Centre has hosted the ‘Open Studio’ event and is a great opportunity for the public to visit and meet the artists and designer/makers working in their studios.

The weekend will consist of a series of demonstrations, exhibitions and the opportunity to buy local, handmade art and crafts.

Some of the highlights of the weekend include:

  • Glass blowing demonstrations by resident artists at Stourbridge Glassblowing Studio.
  • An exhibition of new work by Jo Newman inspired by her residency in New Mexico.
  • Discover the techniques Vic Bamforth uses to create his instantly recognizable & collectible masterpieces.
  • The intricate hand-carving of cameo glass engraver Terri Colledge at Stourbridge Glass Engravers.
  • Lampwork & Beadmaking demonstrations at Stourbridge Crafts.
  • Kairos Sculpture will be showcasing new work in the form of a large scale performative sculpture.
  • A two day ‘pop-up’ Art gallery of Bruntnell-Astley Contemporary Glass.

The ‘Open Studio’ event will run from 10am till 4pm on the Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2013.

For more information you can visit the StourbridgeOpenStudios website page.

Stained Glass Course – Evening Class Summer Term

Stained Glass Course: Evening Class

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead classes on stained glass.  On the course you will learn the craft of stained glass and will design & make your own colourful leaded panel.

Students will learn to prepare a design, cut glass to a pattern, cut & shape the lead for the glass, solder, cement and polish the finished glass panel.

All tools are provided for the course and includes materials for a stained glass panel up to 35cm x 35cm.  Only 3 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

 Evening Class

  • Starts: Thursday 18th April 2013
  • Finishes: 20th June 2013
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Time: 6:30pm till 8:30pm
  • Costs: £205 (includes all materials)

Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Student Project – Cutting Glass to Pattern
Student Project – Choosing Glass
Students Project – Cutting Glass
Student Project – Leading Panel
Student Project – Final Stages
Student Project – Final Stages

Stained Glass Course – Day Class Summer Term

Stained Glass Course: Day Class

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead classes on stained glass.  On the course you will learn the craft of stained glass and will design & make your own colourful leaded panel.

Students will learn to prepare a design, cut glass to a pattern, cut & shape the lead for the glass, solder, cement and polish the finished glass panel.

All tools are provided for the course and includes materials for a stained glass panel up to 35cm x 35cm.  Only 3 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

 Day Class

  • Starts: Thursday 18th April 2013
  • Finishes: 20th June 2013
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Time: 10:00am till 12:00pm
  • Costs: £205 (includes all materials)

Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Student Project – Cutting Glass to Pattern
Student Project – Choosing Glass
Students Project – Cutting Glass
Student Project – Leading Panel
Student Project – Final Stages
Student Project – Final Stages

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop – 23/02/2013

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 23rd February 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. Teaching the basics of fusing, cutting glass to a pattern and working with coloured sheet glass, frits and powders. You will create an original piece of glasswork and make your own fused glass light-catcher. Only 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

  • Date: Saturday 23rd February 2013
  • Time: 2pm till 5:00pm
  • Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of glasswork)
  • Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Students Fused Glass Light-catcher
Students Light-catcher Before Fusing
Students Light-catcher Before Fusing

Advanced Fused Glass Workshop – 02/02/2013

Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 2nd February 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The advanced workshop will allow you to explore the techniques of fused glass as a creative medium.  Within the workshop you will build on your skills with cutting glass to a pattern and working with coloured sheet glass, frits and powders.

You will create an original piece of glasswork and can make either a panel or a medium-sized round/square bowl 20cm diameter.  Only 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

  • Date: Saturday 2nd February 2013
  • Time: 2:00pm till 5:30pm
  • Costs: £45 (includes all materials and fusing)
  • Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE

Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshops in glass fusing and would like to further explore fused glass as a creative medium.

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Students Glasswork Landscape Panel
Students Glasswork
Students Glasswork
Students Glasswork

 

 

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop – 09/02/2013

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 9th February 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. Teaching the basics of fusing, cutting glass to a pattern and working with coloured sheet glass, frits and powders. You will create an original piece of glasswork and make your own fused glass light-catcher. Only 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

  • Date: Saturday 9th February 2013
  • Time: 2pm till 5:00pm
  • Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of glasswork)
  • Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

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Fused Glass Course – Day Classes 17/01/2013

Fused Glass Course: Day Class

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead day classes on fused glass.  This course incorporates our popular afternoon fusing workshops that we run and is an introduction to the craft of glass fusing.

On the course you will experiment with a range of fusing techniques and designs, allowing you to explore fused glass as a creative medium.  Students will learn to develop a design, cut glass to a pattern and work with coloured sheet glass, frits, powders and inclusions.

Over the duration of the course you will create a series of glass samples, a light catcher and an original piece of glasswork.   This can be either a panel or a medium sized round/square bowl 20cm diameter.  Only 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

Day Class

  • Starts: Thursday 17th January 2013
  • Finishes: Thursday 14th February 2013
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Time: 10:00am till 12:00pm
  • Costs: £115 (includes all materials & kiln-firings)
  • Venue:  Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE

For more information, available places and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Stained Glass Day Course – 16/02/2013

Stained Glass Day Course – Saturday 16th February 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead a day class on stained glass.  This day course is suitable for beginners and is an introduction to the craft of stained glass.

Students will look at designs, choose glass, learn how to cut glass to a pattern and shape the lead to make their own colourful panel.

All tools are provided and the course includes materials for a stained glass panel up to 20cm x 25cm.  Only 3 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

Day Class

  • Starts: Saturday 16th February 2013
  • Time: 9:30 am till 5:30pm
  • Costs: £120 (includes all materials)

Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE

For more information contact Paul Floyd on the details below.

For Booking Contact: Paul Floyd.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Gift Vouchers for the courses and workshops are available.  Please contact Paul Floyd for more details.

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Participant Information:

Aprons will be provided, please wear older clothes and no open-toe shoes.  This course involves working with lead and unfortunately we recommend that pregnant & nursing mothers do not attend.

Through out the day there will be lunch and tea breaks.  Lunch, drinks and a wonderful selection of cakes can be obtained from the Ruskin Glass Centre Organic Café.  Café opens Monday to Saturday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop – 19/01/2013

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 19th January 2013

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. Teaching the basics of fusing, cutting glass to a pattern and working with coloured sheet glass, frits and powders. You will create an original piece of glasswork and make your own fused glass light-catcher. Only 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.

  • Date: Saturday 19th January 2013
  • Time: 2pm till 4:30pm
  • Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of glasswork)
  • Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE

For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

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Christmas Craft Fair Weekend – 24th & 25th November 2012

Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday 24th November 2012 running until Sunday 25th November 2012 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Anyone hoping to make an early start on their Christmas shopping should look no further than our two day Christmas Craft Fair.  The Ruskin Glass Centre is the ideal choice for anyone looking for interesting and handmade Christmas gifts for all tastes and budgets, including Christmas decorations, soaps and cosmetics, ceramics, cards,  jewellery and much more.

The onsite studios will be joined by additional craft makers and stalls; many of which will be demonstrating their skills throughout the day.

The Cafe will also be getting in to the Christmas spirit with homemade mince pies and mulled wine on sale.

The Craft Fair is part of the Stourbridge Glass Quarter’s Christmas Festival and will be open 10:00am until 4:00pm both days, with free admission and free onsite car parking.

The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF

www.ruskinglasscentre.co.uk

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