Just organising photos of recent projects & commissions for website inclusion and I remembered this great article written by Jamie Hubbard of ‘Creative Woodwork’ about a project we worked on together last year – The ‘Gaudi’ inspired window for a fantastic ‘Barn Conversion’ for a Writer and his Family.
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 13th December 2014
Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The intermediate/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.
Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshop or have previous experience 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.
Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 6th December 2014
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 6th December 2014
Time: 2pm till 4:30pm
Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of glasswork)
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 29th November 2014
Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The intermediate/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.
Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshop or have previous experience 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.
Below is a list of the courses, workshops and events that we will be running in September & October 2014. Each event will also be listed separately on the website events page.
September
20th September 2014 –Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
27th September 2014 – Stained Glass Day Workshop 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
24th September 2014 – Stained Glass 10 Week Course 10am till 12:00pm: £215
October
11th October 2014 –Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45
18th October 2014 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
25th October 2014 – Glass Fusing Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm : Group Booking
For further information and booking; Please contact Paul Floyd, Transparent Glass Studio on 01384 399412.
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 15th November 2014
Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The intermediate/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.
Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshop or have previous experience 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.
Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 8th November 2014
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 8th November 2014
Time: 2pm till 4:30pm
Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of glasswork)
Stained Glass Day Course – Saturday 1st November 2014
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 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.
Starts: Saturday 1st November 2014
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, available places and booking contact Paul Floyd or on the details below.
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.
Throughout 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 8:30am till 4:00pm.
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 25th October 2014
Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The intermediate/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.
Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshop or have previous experience 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.
Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 18th October 2014
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 18th October 2014
Time: 2pm till 4:30pm
Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of glasswork)
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 11th October 2014
Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. The intermediate/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.
Please note: These advanced workshops are for people who have previously attended the taster workshop or have previous experience 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.
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. This course is suitable for complete beginners or intermediate students that would like to build on their previous skills and knowledge.
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 4 people per workshop for maximum individual attention.
Day Class
Starts: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Half-Term: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Finishes: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Duration: 10 weeks
Time: 10:00am till 12:00pm
Costs: £215 (includes all materials)
Level: Beginners to Intermediate
Venue: Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, The Glasshouse, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE
For more information and booking contact Paul Floyd or on the details below.