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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.

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

 

 

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

Seasonal Glass Light-catchers

We have been creating a series of  fused glass light-catchers this week, in preparation for our ‘Christmas Craft Weekend’ on the 24th and 25th November.

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Elmfield Advent Fayre Saturday 24th November 2012

Transparent Glass Studio have been selected to be part of the Craft Market at Elmfield Schools much loved annual Advent Fayre on Saturday 24th November – 11am to 4pm.

The Advent Fayre is a family event and this year the theme is “A Dickensian Christmas”, as it is 200 years since Charles Dickens wrote the Pickwick Papers.

At the Advent Fayre there will be craft stalls from selected local makers and artisans,  a wide choice of handmade gifts from the pupils and parents and plenty of seasonal activities for children: candle dipping, story telling, puppet shows, pocket money stall, beautiful gifts to make.

There will be a wonderful hot food restaurant, cakes, as well as live singing.  Come and do your Christmas Shopping and have a glimpse at our exciting School.

There will also be a preview evening on the Friday 23rd 2012 from 7pm till 9pm for adults only.

Venue: Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School, 14 Love Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2EA

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Monika Mihalyfi – Ceramic Stars

Fused Glass Course – Evening Class Spring Term

Fused Glass Course: Evening Class

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead evening 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.

Evening Class

  • Starts: Tuesday 15th January 2013
  • Finishes: Tuesday 12th February 2013
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Time: 6:30pm till 8:30pm
  • 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

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Fused Glass Course – Day Class Spring term

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: Monday 14th January 2013
  • Finishes: Monday 11th 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

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Advanced Fused Glass Workshop

Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 17th November 2012

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 17th November 2012
  • 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

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Beginners Fused Glass Workshop

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Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 27th October 2012

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 27th October 2012
  • 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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Advanced Fused Glass Workshop

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Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 20th October 2012

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 20th October 2012
  • 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

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Fused Glass Course – Day Class Autumn Term

Fused Glass Course: Day Class

Glass designer & maker Paul Floyd will lead evening 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: Monday 1st October 2012
  • Finishes: Monday 29th October 2012
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Time: 10:00pm 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 and booking contact Paul Floyd  or on the details below.

Studio: 01384 399412

Email Address: info@paulfloyd.co.uk 

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