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Beginners Fused Glass Workshop – 13/04/2013

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop on the 13th April 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 13th April 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

Students Glasswork Light-catcher
Students Fused Glass – before fusing
Students Light-catcher – Before Fusing
Students Light-catcher – Before Fusing
Students Light-catcher – After Fusing

 

Fused Glass Course – Evening Class Summer 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 5 week 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: Tuesday 16th April 2013
  • Finishes: Tuesday 14th May 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

Students Fused Glass Platter
Students Fused Glass Bowl
Students Fused Glass Platter
Students Fused Glass Platter

 

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

Childrens Fused Glass Workshop

On Saturday afternoon we held a fused glass workshop for a small group of young people.Web TGS Childrens Workshop (2)

The afternoon went well and they took their time to work on designs for a hanging panel and created unique artworks.Web TGS Childrens Workshop (3)

Their fused glass panels were made to their designs using a combination of coloured frits, stringers, gems and glass shapes.Web TGS Childrens WorkshopWeb TGS Childrens Workshop (1)

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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

Candlelit Shopping Evening

The Ruskin Glass Centre is holding  a ‘ Candlelit Shopping Evening’ on Thursday 13th December 2012 from 6pm till 8pm.

Studios and shops at Ruskin Glass Centre invite you to share a Candlelit Evening of festive shopping.  With exhibitions by on site artists and showcasing a wide selection of Handmade Christmas Gifts that will please all tastes.

Visit the Ruskin Glass Centre, A fantastic place to treat yourself, family or friends to an original piece of art or buy an unusual one-off Christmas gift.  Mulled wine, mince pies and carol singers will make for a festive evening.

Venue: The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE

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Image Credits:  Simon Bruntnell Photograph

Monika Mihalyfi 'Glowing Vessels'
Monika Mihalyfi ‘Glowing Vessels’

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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Advanced Fused Glass Workshop

Fused Glass
Fused Glass
Students Glasswork

Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop on the 1st September 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 1st September 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.

Please contact Paul Floyd for further details and to book your place.

Contact: Paul Floyd or subscribe to mailing list for future events by entering your email address on the right.

Contact Studio: 01384 399412

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

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