Fused Glass Flowers - Glass Fusing Workshop for Beginners
Make two Fused Glass Flowers & Learn simple fused glass techniques in this half-day mini workshop
"A really well planned and researched class, a great learning experience!" - Cate
Our half-day course is a great introduction to simple glass fusing techniques, with time to make two funky fused glass flowers.
The course
will give you an appreciation of some of the key materials used in fusing, plus an insight in to kiln operation and firing schedules.
With a maximum of 7 students you can be sure of plenty of attention and guidance throughout the class.
Fused Glass Flowers Fusing course for up to 7 people
First y ou'll learn how to cut glass shapes under our expert guidance, and then cut the petal shapes for your two flowers from clear glass from a choice of patterns designed to fuse together well.
We'll introduce you to the key tools and techniques needed to successfully cut your glass shapes and prepare them ready for the next session a week later....
You'll then decorate your petal shapes using coloured glass frits and powders and crushed clear glass to your own colour and design themes.
We'll also share with you the basics of Coefficient of Expansion and Compatibility of glass, the use of moulds and the firing schedules to be used for fusing your flowers - essential knowledge if you'd like to do more fusing in the future.
Once your petal shapes are decorated you'll lay them out ready to be fired.
Your pieces will be fired flat and then fired again in a mould to give the curved flower shape.
After firing your flowers will be ready for you to mount on the metal stems we provide.
Your finished flowers can be 'planted' indoors or outside in your garden!
The course cost of £99 inc VAT per person includes:
- All glass materials for the flowers including clear glass, frits and powders
- Two steel, powder-coated metal stems to mount your flowers on - approx 35cm tall
- Full tuition throughout
- Use of tools and protective gear
- Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits
- 1 tutor, maximum class size 7 people
- All your flowers to take home after firing
- Class runs for approx 3 hours
- Eligibility for our Project Day Programme with preferential prices for project firings
- Special Poppy class runs in late October, with your poppies fired and ready in advance of Armistice Day
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How to book your place - Fused Glass Flowers Course
If you're ready to book, choose the date you prefer and use the PayPal buttons to make your booking. You can pay by card or PayPal. We can also take bookings in the studio or you can buy this class as an emailable gift voucher.
All bookings are subject to our class bookings Terms And Conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
Contact us to buy this class as a gift voucher.
If you're ready to book, choose the course starting date you prefer and use the PayPal buttons to make your booking. You can pay by card or PayPal. We can also take bookings in the studio,
Our class bookings terms and conditions are here.
If you have any questions or concerns get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
2024 Fused Glass Flowers Classes
- Thursday 24th October 2.30 - 5.30pm - Fused Glass Poppies or Flowers - 2 places
2025 Fused Glass Flowers Classes
- Sunday 30th March 2pm - 5pm - Fused Glass Poppies or Flowers - 6 places
- Saturday 24th May 2pm - 5pm - Fused Glass Poppies or Flowers - 6 places
- Saturday 26th July 2pm - 5pm - Fused Glass Poppies or Flowers - 6 places
- Friday 26th September 2pm - 5pm - Fused Glass Poppies or Flowers - 6 places
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More information
- Click for details of our 6-week Intensive Glass Fusing Evening Course
- Click for details of our Beginners Fusion-Inclusion one-day class
- Click for our half-day Fused Glass Tealights mini-workshop
- Click for info on our Fused Glass Lanterns class
- Click for our class FAQ
About Vitreus Art
Vitreus Art is Jenny Timms and Mike Caddy - glass artists, course providers, and proprietors of Vitreus Art @ Bell Plantation, near Towcester.
Jenny is an accomplished glass artist who loves to share her passion for all glass art forms with students and visitors to the gallery.
Mike has developed a specialism in traditional leaded stained glass and the creation of 3d glass work. Together, the pair pride themselves on their friendly and supportive teaching style and in running inspiring courses for all levels.
Join us a little before Armistice Day to make a pair of commemorative glass poppies
