Funky Fused Glass Jewellery Making
Half-day workshops with Jenny Timms
"Jenny's enthusiasm...is infectious and her patience is commendable." - Sue
Fused Glass Jewellery - make your own jewellery and learn about kiln fusing on this class for beginners.
This afternoon workshop will teach you how to cut clear and coloured glass, and create interesting 'jewels' to turn into pendants and earrings. No previous experience is necessary.
We will cover the basics of glass cutting using professional grade tools, and then building these pieces of glass into cabochons.
You will be shown how to make a tiny glass ‘sandwich’ - the filling being coloured glass frit and/or dichroic glass.
These pieces will then be fused in our kiln, making your glass sandwich into fused glass cabochons.
Due to firing and resin curing time the construction of the pieces will be done after the class by Jenny or Mike.
We provide sterling silver findings to make 2 finished pendants and 2 pairs of earrings.
Of course all your completed work is yours to take home; additional silver findings are available if you'd like to
finish off more of your 'jewels'.
We'll send you photos of your pieces once fused (or feel free to call in) so you can choose which pieces you'd like us to attach bails and earring posts to.
You will learn:
- Glass cutting
- An introduction to glass fusing
- What works well as a designed piece of glass jewellery
- How to have fun with glass and explore new ideas
Please bring :
- Flat enclosed shoes (no sandals) and old clothes; an apron is provided
- Enthusiasm
- Your close-up spectacles if you wear them
- Some ideas for what you might like to make – a quick internet search for fused jewellery might be helpful, but even better are your own ideas!
The course cost of £85 inc VAT per person includes:
- Enough glass to make up to 5 pendant-sized cabochons and matching earring cabochons – depending on your cutting skills
- Silver findings so 2 of the best cabochons can be made into pendants, along with the matching pair of earrings
- 2 x Sterling Silver Bails, 4 earring posts and 4 earring butterflies
- Optional 18" Sterling Silver Mini Snake Chain Necklace (small extra charge)
- Use of tools and apron
- Refreshments during the class
- Maximum class size 5 people
- All your work to take home (after firing)
How to book your place on Fused Glass Jewellery
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.
Jewellery making takes place at the Vitreus Art Northants studio just outside Towcester on these dates; class runs from 1pm to 5pm.
2024 Dates:
- Midweek classes for 1-3 attendees are available - contact us to arrange
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What attendees have said about our classes:
"Clear structure with definite aims and goals. Relaxed atmostphere."
"Loved it! Lots of info clearly described and demonstrated. Thanks a lot..."
"I thought that the class would be interesting but it quite exceeded my expectations and I must commend you both for providing a fun learning experience in a very professional yet friendly environment.."
About Jenny Timms / Vitreus Art
Vitreus Art is Jenny Timms and Mike Caddy - glass artists, course providers, and proprietors of Vitreus Art.
Jenny is an accomplished glass artist who loves to share her passion for all glass art forms with students and visitors to the gallery.
