Glass Fusing Weekend Course -
Turning Up The Heat
Learn a variety of fused glass techniques in 2 days - suitable for those who've done some fusing before
"Very well thought out and very Covid friendly!" - Carol
Our 'Turning Up the Heat' course is a great way to develop your fusing skills with time to make several projects within a structure created for anyone who's done some basic fusing already.
The course
will boost your essential technical skills and expand your understanding of the materials used in fusing. You'll also learn about kiln operation and firing schedules.
With a maximum of 4 students you can be sure of plenty of attention and guidance throughout the class.
2 days - Glass Fusing weekend course for up to 4 people
The course structure is divided into several sessions, each covering key techniques.
Session 1 - Learn how to cut glass accurately, including cutting opaque fusible glass - a valuable skill for fusers advancing beyond using just frits and powders
Session 2 - Looking at design of fusing projects, covering which materials can be used where in a design, and how placement of your fusible materials affects the end result.
Session 3 - Create three projects:
- Create a piece to be slumped using the tack fusing technique
- Create a piece to be draped using the tack fusing technique
- Create a piece using solid sections of glass, sitting next to each other
Day Two:
Session 4 - Overview of Kilns, moulds, and how to prepare each
Session 5 - Creating card stencils for a screen-printed fused project and then making your screen-printed design using fusible glass powders
Session 6 - Create a kiln-carved piece using stencils and and fibre paper
Session 7 - Discuss firing schedules, key elements of kiln programming and the importance of correct annealing
Our aim is for you to enjoy the course, learn much more about making fused glass art than our 1-day classes can cover and, after firing, take home a number of pieces of fused glass of your own design!
The course cost of £285 inc VAT per person includes:
- All materials required
- Full tuition throughout
- Use of tools and protective gear
- Lunch and Refreshments during the course
- Maximum class size 4 people
- Info pack to keep with information on glass and tools used, kiln schedules used, plus reminders on techniques - emailed as PDF
- All your work to take home after firing
- Eligibility for our Project Day Programme with preferrential prices for project firings
- Class runs from 10.30am on day one to 5pm on day two with breaks for lunch at our Northants studio
How to book your place - Glass Fusing Weekend Course
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.
We've updated our workshops-related COVID-19 fact sheet - find it here.
If you have any questions or concerns get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
2024 Glass Fusing Weekend Courses
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More information
- 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 5-day fused glass and stained glass course in Northants
- Click for info on our Fused Glass Lanterns class
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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.
Learn to cut glass accurately to incorporate shaped coloured sections in your work 
