Description
Fused Glass Masterclass – 2-day workshop (Installment Option Available)
Join our immersive 2-day fused glass masterclass and take your kiln work to the next level. Over two creative days, you will explore advanced kiln-fusing and slumping techniques while building confidence in designing and producing your own kiln-fired glass pieces.
First, you will learn how to cut, shape, and assemble glass with precision as you develop designs suited to kiln work. Then, you will progress into a deeper exploration of glass fusing methods, including full fuse, tack fuse, and slumping techniques. As you refine your skills, you will also experiment with layering, colour dilution, and striking surface effects such as the crackle finish.
In addition, you will work with a wide and inspiring selection of materials. You will choose from coloured glass, frits, stringers, and specialist glass paints to bring texture, depth, and vibrancy to your designs. Throughout the process, expert guidance will help you combine materials effectively and confidently.
Once your designs are complete, you will prepare them for kiln firing. Your work will then undergo several hours of firing in a specialist kiln, reaching temperatures of around 800°C. As a result, your pieces will transform into fused glass artworks with rich colour and dynamic surface effects.
Finally, on this fused glass masterclass, you will gain both technical understanding and creative freedom, allowing you to continue developing your kiln-glass practice beyond the workshop. With an instalment payment option available, this fused glass masterclass remains accessible while offering a high-level, hands-on creative experience for both developing and experienced glass artists.
Fused Glass Masterclass
Collection/Delivery
All your creations will be ready for collection the following week after they have been fired in the kiln or we can arrange delivery by courier – please choose the courier delivery option at checkout.
Tutor
Award-winning glass artist and teacher, Gigha Klinkenborg,
What’s Included?
This is an all-inclusive, 1-day workshop with all glass, materials, lunch, and refreshments.
Vouchers
Got a voucher? Please check for availability, then use your voucher code at checkout
What do I need to bring?
Please arrive wearing a mask or suitable face covering. This is necessary as some people may arrive together. This mask can be removed once you have been issued with your face shield. Please do not wear open shoes.
Lunch and refreshments
Lunch is included and will consist of
Baked potatoes with ham, cheese, and baked beans
Fresh selection of salad and dressings
Yummy Sweet treats to follow
There will also be teas, coffees, fruit tea, biscuits, etc. readily available throughout the day.
Duration:
2-day workshops start at 9.30 am (arrival from 9.15am) and will finish at 4pm
Location:
First-floor studio, Westside Warehouse, Bideford EX39 2AZ
Directions and Parking
Contact
Telephone 07761 998651 or Email
Tracey Dodd –
This is a very special experience on all counts! Firstly, the teaching, mentoring, generosity and care Gigha gives to everyone is a credit to her- the humour is a big added bonus! You feel very involved and nurtured but equally, allowed to follow your individual ideas with thoughtful advice to help you make something realistically possible.
Secondly, working with glass in its different forms is amazing and very fulfilling- it doesn’t matter how creative or not you are you always walk away with something you are pleased with.
Thirdly, the environment- a beautiful, inspiring set up that needs to be seen and experienced!
Overall, the experience is wonderful and I highly recommend it.
It does however come with a warning… you will want to go back for more it’s so good!