Glass Beads

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00

6th to 20th  December 2011

Objective:

Make your own glass beads using glass and heat 

Syllabus for the course

1^st week:

Learn operation of the torch and manipulation of glass and mandrels to make basic beads. Make stringers and twisties.

2^nd week:

Make round, square and other shaped beads

3^rd week:

Casing, decoration and exploration of chosen elements.

Cost: £75.00 includes one-to-one instruction, all tools, torch, gases, glass

Location:

Studio 8, WASPS Studios, 77 Hanson Street, Glasgow G31 2HF

Telephone 0141 556 5700

email: stephen.richard43@gmail.com

Fused Glass Jewels

Create jewels from glass using fusing and casting methods. You will develop the essentials of cutting, firing, shaping and polishing. You will learn the main means of attaching jewellery findings to the jewels you create.

All this will be done in four easy evening sessions. The course fee includes glass, tools and firings, but not jewellery findings. There is the possibility of continuing with open studio hire to develop work.

Tuesdays, 7 -9 pm

6th to 27th March 2012

Syllabus for the course

1st week

Information

Safety introduction

Introduction to materials – glass and accessories – rod, stringer, frit, dichoric mica, metals

Tools – hand – cutter, breakers, guides, lapping pads - and machines – grinders, flat lap, linisher, tile cutting machine

Fusing principles – heating, annealing, cooling

Firing types – slump ,tack, fire polish, full fuse, casting

Activities

Scoring and breaking glass

Fire simple pieces

2nd week

Information

Layers & design elements

Paints

Pattern bars

Activities

Create channels for hanging

Fire layered pieces using accessories

Use vitreous paints and enamels

Make a short pattern bar

3rd week

Information

Drilling holes

Cold working

Activity

Drill holes – dremmel, core drill

Use hand pads, grinder, flat lap, linisher, tile cutter

Cut pattern bar slices and fire

4th week

Information

casting and moulds

Activities

making frit

filling and firing casting moulds

Cost: £100 including all glass, accessories, kiln firings, use of machines, but not the jewellery findings.

Further information and studio location

Fused Glass Evening Classes

Kiln Forming
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm

10 January to 28 February 2012

Objective:
Develop skills and understanding of heat effects on glass and make some beautiful objects.

Description:
The course will develop skills and knowledge about cutting glass; colour combinations; thickness effects; kiln operations and heat control; effects of glass arrangement; inclusions; results at different temperatures.

Eight sessions; £200 includes instruction and all tools, glass, materials and kiln firings. You will have a number of items to take away with you at the end of the course.

Syllabus:
Session 1 - Cut glass to patterns using correct pressure and body control, colour combination, principles of firing schedules
Session 2 – exercises relating to effects of thickness – tiles and small squares and rectangles; initial instruction on kiln operations
Session 3 – layering glass, composition and effects of variations
Session 4 - Inclusions – metals – and accessories – frit, confetti, stringers
Session 5 - Tack fusing
Session 6 – Full/flat fusing
Session 7 – Slumping
Session 8 – Kiln carving

Continuation:
You can continue your experience by use of the Open Studio on Tuesdays by appointment. Use of the kilns is subject to availability.

Location:
Studio 8, WASPS Studios, 77 Hanson Street, Glasgow G31 2HF
Telephone 0141 556 5700

Leaded Glass Evening Class

Leaded Glass
Tuesdays,  7:00 – 9:00pm

27th September to 29th November 2011  and
11 April to 5 June 2012

Objective:
Develop skills in lead light construction.

Description:
The course will develop skills and knowledge in glass cutting, designing cartoons, cutting from the cartoons; lead calme - its use and manipulation; soldering; cementing and finishing.

Eight sessions; £150 includes instruction, tools and materials. You will have a completed panel to take away with you.

Syllabus
Session 1 - cutting glass with appropriate pressure and body control, cutting to cartoon lines, cutting shapes.
Session 2 – Characteristics of glass for cutting, for combinations, cartoons – purpose and making initial ones.
Session 3 – Selection of glass, finalising and cutting from cartoon, and patterns
Session 4 - Continue cutting glass
Session 5 - Continue cutting, adjust to fit cartoon
Session 6 – Lead calme – description, cutting, fitting- butting and tucking
Session 7 – Continue assembly of panel
Session 8 – Soldering and finish techniques

Continuation
You can continue your experience by use of the Open Studio at £7 per hour including the use of tools on Tuesdays.

Location:
Studio 8, WASPS Studios, 77 Hanson Street, Glasgow G31 2HF
Telephone 0141 556 5700

Kiln Forming Taster Classes

Kiln Forming Taster Evening Classes

Tuesdays Sept 27 – Oct 11, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Objective:

Explore the possibilities of kiln formed glass and determine if this as a medium for you.

Description:

The course participants will explore the manipulation of glass through cutting, colour combinations, thickness effects, glass arrangement, and inclusions at small scales.

Three sessions; £80 includes instruction, tools, glass, materials and kiln firings. You will have a number of items to take away with you at the end of the course.

Syllabus:

Session 1 - Cut glass to patterns, colour combination, effects of thickness – tiles and small squares and rectangles

Session 2 – layering glass, composition and effects of variations

Session 3 – Inclusions, accessories tack fusing, slumping

Continuation:

You can continue your experience by taking one of the full 8 week courses on kiln forming.

Location:

Studio 8, WASPS Studios, 77 Hanson Street, Glasgow G31 2HF

Contact:

Telephone 0141 556 5700

Email: stephen.richard43@gmail.com

The Open Kiln

The Open Kiln offers you facilities to develop your interest in kiln forming beyond classes and workshops. The studio facilities are made available to you to create your work.

Four kilns are available - three electric and one gas fired kilns. The electric kilns range from 400 mm square through 500 mm square to 2200 mm by 1030 mm. The gas fired kiln which is suitable for fusing, slumping and paint firing is 400 mm by 600 mm. The costs vary according to the size of kiln and type of firing being done. The electricity or gas used is charged in addition to the kiln usage charge. information on these charges

Staff will be on hand to answer questions and give guidance with your projects and in the firing of the kiln. You can use your own glass or buy at the studio. You will need to have your own hand tools. Firing fees and mould rental charges apply. Contact Stephen to learn more about the charges.

At least one class in kiln formed glass is a prerequisite. It is expected that you will have some experience in and knowledge of kiln forming.

To enquire about an open kiln session contact Stephen Richard

The Open Torch

The Open Torch offers you facilities to develop your skills in torch working beyond the basics of classes and workshops.

The studio facilities are made available by appointment to you to create your work. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and give guidance with your projects and in the annealing of your pieces. You can use your own glass or buy at the studio.

Firing fees and gas charges apply. At least one class in torch working glass is a prerequisite.

To enquire about an open kiln session contact Stephen Richard

Open Access Studio

Verrier provides an open access arrangement for those without space or all the required equipment to make use of the studio and its facilities. This is done at times when there are no other major works in progress.


Bench space and a variety of machines are made available to the enthusiast to enable them to pursue their interest without the necessity of having to sign up to classes or obtain expensive premises and machines. It is expected that you will have your own hand tools and minor supplies such as paper and pencils.




Staff will be on hand to assist where necessary, although it is expected that a certain level of competence has already been achieved. The studio is outfitted for a variety of techniques: copper foil, leaded glass, kiln forming, and cold working.





Supplies are available for purchase if desired, but your own materials can be used when ever you wish.
You can make use of the studio on an hourly or a daily basis exclusive of major machine use. Go here for the charges.
To arrange a session, contact Stephen Richard

Comments on Workshops and Classes, 2011

Comments relating to Workshops and Evening Classes in 2011:

"I thoroughly enjuoyed the days, particularly as Steve varied it to suit the wishes of those present."

"Having used the facilities before, I knew what to expect on a one-to-one basis - Steve was every bit as good with four-to-one."

"Had a really nice time."

"Was always excited on a Tuesday to see how things turned out." [fusing evening classes]

"Everyone was nice and helpful. Always available for advice and nothing was too much trouble."

"No hurry, allowed to go at my own pace."

"Could I have a follow up from this one - more advanced - and using additional techniques?"