tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72607863958999527582012-02-10T16:01:59.895ZWorkshopsThese pages describe the stained glass classes and workshops conducted in the Verrier studio. Classes include weekend, evening and tailor made events relating to stained glass, fusing glass, glass jewellery, glass bead making and other processes.Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-88401845771364761582012-02-10T15:56:00.000Z2012-02-10T15:56:21.042ZStained Glass Painting Class
Traditional Stained Glass Painting
One-day taster class
In this class you will be introduced to
the techniques of painting and firing images onto glass using the
traditional paints and materials. You will choose an image and paint
the tracing lines and introduce shading and stain to make a permanent
glass painting. Originality is not required at this introductory
stage; this class is an Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-34597762960069001962012-02-10T15:52:00.000Z2012-02-10T15:52:54.253ZTiffany Stained Glass Class
Copper Foil Technique
One-day Taster Class
Become familiar with the Tiffany
(copper foil) stained glass techinque. In this one-day taster, you
will create a suncatcher from a selection of cartoons. You will
choose the glass, cut it, foil it and solder the panel to create a
colourful addition for your windows.
Date: Saturday 26th May
2012, 10 am to 5pm in a well-equipped working studio Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-67959554063436870742012-02-10T15:48:00.000Z2012-02-10T16:01:59.902ZGlass Fusing Class
Glass
Fusing
One-day taster
class
In
this one-day class you will explore the possibilities of kiln formed
glass and be able to determine if this as a medium for you. You will explore
the manipulation of glass through cutting, colour combinations,
thickness effects, glass arrangement, and inclusions to make four
tiles, one platter and one small bowl.
Date
and Location: Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-71723110504675739282012-02-10T15:41:00.000Z2012-02-10T15:41:50.394ZStained Glass Class
Stained Glass Taster
One-day course
In this one day course you will become
familiar with the techniques of leaded glass through making a panel
of about 10 pieces. You will select from a group of prepared
cartoons, select and cut glass, lead the glass, solder and finish the
panel with hanging loops. This will enable you to try out the medium without a big time commitment or cost.
Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-15428806940726431422011-10-06T16:08:00.000+01:002011-10-06T16:08:03.185+01:00Glass 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
1st
week:
Learn
operation of the torch and manipulation of glass and mandrels to make
basic beads. Make stringers and twisties.
2nd
week:
Make
round, square and other shaped beads
3rd
week:
Casing,
decoration and exploration of chosen Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-62744412825766111292011-10-06T09:39:00.000+01:002011-10-06T16:08:38.646+01:00Fused 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 continuingStephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-35005754731982256652011-10-06T09:30:00.001+01:002011-10-06T08:00:16.229+01:00Fused Glass Evening ClassesKiln 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 Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-50278949825439372722011-10-06T09:30:00.000+01:002011-10-06T07:52:53.853+01:00Leaded Glass Evening ClassLeaded 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 Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-87654211561365127782011-07-17T12:00:00.007+01:002011-10-06T08:08:22.398+01:00Kiln 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 Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-78799258147125352182011-06-24T19:56:00.000+01:002011-10-06T16:10:09.075+01:00The Open KilnThe 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 Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-11858102471514696162011-06-23T20:19:00.000+01:002011-10-06T16:10:37.901+01:00The Open TorchThe 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 chargesStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-27503546765289206502011-06-22T19:25:00.000+01:002011-10-06T16:11:45.796+01:00Open Access StudioVerrier 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 Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.86454 -4.226372255.8623125 -4.2313077 55.866767499999995 -4.2214367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-34736024032758740262011-03-15T16:55:00.004Z2011-03-31T09:19:43.914+01:00Comments on Workshops and Classes, 2011Comments 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 Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-324265236722960932010-11-06T13:08:00.002Z2010-11-06T13:23:52.453ZFusing WorkshopFusing glass together with heat is a wonderful experience. Cut and arrange the glass, place it in the kiln overnight and view a transformed piece of work the next morning! This decorative glass technique has immediate appeal and great versatility. The workshop combines two of the most popular forms of kiln working - fusing and slumping to give you either dramatic or subtle colours and shapes Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-58239296368173264012010-11-06T12:52:00.005Z2010-11-06T13:26:42.564ZLeaded Glass Workshop 2011Learn the leaded glass technique that is centuries old. You will be able to produce panels and windows of striking colour and design after the experience given by this workshop.The workshop is appropriate for novices as well as experienced people. It introduces you to the traditional skills of making stained glass windows and adds to your skills. You will produce a panel from your own design or Stephen Richardhttps://profiles.google.com/112778184314586915986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-5590483302783494392010-03-11T15:49:00.007Z2010-11-06T14:04:33.646ZWorkshop ScheduleSchedule of Workshops 2011Leaded Glass - 29-30 JanuaryKiln Formed Glass (Fusing) - 26-27 FebruaryEvening Classes for 2011Leaded GlassKiln Formed GlassClick on the titles to get a description of past workshop contents and prices. Comments on the workshops can be seen here and here.Cutting with ConfidenceFusingBeadmakingLeaded GlassGlass bowlsFusing and Kiln CarvingFusing and BowlsYou can see my CVStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-37916066877557557402010-01-15T09:35:00.001Z2010-01-15T09:35:00.408ZSelection of a Training CourseOften selecting training in glass is a lottery. It most commonly is done through propinquity and incidental knowledge. Most often a course is chosen because information came to hand of a class that is being held nearby. These are not always the best criteria. It may be better to travel for a course that fits your needs better.There are some things that you can check to help determine whether Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-78382706711983638212010-01-09T21:08:00.000Z2010-01-09T21:08:00.776ZSpecially Designed WorkshopsSpecially Designed Workshops are arranged from time on various subjects. It is also possible to extend workshops by using the “Open Kiln” or “Open Torch” methods into a guided development of the techniques. Telephone or e-mail to propose new topics or dates and to find out what is being prepared. Other workshops can be organised on different topics or existing workshops can be held at different Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-23906474164833853042009-09-20T20:20:00.001+01:002010-01-01T09:18:55.590ZCorporate EventsI recently completed a corporate event for the National Bank of Australia. No, I didn't get to go to Australia to present it - NAB is the owner of the Clydesdale Bank. As a team reward and social event, the team leader decided to enquire about an activity rather than just a meal. This allowed people to try something new and have some tangible results at the end of the event. The people arrived Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-91346684785559342092009-08-20T20:23:00.001+01:002010-10-30T15:04:06.653+01:00Training testimonialI received this very pleasing response after a linked series of training sessions done in collaboration with the Argylle and Bute Business Development Programme.“Training sessions with you were invaluable, essentially creating technical building blocks allowing me to develop my new skills. A natural progression from this would be the enormous increase in my confidence & knowing that whenever I Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-73577802762651938092009-07-22T20:21:00.000+01:002009-07-22T20:21:00.274+01:00Testimonials“Workshops - These were well run with all materials prepared in advance and all equipment readily available.Explanations were clear and concise. The fact that the numbers were small made for a more personal, friendly approach which I like. Any questions or problems encountered were readily answered and rectified by Steve. Techniques were taught well enabling you to practise these in future Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-90539675291962849372009-07-20T18:58:00.004+01:002010-10-30T14:57:44.564+01:00Fusing and Kiln CarvingKiln carving enables you to make wall hangings with an extra dimension. The technique allows you to produce panels with bas-relief emphasis in addition to the colour. You can get dramatic effects by the way the light enters and reflects from the panels.This two-day intermediate level workshop develops the fundamentals of kiln processes with exercises. You will use clear and coloured glass to Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-79973907287775706972009-07-20T18:54:00.003+01:002010-10-30T14:56:14.980+01:00Fusing and BowlsThis workshop combines two of the most popular forms of kiln working - fusing and slumping to give you dramatic or subtle colours and shapes for the house or garden.You will prepare a number of tests on the first day, using a variety of materials - metals, frits, confetti, mica, stringers and even cut glass. Discussions of kiln forming basics – glass, mould materials, firings, etc – will be Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-73777523068862591482009-07-20T18:51:00.003+01:002010-10-30T14:55:25.052+01:00Glass BowlsThis workshop introduces you to the most popular form of kiln working - slumping. You will prepare a number of tests on the first day, using a variety of materials - metals, frits, confetti, mica, stringers and even cut glass! Discussions of kiln forming basics – glass, mould materials, firings, etc – will be interspersed with demonstrations and actual making.A few bowls will be produced over theStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-3485583706425662092009-07-20T18:47:00.003+01:002010-10-30T14:54:45.159+01:00Leaded Glass WorkshopLearn the leaded glass technique that is centuries old! You will be able to produce panels and windows of striking colour and design after the experience given by this workshop.This workshop is appropriate for novices as well as experienced people. It introduces you to the traditional skills of making stained glass windows. You will produce one panel from a stock design or one of your own. You Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-61381631591148650202009-07-20T18:41:00.004+01:002010-10-30T14:54:11.335+01:00Fusing WorkshopFusing glass together with heat is a wonderous experience. Cut and arrange the glass, place it in the kiln overnight and view a transformed piece of work the next morning! This decorative glass technique has immediate appeal and is much quicker than the traditional copper foil and leaded glass techniques.This is a beginner to intermediate level workshop integrating the fundamentals of kiln Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-26996493275129947732009-07-20T18:37:00.003+01:002010-10-30T14:53:40.413+01:00Beadmaking WorkshopThis is your opportunity to make beads for your own jewellery! Take some glass, some heat and a little turning of the mandrel and you have a bead!This workshop introduces you to working with hot glass on a small scale. The basics of bead making, including the use of tools, safety and bench set-up are covered. Participants will make a dozen or more beads, developing the various skills of Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786395899952758.post-38047579017394539122009-07-20T18:27:00.004+01:002010-10-30T14:53:06.706+01:00Cutting with Confidence WorkshopsGlass cutting is a skill that often is not fully acquired for years after starting in glass. This restricts your ability to make the right cut the first time, eliminating a lot of grinding and shaping.In this two hour session, you will learn to cut with confidence and efficiency. The skills include straight and curving cuts, circles, use of the tools, safety aspects of cutting glass. This Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0