Glass making – Workshop plan 8 x 2-3 hours (Ages 16 and up)
| Date/Location | Plan title & brief description |
| 01/10/22
Studioname Project space |
Introduction to glass fusion.
Health and safety briefing. Learning about the material of glass and its compatibility. How to plan and assembled a designed glass product. Outcome: hanging bird. Plenary |
| 29/10/22
Studioname Project space |
How to cut and shape sheet glass.
Use of cutting tools with sheet glass. Outcome: a coaster. Plenary |
| 19/11/22
Studiname Project space |
Relief Slumping
Producing a clay tile in preparation for slumping. Learning clay modelling and construction techniques. Using textures and creating relief. Outcome: clay tile ready to fired for slumping. Plenary |
| BREAK | |
| 28/01/23
Studioname Project space |
Inclusions
Learn what is meant by inclusions and how to use them. Discovery and exploration of suitable materials. Outcome: 12cm x 12 cm tile. Plenary |
| 25/02/23
Studioname Project space |
Sgraffito
Learn the technique of sgraffito and the requirements necessary to complete a successful design. Outcome: 12cm x 12cm tile |
| 25/03/23
Studioname Project space |
Designing Exhibition Piece
Begin pointing towards final show outcome. Using the skills and techniques acquired from lessons 1-5 combine these to produce a final tile design which will form part of the group exhibition. Produce final design drawing and necessary working drawings. Make a start on final piece as a group artwork or individual pieces.
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| 22/04/23
Studioname Project space |
Producing final outcome
Making of final piece. Potential to revisit any previous session. |
| 20/05/22
Studioname Project space |
Producing final outcome
Final session to make exhibition piece. Potential to revisit any previous session. |
| 17/06/23
Group show opening |
Opening TBC (4 days) |