Join Jackie for the newest addition to our Globe 2 courses… hot glass!
We’ll be exploring the exciting possibilities of hot glass ‘flame-working’ or "‘torch-working’, in these upcoming brand new short courses!
Over the 3 sessions, you will produce a selection of patterned beads, using both Transparent and Opal glass.
Week 1 - Selecting 2 colour ways, pull your own stringer from rods.
-Create a set of mandrels in a variety of thicknesses, ready to use in the following week. These are the rods you will melt the glass around, and the thinner the rod- the smaller the hole is in the bead.
-Practice hand-eye coordination, using both hands and both sides of your brain! (see Jackie in the photo practicing that skill)
Week 2 - Produce upto 10 transparent beads; a mixture of plain, marbled and patterned styles. These will be left to anneal, and ready to construct the following week.
Week 3 - Produce upto 10 opal beads; a mixture of plain, marbled and patterned styles. These will be left to anneal, and ready to collect the following week.
-Using the transparent beads, create a bracelet/ necklace/ key chain.
-Prepare materials for the opal bead collection, which can also be collected the following week, to construct at home.
WHERE: Globe 2
HOW MUCH: £100 for 3 weeks (Only 3 spaces per course available)
WHEN: Mondays, 6-8pm
July & August - Monday 21st July until Monday 4th August
August - Monday 11th August until Monday 25 August