Introduction to Fused Glass Workshop Evening
Overview
Wolverhampton glass artist Suzie from Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass will be teaching an ‘Introduction into Fused Glass Techniques’ workshop exclusive to Spice West Midlands. This workshop is suitable for beginners or as a refresher course.
During the workshop you will learn some basic glass fusing and inclusion techniques with float glass and also basic layering with coloured glass. Participants will be introduced to a selection of materials and various tools. In this 2.5 hour workshop each participant will make 3 items: A coaster tile, a hanging suncatcher and a jewellery pendant.
Your creations will be kiln fired by Suzie following the class and collection/delivery can be organised from 10 days later. There are several collection venue options and postage can be arranged for a small additional fee.
Places are limited to 12 members per workshop. All Materials, safety equipment and tools are provided. Please wear closed toe shoes.
The workshop is taught in a relaxed atmosphere in an arts & crafts café and refreshments will be available to purchase separately from the café throughout the workshop. The café has full disabled access.
Book today to secure your place and to learn something new and exciting!
Location & Itinerary
As a landlocked artist in West Midlands, Suzie Lavender strives to bring the ocean inland and into your homes with her signature Shoreline Collection of decorative glassware and jewellery.
The Shoreline Collection is an individual and exciting glass range of kiln fired glass art and accessories, the origins of which were born during Suzie’s university experimentations whilst studying towards her 2015 graduation in Applied Arts BA(Hons). All pieces are cut, decorated by hand and kiln fired in Suzie’s Wolverhampton Studio. Commissions and consultations are always welcome.
Suzie returned to the University of Wolverhampton as Artist in Residence in 2018-19 and has been recently been accepted to begin study for her Master’s degree in September 2019.
In addition to her own glasswork, Suzie teaches popular glass fusing workshops to the public at venues throughout the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire.
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