Casting usually takes several days to learn, but we have developed this very informative intensive class so that you learn to cast in a day.
You will finish this class with two glass castings which will require little coldworking.
Time and Place
Duration 1 day - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Total 6 hours.
Warm Glass UK, 5 Havyatt Park, Wrington, Bristol. BS40 5PA
Class Description
Hands-on from the outset, you will begin by making a clay form to mould from. As we progress through the day, you will build two open face moulds using alginate and plater.
Mould 1 will be used to cast glass around your form using glass billet, this will be an optically transparent open face casting.
Mould 2 will be used to cast your form in glass using glass frit, this will be a traditional cast piece.
Finally you will load the kiln ready for the two day firing process required for casting glass.
Firing schedules, glass preparation, mould charging, cold working and health & safety will be covered during the class.
Your finished pieces will be partially cleaned up and sharp edges removed for you, further coldworking may be required.
Teacher - Becky Wills, who has trained at Bullseye Glass in Oregon.
What to Prepare
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no previous experience required
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please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes
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all materials and a delicious lunch are included and all necessary tools are provided. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements.
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we restrict the class size to 8 people
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we teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)
Cancellations up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that date a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course.
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