Online Education
We offer online glass courses In conjunction with our partner Bullseye Glass Co, including the free lessons below.
Free Courses
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Artists Drawing with Glass - Four glass artists show the techniques they employ to create beautiful drawings. |
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The Art of Kiln-glass - Explore a variety of finished pieces by contemporary artists working in kiln-glass. |
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Fusing Basics - Learn to fuse together layers of glass in a kiln while exploring glass as a unique art-making material. |
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Choosing Kilnforming Glass - Deciding which type of glass to use for your kilnforming projects. |
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Kiln-glass in Architectural Settings - Example of Kiln-glass used as architectural features such as lighting, furniture, staircases and public art. |
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Linear Reaction Plate - Step-by-step project demonstrating basic plate-making and glass-cutting principles and how special colours and effects can be achieved. |
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What is Glass? - Learn about the basic properties of glass, the types of art glass and their uses, and how glass is made at Bullseye Glass Company. |
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What is Kiln-Glass? - Learn about the different objects you can create in a kiln and the varied techniques you can use. |
Subscriber Lessons
Bullseye Glass offers an annual membership of just US$39 which enables you to enjoy immediate online access to the complete library of online lessons, and each year 12 more will be added for no additional charge. Lessons last about 10-15 minutes and can be viewed as often as you like, from any location using your personal online login details. Each lesson has three parts: a synopsis, the video, and a section for firing schedules and other helpful info.
The current library of online lessons includes:
- Coldworking with the Wet Belt Sander
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Colour Reactions and Special Effects - Drawing with Glass
- Firing: Basic Applications
- Firing: Basic Principles
- Glass Cleaning
- Glass Cutting
- Kiln Operation
- Kiln Shelves and Furniture
- Kiln Types
- Preparing Kiln Shelves
- Slumping Basics
- Tint Tone Plate
- Working with Powders on Sheet
- Working with Stringer
- Heatwork and Frit
To subscribe please visit the Bullseye Glass website.
Testimonials
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19th June 2013 - Only ordered three times but goods always arrived promptly and well packed. Delighted with quality and variety of products, especially the mixed packs which allow you to experiment and have greater choice of materials. Janette
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18th June 2013 - Your stock of all things glass is extensive, your prices are fair, your website is easy to search and navigate, your staff are friendly and helpful and your service is efficient - nuff said! Christine
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18th June 2013 - Excellent choices of products - as always! Karen
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17th June 2013 - Easy to use web site. Andrew
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16th June 2013 - Nice and easy service, thank you! Kathryn
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