Glass art taster: create a coaster, tile, pendant, or earrings

About this course

The course introduces glass art processes including casting, fusing, sagging and slumping, alongside foundational cold-working skills. Participants explore materials and techniques while developing a small personal piece such as a coaster, tile, pendant or earrings. Teaching combines individual and group demonstrations, one-to-one guidance, practical exercises, project work and group discussion. Visual and written handouts support the sessions, with teaching adapted to different levels of experience and learning styles.

What you'll learn

• Identify basic glass art techniques, materials and kiln-forming processes
• Experiment with glass processes to make a small individual piece
• Begin using cold-working and kiln-forming techniques
• Apply safe working practices in a glass studio
• Use specialist glassworking tools and equipment under guidance

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for complete beginners and for learners with some existing experience who want to make a small glass project. Participation includes demonstrations, individual tuition, practical exercises and group discussion, with learners developing an individual piece at their own pace.

• The course includes an individual project supported by one-to-one feedback.
• There is no formal assessment.

Before you go

• Basic materials and specialist tools are provided.
• Visual and written handouts are available in print and electronically.
• No homework is set.