In this 2-day intensive workshop, participants will explore the ancient technique of pâte de verre (glass paste) to create unique pieces in two dimensions and three dimensions. All the essentials will be covered in the class – mixing glass, hand building moulds, firing and divesting. No prior experience with glass is required. The basic principles…
Design and Create Your Own Unique Christmas Ornaments! Take this fun 3 hour taster workshop to learn about kiln-formed glass and make your own Christmas ornament! If you are looking for unusual things to do in Dublin and are feeling creative then this could be the experience for you! No experience is necessary. This 3…
In this fun workshop, join the experienced instructors from Glint Glass Studio, to design and create your own drinking glass and stirrer. Using specialist equipment at our pop up studio at the Dock, students will learn techniques such as grinding, and engraving glass under supervision of the expert instructors. Make a juice, whiskey or cocktail…
Come and join artist members of the @GlassSocietyofIreland to make your own sustainable stained glass in this FREE workshop! Join us at our pop-up studio at the Dock in Carrick on Shannon, for a stained glass workshop where our expert team will introduce you to different stained glass techniques to make a copper foil (Tiffany)…
Flameworking Essentials is a two day workshop for people who want to learn methods and techniques of working at a bench torch with Borosilicate glass. The class will cover the basics of working with solid rod and hollow tubes. Participants will have the opportunity to learn flameworking skills and techniques that will allow them to…
In this short workshop you will make a unique piece of flat Pâte de Verre, using a small piece of text that you will bring with you. Pâte de Verre is the ancient art of using crushed glass and glass powders to create thin pieces of glass. During this 2 hour session you will design…
Have you taken a kiln glass (aka fused glass) jewellery course, either here at Glint or somewhere else? Would you like to take your creations to the next level? Then this weekly class is for you! This course is designed to build upon your basic kiln glass jewellery skills. Practice your technique and improve your…
Learn the beautiful art of stained glass windows as Deirdre Buckley Cairns guides you through the process in a one day workshop. You will learn how to cut glass, use the lead, solder, cement, polish, and how to display your finished piece. Join Deirdre for her next Stained Glass Workshop on Saturday March 25th 2023,…
Work small and create wearable glass art! You will be introduced to special glass types, including textured and dichroic glass, to create unique kiln formed jewels. Through discussions, demonstrations and practice you will learn kiln glass techniques and the cool effect temperature has on your projects. Learn how to finish your jewels into pendants, earrings…
Elements of Place – Formed by Fire is a five day flameworking and micro-mosaic workshop aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists. The workshop is designed to explore these complementary hot and cold glass working techniques, in combination with simple casting and the use of natural and manmade forms. Field trips to study the dramatic landscape of…
Dates: 6 - 10 May 2024 Venue: Benefield Spencer Glass, Ballintoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK Price: £965 pp Level: The workshop is aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists. No prior flameworking experience is necessary. No. of participants: The workshop has been designed to accommodate 6-8 participants. We require a minimum of 6 bookings for the workshop to…
Join us for an exciting Flame Working Class with the talented artist Emma Bourke in Mayo! This is a GSOI member class. Learn the art of creating stunning glass pieces using a torch. This in-person event at Mulranny Arts is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Don't miss this unique opportunity to to avail of this heavily discounted…