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…
Margaret Beker joins us for a Stained Glass Nearby Lecture titled “Stained Glass: Past, Present and Future” During this upcoming lecture, Margaret Beker will explore the history of stained glass, from its 12th century origins to its modern-day applications. She will highlight the work of Evie Hone, an Irish artist who played a crucial…
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…
Open Call: Glass Ireland 2023 The theme of the 2023 edition of Glass Ireland, which covers the period July 2022 to June 2023, is Materiality. Proposals may include makers who defy the expectations of their material or challenge us to look at glass in new and unexpected ways; opportunities that arise from a closeness to…
The Glass Society Of Ireland is delighted to hold this exhibition of selected work by its members. 11 artists were chosen, from an open call, to exhibit their work within the flowering sections of Hunting Brook Gardens. We would like to take this opportunity to thank, owner and creator of Hunting Brook, Jimi Blake…
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…
Glass Runway is a unique exhibition that enables glass artists and fashion designers from across the island to collaborate on the most surprising material you can wear – glass! Showcasing the unexpected potential of glass and fashion, the participating artists use their skills not only to make, but to question the gender bias and champion…
Sea Glass from the Flame a three-day workshop, taking inspiration from the north Antrim shoreline to create sculptural objects in the flame with Borosilicate glass. You will learn how to use heat and gravity to manipulate glass in the flame. We will cover methods and techniques to bend, stretch, sculpt and carve molten glass to create…