Glass School

What You Will Learn

Overview

In this masterclass, you will learn how to build and create one of nature’s most beautiful creations, a winter landscape in glass, with Alice Benvie Gebhart. By using streaky glass, alchemy glass, silver foil, and more we will begin to build up slender shadows and sculptured shapes. We will continue to build the basic elements of our natural surroundings, from twigs, branches, and layers where indicated, using confetti glass and stringers. From the usual surrounding glass landscape to transforming it once the snow falls.

This is an All-Levels class; experience in glass cutting is beneficial but not essential. 

For those who have taken Alice’s Trees masterclass before, this class will follow the same demonstrations but with a change of theme.

Alice Benvie Gebhart, Winter Trees Materials List.pdf

See more of Alice's work here: www.alicegebhart.com

Duration 

Duration: 3 weeks, one session per week - total 4.5 hours

Session times

• Wednesday 6th December 2023 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Wednesday 13th December 2023 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Wednesday 20th December 2023 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)

Please note that classes may be slightly longer or shorter depending on student questions.

Class Description

This 3-session class will cover the techniques used to create a beautiful winter tree landscape in glass:

• Pre-fired powder elements
• Using Bullseye Alchemy glass
• Incorporating silver foil into landscapes
• Layering Bullseye Streaky Glass
• Building work with multiple firings
• Adding texture with confetti glass and stringers
• Embellishment with gold and black accents
• Firing schedules

Workshop Outcome:

• One complete Winter Tree Glass Landscape. Two if you have enough material

How it Works: 

• The course is made up of three live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. We will send you a link to join the class closer to the time
• Alice will give a step-by-step tutorial with demonstrations, and you will have ample opportunity to ask her questions during the live class
• Each week she will demonstrate a technique for you to try between sessions
• A member of the Glass School team will also be in the Zoom class to assist you and Alice
• Mix with Alice and other students on our dedicated community page, open for the duration of the course (which can be accessed via your dashboard, in the course navigation panel on the left-hand side, or by clicking HERE). Then join our exclusive Glass School UK Online Glass Community Facebook group to continue to mix with those who have attended any of our online masterclasses
• A materials list is provided in the course navigation panel, so you can purchase what you need to create your pieces during the course. You don’t need absolutely everything on this list to be successful, Alice will discuss different ways to reach our technical goals

We believe that this is the best way to get the very most from the course, but if this doesn’t suit you that’s fine: - If you can’t get to your studio, you can still learn the techniques and benefit from Alice's extensive knowledge without making the pieces during the course itself.

This is a live online masterclass, but in case a student experiences issues with internet connection during the live class, a recording of each live session will be available to view until two weeks after the final session. This cannot be downloaded or shared and is only available for this limited time. By participating you agree to be recorded for this purpose.

These recordings will be available in the course navigation panel. 

What to Prepare

• You will need a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone in order to join the online classroom. If you are unfamiliar with using Zoom then please take some time to look at our guide, available in the navigation panel. 
• You should have a reliable internet connection, fast enough to make video calls or stream videos
• Please read the Student Participation Agreement
• Ensure that you have checked the materials list and purchased any materials you may require 
• A pen and paper to take any notes. 
• We restrict the class size to 25 people
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Inclusivity:

We are committed to maintaining a respectful community where all our students can learn and develop their full potential, within a safe environment.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us prior to your lesson so we can accommodate you.

*Price excluding VAT is £112.50. The correct tax will be calculated at checkout based on your location.

There are 20 places available on this course. Our courses regularly reach that limit and so we advise booking a place at the earliest opportunity to avoid any disappointment. 

Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course receive a 90% refund, after that date, a 50% refund will be given up to one week prior to the course, and no refund is given for cancellations after this time. In order to keep class costs low for all, we make no exceptions to this policy. In order to cancel your place on the course please contact [email protected]