Glass School

What You Will Learn

Overview

Explore colour, pattern and print to take your jewellery-making design skills to the next level. Working with Dichroic and Iridised glass, learn how to layer unique motifs on part sheets, creating an array of contemporary and original fused glass jewellery. This masterclass with glass artist and award-winning jewellery designer Claire Hall will boost your jewellery collection and give you the confidence to consider the future of your designs and professional practice.

Understanding of kiln schedules and annealing is required.

Claire Hall Decoupage Jewellery Materials List 2024.pdf

A list of the glass and materials needed to make the pieces taught in the course is the link above, a message from Claire: 

I usually colour coordinate my pendants/earrings so when choosing your selection of glass to buy, stick to colours in the same scheme that work together. For example, a blue opal base works well with a blue or silver dichroic, rainbow clear Irid glass and blue powders. Only use white or black enamel, white enamel screen printed onto rainbow Irid clear 2mm looks great layered onto a blue opal base. Therefore, when choosing what you need to buy think of working within a similar colour range - you don’t need it all!

See more of Claire Hall's work on her website: www.clairehall.co.uk

Duration and Place

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

Online Course

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

Session times

• Monday 8th April 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Monday 15th April 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Monday 22nd April 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)

Class Description

This 3-session class will cover a range of different techniques to make high-quality fused glass jewellery:

• Jewellery design 
• Screen printing
• Powder printing
• Acid etching
• Powder manipulation
• Cold working
• Jewellery firing schedules
• Display & photography tips

Workshop Outcome

• Multiple decoupage jewellery pieces

How it Works: 

• The course is made up of three live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. You will find the zoom link via the week's chapters in the navigation panel. 
• Claire 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 they 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 Claire
• Mix with Claire and other students on our dedicated community page, open for the duration of the course. 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, Claire will discuss different ways to reach your 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 Claire'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 learning difference 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 25 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]