Glass Fusing: Powders and Crackle Technique

What to Expect: Develop your knowledge of glass Fusing and Slumping techniques with Shirley Eccles and experiment with glass powders to create unusual and interesting crackle patterns in the glass. We will start this project by experimenting with small coasters to learn the powder and crackle technique and experiment with colour combinations. Once familiar with the techniques involved, we will create a larger piece which will go through two firing processes in a kiln to create a platter. If you wish you can experiment further by using stencils and powder printing on your crackled effect.

During the class you will make two coasters and a lovely bowl or platter with a very unique and unusual quality. Please note that your glass will be taken away to be fired in a kiln and returned for collection.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some glass fusing experience.

Benefits: Working with glass is a therapeutic creative outlet for relaxation and self expression.

Who is your tutor: Shirley Eccles holds qualifications in Fine Art and Ceramics & Glass. As a qualified teacher she has a wealth of experience including running her own teaching studio in South Africa and has been teaching in the UK for many years. She has a friendly, warm and enthusiastic teaching style and is loved by her students. Shirley loves teaching and experimenting with new ideas; she is passionate about glass and works to create informative and exciting courses. Shirley has used her art as a personal narrative and metaphor and has chosen glass as a suitable medium to express vulnerability, fragility and mortality.