Glass School

What You Will Learn

During this new masterclass, you will explore an array of six different earring techniques over just three sessions. Claire will cover the importance of jewellery design, how to take inspiration from nature for your jewellery, and how to create original shapes. Using pattern-making techniques such as screen and powder printing, acid etching, powder work and gold accents from silver foil, you will make various styled kiln-formed earrings. Claire will demonstrate and share how to slump fire jewellery and cold working to give different finishes. Claire will also demonstrate using silver findings to ensure a professional finish suitable for selling at craft fairs and markets.

You can find more about Claire here: www.clairehall.co.uk

Claire Hall Fused Glass Earrings Materials List.pdf

Skill Level:

• Glass fusing and cutting
• Some experience of cold working
• Basic understanding of firing schedules

Duration and Place:

Session times:

• Wednesday 6^th November 5:30 pm – 7 pm UK Time (1.5 hours)
• Wednesday 13^th November 5:30 pm – 7 pm UK Time (1.5 hours)
• Wednesday 20^th November  5:30 pm – 7 pm  UK Time (1.5 hours)

Course Summary:

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

• Pattern making using a variety of techniques
• Cutting small pieces of glass and tips on layering
• Creating gold elements through reactions with silver foil
• Understanding low fire schedules and how to slump jewellery
• How to perfect cold working techniques for jewellery
• How to create the perfect hole for earrings
• Top tips for successful glueing and using the best findings

Workshop Outcomes:

• 6 Designs, to create 6 unique pairs of original fused glass dangly earrings, plus stud earrings

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 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 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 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 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 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 navigations 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.

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]