An Introduction to Hot Glassblowing
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We offer beginner and intermediate lessons, as evening classes and full day courses. This course is intended to introduce you to the wonderful and amazing properties of molten glass.
Lessons take place at Blown Glass Studio in Totnes. Under the expert guidance of Nick Orsler and his very experienced team the aim will be to provide individualised teaching for each student.
The emphasis will be on providing you with hands on experience. You will learn the basics of hot glass making within the workshop including: gathering, shaping and forming the glass at 1080 degrees centigrade. You will be taught how to "tame" the molten glass so that you will start making solid forms such as paperweights, before progressing to blowing the glass to create bowls, vases and other forms.
Through demonstrations and close supervision you will quickly gain a basic understanding of the molten glass and gain confidence in being able to manipulate this amazing syrupy material.
Working in a small team of usually no more than four to six people, you will set out to discover different approaches to working with the hot glass. You will explore form, texture, colour and pattern to create a series of solid and blown items. You will learn about movement, timing and communication needed by the glassmaker to create original and inspiring pieces.
The one day class or series of classes will allow you to develope your own ideas through discussion, research, drawing and making. The class will be divided between demonstrations, supervised work time and idea development. The emphasis will be on individual development for each student to enable you to play, investigate and realise your ideas. Naturally you get to keep your artistic creations.
You will find this to be a unique and enjoyable experience and will want to explore it further. We are happy to teach individuals with any level of experience and complete beginners. Classes are normally limited to six people maximum.
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Prices
All prices are per person and include VAT
Evening lesson 5.00 - 9.00 pm £110.00
Book a group of 5 evening lessons for £500.00
Full day lesson 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm £225.00
(The cost includes lunch at the onsite China Blue Restaurant)
Up to a maximum of 6 students are taught at any one time, therefore instruction is intensive and by all accounts most enjoyable! The cost includes tuition, materials and use of tools. Payment is require with booking. We can also cater for corporate and group bookings.
We also offer intermediate lessons for more experienced students. For professional glassmakers we offer studio hire and glassmaking facilities. Please enquire.
As a special and unusual present glassblowing lesson gift vouchers are available.
Blown Studio Glass - at China Blue, Station Road, Totnes (3 minute walk from Totnes railway station, 6 minutes walk from Totnes town centre).
If you are driving there is free parking.
To book or enquire about availability please contact us through this website or phone either of our galleries on 01803 835123 Dartmouth
01803 865585 Totnes
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