An online course combining monthly live tutorials with ongoing email support, exploring a variety of beginner kiln-forming techniques, aiming to introduce you to materials, methods of working and building kiln confidence. Each month will begin with a 2-hour long video call, where I will demonstrate from start to finish that month’s technique/s. You will then get email support from me to directly support that learning during the month. You will receive my comprehensive written notes and materials list for each of the techniques, which I will email one week ahead of each session so you will know what to expect. This means that when the video call takes place you will already have a basic understanding of the process and be exploring design ideas and thinking of questions - this is the most beneficial time for face-to-face discussion.

Each session will be hosted and recorded on Zoom. The recording will be available for you to refer back to throughout the month if you need to and replaced each month by the new session.

These courses are suitable for both COE90 and COE96 users, with technical information and firing guides adapted for those taking the course.

Students must have access to a glass fusing kiln. Material costs are each student’s responsibility and are not included with the course. Students will be eligible for special discounts at Warm Glass and Creative Glass Guild whilst on the course.

Suitable for complete beginners.

Dates and Content

Each session will run on a monthly Thursday evening, 6pm - 8pm

24th April 2025 - Glass cutting, compatibility and choosing materials, looking after your kiln, reading firing programs and a starter project

22nd May 2025 - Slumping, Draping and Drop Outs

26th June 2025 - Casting and Jewellery

24th July 2025 - Kiln carving and texture techniques

28th August 2025 - Frit techniques

25th September 2025 - Reactives, enamels and inclusions

Cancellations

This course is payable upfront and is non-refundable after the course has begun. Refunds will not be given if a student is unable to make a session as dates are agreed in advance.

I reserve the right to postpone a session due to unavoidable circumstances with as much notice as possible. In the event that I am unable to deliver the course in full or in part you will receive a refund for any or all sessions that are undelivered.

On booking you will receive a Terms and Conditions form which you must confirm you have read and agree with before the course begins.

Please note courses run on London time.