An online course combining monthly live tutorials with ongoing email support, exploring a variety of pattern making techniques for fused glass from traditional pattern bars to my colour blooming process. 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 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 stream online throughout the month if you need to and replaced each month by the new session.

This course is suitable for both COE90 and COE96 users, with technical information and firing guides adapted for those taking the course. I teach in Celsius, but also provide Fahrenheit programs.

Maximum of six students to ensure each student is able to ask questions and participate in discussion.

Students on my six-month courses are eligible for discounts at Warm Glass and Creative Glass Guild.

This is an intermediate course, requiring a competent understanding of glass fusing skills and firing programs. If you’re a beginner or need a refresher, you may wish to take my Intro to Glass Fusing 3hr Course or Beginner Techniques 6 Month Course first. Students must have access to a glass fusing kiln and a basic wet tile saw. Material costs are each student’s responsibility and are not included with the course.

Dates and Content

Each session will run on a monthly Tuesday afternoon, 2pm-4pm

12th November 2024 - Introduction to pattern bars and steel rod interruption

10th December 2024 - Traditional pattern bars

14th January 2025 - Segment slabs and experiments in flow

11th February 2025 - Introduction to colour blooming

11th March 2025 - Displacement colour blooms and upscaling

15th April 2025 - Colour Bloom Vessels and Voids

I am UK based and course timings are BST/GMT.

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.

Reviews

‘I have attended several of Catherine's online classes, firstly I would like to say that she is the most enthusiastic, generous and supportive teacher I have come across in the world of glass fusion. Her lessons are well planned and very clear, accompanied by clear notes. I have loved the opportunity to learn during the pandemic, and her workshop format, a mix of demonstration and discussion, has given me lots of confidence to go off and try the techniques myself. The real benefit has been the practice at using my kiln and how it behaves - many face to face classes do not give you this opportunity. The six monthly courses allow you to get to know those learning in the group with you and the fact that we all share on social media provides vital support and encouragement - a fantastic course that I would highly recommend.’ Suzanne, 2021