Arts Experience at Loyalist

Course Overview: Discover the magic of how glass flows and transforms in this hands-on, three-session workshop. You’ll explore the process of creating a thick glass block by carefully layering strips, fragments and frit into a custom mould, with a focus on how glass behaves during firing.

Once the block has been fired to a full fuse, you’ll move into the cold-working process, developing hands-on skills using specialized glass equipment. Working in a smaller group, you’ll learn how to safely cut your glass using a wet tile saw, revealing the intricate, repeating geometric patterns within. You’ll then use a lap wheel to grind and polish the glass, preparing your individual slices for the final stage of the process.

This workshop offers a fascinating opportunity to explore the technical possibilities of kiln-formed glass while creating a unique piece to take home.

Skill Level: All levels welcome

Workshop Schedule: This workshop takes place over three sessions. Weeks One and Three will be completed as a full group. During Week Two, participants will be divided into two smaller groups of four, providing more focused, hands-on time with the specialized equipment used for cutting, grinding and polishing glass.

Saturday, October 17: Full group, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: Participants attend one assigned small-group session
- Group 1: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Group 2: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: Full group, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Important Notes:

• All materials are provided and included in the price. HST is not included in the price.
• This course takes place at Lalaland Glass Studio in Prince Edward County.
• Studio information, including parking, directions, etc., will be provided closer to the start date.
• Please wear closed-toed shoes. You will be provided with all other required safety equipment.
• A refund (less $20.00 administrative fee) will be issued if you withdraw from a class at least seven days before the start date of the class. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued.
• If a course is cancelled by Loyalist College, registered students will be provided with a full refund. College decisions to cancel a course will be made seven weeks before the course start date.
• If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to art@loyalistcollege.com