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

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