Workshop & classes in Fused Glass, Silversmithing & Silver art clay. The Silver Zebra studio is based at the Dairy farm set in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire. Courses inc all materials plus lunch, homemade cakes & refreshments made using local organic produce! If you have any specific course requirements please do call 01270 526014 or email thesilverzebra@aol.com Courses can be booked with a deposit & paid securely by all major credit cards by phone or at the studio. Alt you can pay by cash/cheque.Click here to view images of workshops & student work!
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~' Workshops in all aspects of Fused Glass '~
We tailor the day to suit you! from complete beginners to advanced!
Classes can be anything from wonderful contemporary sculptures, panels & bowls to modern & unusual glass jewellery! Which ever course attended you will use professional components & have plenty of individual tuition to create your projects. Many have gone on to a full time hobby or career with help & support of Deborah.
All courses provide you with inspiration, tuition, time & materials to make several fused glass projects chosen by you.
So, what can I learn?
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Create your own unique designs with the help of your tutor.
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Learn to cut & decorate glass using many types of inclusions, frits & stringers.
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Learn about sculpting glass & how it changes on firing!
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compatibility of glass & how to use it to its advantage!
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working with sheet glass & recycled glass inc bottles!
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pate de vere - slumping - fibre board work - printing on glass!
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drilling, grinding and polishing glass before & after firing
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various molds you can use for your projects & mounting ideas.
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Basic information on firing cycles, how to get started & kiln care
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Health & safety !
Although the courses are in-depth they are also fun! & very relaxed. . . see the lovely testimonials given by others who have enjoyed their time here, with many booking to come back for more!
email Deborah at thesilverzebra@aol.com or call 01270 526014 to book or request more details.
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Unless stated classes listed are suitable for total beginners or improvers.
Introduction to Glass fusing 10-5pm £120 Inc all materials, refreshments & lunch. March 7th or 10th April 3rd or 10th May 1st June 6th or 27th July 3rd
Learn all the basics in one day! inc easy straight edge and shape cutting, stacking, slumping, working with oxides, stringers & frits, glass COE rates. We offer easy projects or more complex ones for those wanting to jump in the deep end. We will also cover safety issues & how to get started in the big exciting world of glass fusing. Create as many projects as time allows! bowls, wall panels, sculptures, coasters to name a few! A great course for a relaxing creative day out or, a starting point for anyone wishing to undertake an unusual hobby or a new creative business!
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Beginners / improvers introduction to creating a large sculpted 43cm glass bowl & sushi dish 10am - 4pm £85 only! inc all materials & lunch March 7th or June 5th
We will take a short walk into the local countryside to take photographs for inspiration, we will then look through our findings of which will help you to complete a design for your bowl project. You will also look at adding sculpted glass sections & decals to your bowl. In the afternoon we will work on creating a sushi dish to co-ordinate or, you are welcome work on a new design.
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Introduction to fused glass kiln carving [sculpting glass] Create a 20 x 40cm wall panel & 25cm bowl or platter March 28th May 2nd £110 inc all materials & lunch 
This is one of our most popular & exciting glass courses as the end results can be both stunning & very different from the basic glass fusing techniques.The class is suitable for those that have attended our Introduction to glass course, however total beginners are also welcome! We will guide you through the process of working with glass and fibre boards to create reliefs and moulds. Sample pieces may also be made time permitting.
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Three day crash course in Fused Glass! Make at least 12 projects! March 26, 27 & 28th * May 15,16th & 17th * July 2nd, 3rd & 4th 10am - 4pm £195 inc all materials, refreshments & lunch. Please do call / email if you require local B&B details. If you wish to book on one or two days only please call for fee costs. [places are limited so please book early to avoid dissapointment]
1st day -What will I learn? The basics of glass fusion, cutting glass, making shapes, types of glass we use, safety, tools & how to use frits & many other compatible materials. What will I make? set of 4 coasters & small free standing sculpture. In the afternoon you can choose to make any one of the following: bowl, platter, small wall panel.
3rd day - What will I learn? Kiln carving methods, sculpting & manipulating glass noodles. What will I make? Sculpted & tack fused set of 3 wall panels. 10 x 20cm each.
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Design & create your very own sculpted 'Fused Glass Wall Panel' Size 40 x 60cms March 10th, April 4th or July 4th £135 inc all materials & lunch!
Workshop suitable for beginners or improvers. We will guide you through creating your very own fused glass panels using glass, frits, stringers & oxides to name just a few! Panel size can be to your specification if arranged prior to your class. You are also welcome to cut it down into 3 or 4 sections or cut the panel into tiles!
This project is ideal for those wishing to create their very own piece of unique glass work. Something a bit different from shopping at the weekend and a unique piece of art work to show off!
Learn the basics of glass fusion whilst creating your fused glass clock. April 11th 10am - 3.30pm £75 inc all materials, lunch & refreshments.
New course!
Ideal for the total beginner! or why not buy as a gift for someone? You will create a fused glass clock in one of the following dimensions: 10 x 30cm or 20 x 20 cms We will apply a movement for you so it will be ready to go when you collect your work. A choice of either a wall or mantel clock will be given.
Please call: 01270526014 or email thesilverzebra@aol.com to book your place thank you
Some of the many projects you can create at the studio!
Sets of coasters - matching lazy susan or serving platter!
Sculpted, etched or painted platter! Wall panels!
Pendant,matching earrings & ring! Wall tiles!
Fused glass platter!! Cake stand! ideal for a personal wedding touch!
Free standing sculptures! Soap/butter/trinket dishes. Window hangers!
Cufflinks - Tiepins - Bowls& serving trays
Tea light sculptures!........& we always welcome new ideas!
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