Description
What is lampworking?
Lampworking, also known as flame working, is the ancient art of melting glass on a hot torch, wrapping it around a mandrel and shaping it into beads or sculpting into other forms. There are a myriad of combinations of colours and types of glass that can be mixed with precious metal to create some truly stunning effects
About your workshop experience
In this workshop you will learn to melt glass rods at the torch and sculpt into floral forms. For those who have no experience in lampworking we will learn to create simple flowers and leaves. For those who have experience of torch we will explore more complex flowers.
This workshop includes:
- Health and Safety demonstration of beadmaking
- All of the necessary protective equipment required to wear while at the torch
- All of the materials required to create your beads
- Tuition for a selection of flower styles and designs
- Kiln annealing of all flowers made on the day
- A small vase in which to display your flowers
- Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day plus lunch (we are a 5 star food hygiene rated catering venue too!)
- Techniques covered will depend on your experience and speed
What will I make?
This depends on your speed, but most people will make between 5 – 10 flowers and or leaves. You will also receive all of the flowers made by your tutor.
Course Dates
Dates are very flexible; please get in touch for the next available date. We can run them Thursdays through Sundays inclusive.
There is a 12 month expiry from date of purchase on booking in your session. Note we typically have a 2/3 month lead time when booking your workshop date.
Important – please wear closed-toe shoes as you will be working in a studio with glass, and natural fibre clothing if possible.
