Ref: SSW33512
Discover the techniques and potential of glass engraving and explore both hand and drill-based techniques to develop a personal style. Suitable for complete beginners and for those who may have let their practice lapse. This is a perfect opportunity to build your confidence.
If you are a beginner the aim is to help and encourage you to gain and develop the skills which will enable you to engrave glass using a small selection of the available tools. Your tutor hopes to capture your imagination and ignite a passion for the medium. If you are re-visiting glass engraving, you will be encouraged to explore new approaches with familiar tools with the aim of broadening your experience and reinforcing previous good practise.
By the end of the course, you will be able to apply a design to the glass and, focusing on whichever of the two techniques you prefer, you will produce a small piece of finished work. You will leave with a basic understanding of the different groups of tools and types of glass. If you are attending to develop your skills, you will have ample opportunity to address your own questions and challenges with plenty of one-to-one tuition.
The course is taught through individual tuition, tutor led demonstration, presentation and discussions. You will be encouraged to undertake personal projects – this approach ensures that you are able to progress at your own pace, and that, as a group, a wide variety of subject matter and processes will be considered.
Timetable for 2 day, short weekend courses
Saturday, session one: 10am-1pm & 2-5pm. Please arrive by 9.45am.
Sunday, session two: 9am-1pm & 2-4pm.
Lunch and tea/coffee is included.
Tracey Sheppard studied Fine Art and English Literature for a London University BA Hons. She is a Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers, and a Brother of the Art Workers Guild. Exhibiting widely, she has work in private collections and public buildings. She recently engraved south doors for Portsmouth Cathedral.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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