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Glass Leaf Casting - 2 Day Workshop

Join us for a unique two-day glass course for autumn, covering both glass fusing and casting techniques, to create your own stunning statement piece for your home. You’ll have the choice to make either a large decorative bowl, a medium bowl plus coasters, or a beautiful window hanging—all incorporating delicate glass leaves you’ve cast yourself from real foliage. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process by expert glass artist Jazz Dixon. This course takes place across two days -Tuesday October 6th and 13th. Day 1 – 6th October: The day starts with an introduction to glass fusing and casting. After discussing the project options and having time to think about your own creative ideas, you’ll use fresh leaves – either ones you have brought with you or ones from an array that Jazz will provide – to create highly detailed moulds. Once your moulds are set and cleaned, you will fill these with glass powders and prepare them for firing. Jazz will take your moulds away and fire them after day 1. Day 2 – 13th October: You’ll be reunited with your fired moulds and you will gently remove your paper-thin glass leaves. Then you’ll assemble your statement piece: a large bowl, a medium bowl with 2 coasters, or a window hanging. With a choice of base glass and added decorative powders, your design will be entirely your own. Final pieces will be taken away for firing and you can then either collect your work, or it can be posted to you.