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Glass Casting Workshop
14th Apr 2018 @ 10:00 - 16:00
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This one day workshop will introduce you to the possibilities of casting glass in the kiln. You will learn how to make moulds for glass casting to create all kinds of forms such as sculptures, figurative and vessels. A really fun and hands on introduction to making glass sculpture. Expect to make one large sculpture and some smaller models.
Facilitator: Kim Birchall
Obsessed with arts and crafts from an early age, Kim went off to study design in the heart of the British potteries in Stoke-on-Trent’s, Staffordshire University aged just 18. Graduating with a BA Honors in Design and specialing in glass and ceramics, she then went on to have a career as a glassblower and teacher of glass for many years, before returning to her first love of pottery.
Kim now works out of Nunney Pottery in Somerset, creating a range of ceramics and glassware, her most recent body of work focuses on using stunning crystaline glazes. Creating hand thrown pieces with English porcelain, Kim then grows crystals within the glaze, in the kiln.
Kim is also passionate about sharing her skills and introducing other people to glass and ceramics. She runs regular courses from her Somerset workshop, is a visiting lecturer at universities and runs specialist master classes at other venues.
When not working with pottery (which is most of the time), Kim is also a mum of three and a kundalini yoga teacher.
Ticket Price: £85 to include tuition and basic materials. Any extra materials or special materials, such as gold or silver can be brought from the tutor at cost price. Fresh coffee and a selection of ethical teas are available by donation. There will be a 30 min lunch break, please bring a packed lunch.
