Glass Fusing
Enjoy creating your own unique glass wreath or festive decorations and gifts in this seasonal workshop.
This is an opportunity to experiment with glass fusing techniques.
There are many possibilities and whether you are new to glass or have experience of fusing there will be lots to inspire you, with beautiful results.
A variety of glass cutting and fusing techniques will be taught and you will have a choice of objects to make.
Previous students have made glass table wreaths, t-light holders, colourful hanging ornaments and Christmas scene coasters.
You will be introduced to different glass materials; frits, stringers, confetti and how they are used, as well as the end results when fused and melted. Some projects will need two firing processes.
Skills/Techniques Covered
• glass cutting and fusing techniques
• design techniques
• slumping techniques and suitable moulds
• bending glass stringers over a flame
Please bring with you:
• a sketchbook/notebook and pen
• a dust mask, if you have one
• an apron is useful
• wear closed-toe shoes
• images, designs or old Christmas cards for ideas
This course is suitable for all levels of ability, including beginners.
The base
The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange. It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.
Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.
The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.
There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.
Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.
Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year.
The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May.
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