Fusible glass enameling using Unique Glass Colours
Tutor: Deb Gallon
Unique Glass Colors has developed an extensive palette of vibrant kiln-fired colours suited to a range of applications and surfaces – float glass, recycled glass, fused glass of all COE (coefficient of expansion) types and more.
Our tutor has developed a number of short coursess in which you will learn the correct tools to use for the best colour results. You will practise mixing the enamels to the correct consistency for a smooth and vibrant application as well as be taught a variety of basic application techniques to ensure good colour coverage after kiln firing.
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| Faux Murrine Dotted Coasters |
Tree Ring Paint Pour |
Patchwork Quilt Plate |
Fish Cheese Board |
Busy Bee Garden Stake |
Interested?
Check out what is on offer below. If the workshop you would like to do is not available, let us know your interest by checking the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Contemporary Glass Painting.
Fused Dotted Coasters
A four (4) hour workshop using special tools to create various sized coloured dots on clear glass. Learn about mixing and application of enamels to “paint” two square coasters. After choosing coloured glass to put under your pieces, the tutor will fire so the layers fuse together. The painted colours will merge and blend to create a “faux” Italian murrine pattern. This technique provides a different outcome each time. No painting or brushes used.
For further information including cost and to enrol:
CGP1: Fused Dotted Coasters, Sunday 9 March, 2025. 9:30am to 1:30pm. (4 hours)
Patchwork Quilt Plate – Fusible glass enameling
Tutor: Deb Gallon
A two (2) day workshop using paint pour techniques and patterning to make an original artwork in creating a plate. Technique provides different outcome every time. No painting or brushes used.
Day 1: Students make one original piece which will be dried and fired.
Day 2: Use your original piece to create a beautiful patchwork quilt effect. This will be fired and available a few days later. Unused enamels and layering mix may be taken home to continue your creative journey.
Numbers: Minimum 5, Maximum 8
Prerequisite: Simple glass cutting experience. Drawing, painting or fusing experience is not required. Note: Workshop is not a replacement for beginners fusing and slumping course.
Interested?
Further dates for 2025 are to be confirmed. Let us know your interest in being contacted at https://creativeglassguild.com.au/contact/. Don’t forget to check the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Contemporary Glass Painting.
Check availability and enrol
Weekend: Consecutive Sundays, Day 1: 9.30am – 1.30pm Day 2: 9:30am – 12:30pm (7 hours)
There are no upcoming events at this time
Tree Ring Paint Pour – Fusible glass enameling
Tutor: Deb Gallon
Mimic nature with this fun and simple, yet effective, paint technique using metallic enamels. Techniques will encourage you to make your own patterns and glass for use in projects. Unused enamels and medium may be taken home to continue your creative journey. A hairdryer is used to speed up drying process before firing. Your piece will be available for collection a few days later. Unused enamels and medium may be taken home to continue your creative journey.
Numbers: Minimum 5, Maximum 8
Prerequisite: Drawing, painting or fusing experience is not required. Note: Workshop is not a replacement for beginners fusing and slumping course.
Weekend: Sunday, 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours)
Interested?
Further dates for 2025 are to be confirmed. Let us know your interest in being contacted at https://creativeglassguild.com.au/contact/. Don’t forget to check the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Contemporary Glass Painting.
Check availability and enrol
Weekend: Sunday, 9;30am – 1:30pm (4 hours)
There are no upcoming events at this time
Busy Bee Garden Stake – Fusible glass enameling
Tutor: Deb Gallon
Build on your basic enamelling skills to create a fused garden stake with a honeycomb and bee motif. Using provided pattern and with teacher guidance, paint the design onto the glass. Learn about layering of enamels and adding details to give life to your piece. While completion of other glass painting workshops would be an advantage, time will be allocated for developing basic enamelling skills (mixing of enamels, brush use and care), or, to refresh techniques already learnt. Unused enamels may be taken home to continue your creative journey. Your piece will need to be fired and will be available for collection a few days later.
Numbers: Minimum 5, Maximum 8
Prerequisite: No experience necessary. Drawing, painting or fusing background is not required.
Note: Workshop is not a replacement for beginners fusing and slumping course.
Interested?
Further dates for 2025 are to be confirmed. Let us know your interest in being contacted at https://creativeglassguild.com.au/contact/. Don’t forget to check the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Contemporary Glass Painting.
Check availability and enrol
Weekend: Sunday, 9.30am – 3.30pm (6 hours)
There are no upcoming events at this time
Contemporary glass painting opens up a world of possibilities and colour. It can be as simple or challenging as you like, kiln fired or not. There are projects that are easy to achieve and there are others that take time, practice, patience and special equipment. The colours are bright and versatile and produce beautiful pieces of art with the option to add fine detail and realism. You don’t need any special painting or drawing skills to start, just some enthusiasm and a willingness to explore your hidden talent.