Workshop Dates for 2025:

JULY 26th

9am - 4:00pm

Learn a specialsied kiln-form glass technique in this one-day course on Pâte de Verre!

Translating to “Glass Paste”, this technique involves sculpting, manipulating, and pressing crushed glass frit and powder mixed with a liquid binder into moulds, which are fired in a kiln. This technique allows for precise colour application and intricate designwork, offering more control over pattern than casting, and provides a unique, glittery, granular finish unachievable in typical fused and slumped creations.

In this workshop, students will work with Pâte de Verre to design and create up to two sculptures or platters, using ceramic moulds available in the studio.

Core Techniques:

• How to work with Pâte de Verre

• Kiln Firing Schedules

• Health and safety

Materials provided:

• All required tools (moulds)

• All safety equipment (safety glasses, masks, gloves, etc)

• Artistic materials (glass frit and powder, binding medium, drawing materials for planning, etc)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, each student will know:

• How to create glass artwork using Pâte de Verre

• Kiln programs and firing schedules applicable to learned techniques

• Appropriate health and safety procedures when handling the medium

Students will need to return the following week to collect the artwork made during the class. As work will need to be fired in the kiln overnight, workshop participants should not expect to go home with their work at the end of the session. You will be contacted via email when your work is ready to collect.