Glass School

What You Will Learn

In this three-session course, Ellen van Dijk will demonstrate how to develop your glass painting skills. Ellen will start by explaining the differences between grisailles, enamels, silver stain, and how to get the best out of them. She will run through the preparation and set-up you need depending on the outcome you want, how to mix and apply paints, kiln temperatures and how to work with multiple layers. 

You will explore your own images that you want to translate into glass and enhance your piece's transparency, shadow and depth.

See more of Ellen's work here: https://en.glasatelierellen.com/

Ellen van Dijk Materials List 2024.pdf

Skill Level:

No prior experience needed

Duration and Place:

Session times:

• Monday 4th November 2024 - 5.30 pm-7 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Monday 11th November 2024 - 5.30 pm-7 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Monday 18th November 2024 - 5.30 pm-7 pm UK time (1.5 hours)

Course Summary:

• The difference between grisailles, enamels, and silver stain, and how to implement them
• How to use a range of tools and brushes for different purposes and effects
• How to correctly mix and apply paint
• Kiln temperatures
• How to apply multiple layers (up to 4) without firing in-between

Workshop Outcomes:

• You will create 2-3 painted glass pieces using grisailles, enamels, and silver stain. 

How it Works: 

• The course is made up of three live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. These can be found in the navigation panel.
• Ellen will give a step-by-step tutorial with demonstrations, and you will have ample opportunity to ask her questions during the live class
• Each week they will demonstrate a technique for you to try between sessions
• A member of the Glass School team will also be in the Zoom class to assist you and Ellen
• Mix with Ellen and other students on our dedicated community page, open for the duration of the course. Then join our exclusive Glass School UK Online Glass Community Facebook group to continue to mix with those who have attended any of our online masterclasses
• A materials list is provided in the course navigation panel, so you can purchase what you need to create your pieces during the course. You don’t need absolutely everything on this list to be successful, Ellen will discuss different ways to reach our technical goals

We believe that this is the best way to get the very most from the course, but if this doesn’t suit you that’s fine: - If you can’t get to your studio, you can still learn the techniques and benefit from Ellen's extensive knowledge without making the pieces during the course itself.

This is a live online masterclass, but in case a student experiences issues with internet connection during the live class, a recording of each live session will be available to view until two weeks after the final session. This cannot be downloaded or shared and is only available for this limited time. By participating you agree to be recorded for this purpose.

These recordings will be available in the course navigation panel. 

What to Prepare:

• You will need a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone in order to join the online classroom. If you are unfamiliar with using Zoom then please take some time to look at our guide, available in the navigation panel. 
• You should have a reliable internet connection, fast enough to make video calls or stream videos
• Please read the Student Participation Agreement
• Ensure that you have checked the materials list and purchased any materials you may require 
• A pen and paper to take any notes. 
• We restrict the class size to 25 people
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Inclusivity:

We are committed to maintaining a respectful community where all our students can learn and develop their full potential, within a safe environment.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us prior to your lesson so we can accommodate you.

*Price excluding VAT is £112.50. The correct tax will be calculated at checkout based on your location.

Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course receive a 90% refund, after that date, a 50% refund will be given up to one week prior to the course, and no refund is given for cancellations after this time. In order to keep class costs low for all, we make no exceptions to this policy. In order to cancel your place on the course please contact [email protected]