Glass School

What You Will Learn

Create beautifully textured glass vessels with the pâte de Verre or 'paste of glass' technique, taught by glass artist Joshua Kerley. 

This masterclass will focus on the use of the Pâte de Verre (glass paste) process to produce vessel-like objects and forms. We will employ a range of intuitive and creative techniques to fabricate positive forms, from which we will produce negative refractory models using Joshua’s very own mould recipe.

Refractory moulds will then be packed with a “glass paste” made by combining fine frits and/or powders with a binding agent. A speculative and playful approach to colour application and mixing will very much be encouraged. 

You can see more of Joshua's work here: www.joshuakerley.com 

Ombre Pate de Verre Vessels with Joshua Kerley Materials List.pdf

Duration 

Duration: 3 weeks, one session per week - total 4.5 hours

Online Course

Session times

• Wednesday 11th September 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Wednesday 18th September 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Wednesday 25th September 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)

Please note that classes may be slightly longer or shorter depending on student questions.

Class Description

This 3-session class will cover all the techniques needed to make your own range of colours and forming them into finished vessels:

• Sourcing your object
• Mixing and crushing frit samples
• Combining colours
• Plaster Mould Making
• Pate de Verre application
• Building your vessels
• Firing schedules
• Divesting
• Coldworking to a professional finish

Workshop Outcomes:

• Ombre Pate de Verre Samples
• Plaster mould
• Multiple Ombre Pate de Verre Vessels

How it Works: 

• The course is made up of three live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. We will send you a link to join the class closer to the time
• Joshua will give a step-by-step tutorial with demonstrations, and you will have ample opportunity to ask him questions during the live class
• Each week he 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 Joshua
• Mix with Joshua 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, Joshua 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 Joshua'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 navigations 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.

There are 25 places available on this course. Our courses regularly reach that limit and so we advise booking a place at the earliest opportunity to avoid any disappointment. 

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]