Bob Leatherbarrow and Amanda Simmons - Deep Forms - 12th, 19th, 26th March 2025

Dive into the fascinating world of glass slumping, schedules, and the art of achieving breathtaking vessels with both Amanda Simmons and Bob Leatherbarrow! This masterclass promises an in-depth exploration of the intricate process, demystifying every step and unveiling the secrets behind the magic of glass transformation.

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Bob Leatherbarrow

Bob has been creating with kilnformed glass for over 35 years and is known for innovative techniques, textures and colour palettes using glass powders. His glass bowls and sculptures explore the subtle hues and delicate beauty of naturally occurring textures and encourage the viewer to ponder their origin.

Bob is dedicated to education and is a popular guest instructor as well as having written e-books on textured powders, firing schedules, and design.

He lives in the artistic community of Salt Spring Island, Canada.

Amanda Simmons

Amanda makes kilnformed glass objects, playing with gravity in the kiln. Manipulating mass, heat, colour and time, she creates complex, elusive work that has intense colour and pattern which reacts to the light it is placed in. She uses opaque glass powders to construct her work because of its varying translucency as the form elongates in the kiln, then finishes the kiln fired pieces using many coldworking processes to shape and mark the glass including sandblasting, hand lapping and diamond point and wheel engraving.

Amanda graduated from Central St Martin’s School of Art & Design in London with Distinction studying Postgraduate Certificate in Glass & Architecture, before relocating to Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland in 2005. She has exhibited in many high profile national and international exhibitions.

Bob Leatherbarrow

Bob has been creating with kilnformed glass for over 35 years and is known for innovative techniques, textures and colour palettes using glass powders. His glass bowls and sculptures explore the subtle hues and delicate beauty of naturally occurring textures and encourage the viewer to ponder their origin.

Bob is dedicated to education and is a popular guest instructor as well as having written e-books on textured powders, firing schedules, and design.

He lives in the artistic community of Salt Spring Island, Canada.

Amanda Simmons

Amanda makes kilnformed glass objects, playing with gravity in the kiln. Manipulating mass, heat, colour and time, she creates complex, elusive work that has intense colour and pattern which reacts to the light it is placed in. She uses opaque glass powders to construct her work because of its varying translucency as the form elongates in the kiln, then finishes the kiln fired pieces using many coldworking processes to shape and mark the glass including sandblasting, hand lapping and diamond point and wheel engraving.

Amanda graduated from Central St Martin’s School of Art & Design in London with Distinction studying Postgraduate Certificate in Glass & Architecture, before relocating to Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland in 2005. She has exhibited in many high profile national and international exhibitions.