Bob Leatherbarrow - Wafers: Little Design Components with Big Impact - 14th, 21st, 28th January 2026

Bob Leatherbarrow - Wafers: Little Design Components with Big Impact - 14th, 21st, 28th January 2026

Name: Bob Leatherbarrow - Wafers: Little Design Components with Big Impact - 14th, 21st, 28th January 2026
Brand: Glass School
SKU: 3216735
Price: 140.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

This is a live online class, taught over Zoom.

Explore the potential of glass wafers, a thin sliver of powder, lightly fused to create distinctive design elements. Bob will demonstrate how to create three main styles of wafers: micro-backed wafers, painterly wafers, and impression.

£140.00 GBP

Price inclusive of tax.
For countries exempt from paying UK and EU taxes, the correct price will be calculated at checkout upon entering a valid billing address.

What you will learn

Join glass artist Bob Leatherbarrow to explore the potential of glass wafers and how to apply them to your glass projects. In this three-session masterclass, you will explore three main styles of wafers: micro-backed wafers, painterly wafers, and impression.You will learn how to use different techniques to make high-quality glass wafers. Wafers are slivers of powder lightly fused to create a wide range of unique design elements. Wafers are simple to make; they use minimal materials and encourage spontaneity. They offer a wide range of design possibilities. Each one is unique. In other words, they provide a new approach to designing with kiln-formed glass powders.

See more of Bob Leatherbarrow's work on his website: https://www.leatherbarrowglass.com/

Skill Level

Suitable for Beginners

Course Summary

This 3-session class will cover a range of different techniques to make high-quality glass wafers:

In the first week of this masterclass, you will use stencils to create patterns that can be used either as intact designs or separated into individual components. With this technique, it is also possible to use tools to achieve painterly effects.
The second style transforms gradational powder hues into colour fields that can be incorporated into sheet glass which can then be cut and assembled into colourful designs.
The third style examines a print method that combines designs carved into linoleum sheets that are transferred onto the powder. This “impression” wafer is then hand-coloured using glass powders, enamels, and micas. Bob outlines processes to avoid problems associated with making wafers that he has learned from over 30 years of design experience

Workshop Outcome

Wafer Samples
An array of glass pieces with wafers used as inclusions and on the surface

Session Times

• Wednesday 14th January 2025 - 5.30 pm-7.30 pm UK time (2 hours)
• Wednesday 21st January 2025 - 5.30 pm-7.30 pm UK time (2 hours)
• Wednesday 27th January 2025 - 5.30 pm-7.30 pm UK time (2 hours)

How it works

The course is made up of live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. You will find the zoom link via the week chapters in the navigation panel.
The artist will give a step-by-step tutorial with demonstrations, and you will have ample opportunity to ask them 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
Mix with the artist 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, the artist will
discuss different ways to reach our technical goals.

All live online masterclass sessions are recorded, so if you cannot attend the live sessions or access your studio at certain times, you can watch the sessions back. These will be available for up to four weeks after the final session. Recordings cannot be downloaded or shared and by joining you agree to being recorded.

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 30 people
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Inclusivity and refunds

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.

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 info@glass-school.co.uk

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Bob Leatherbarrow - Wafers: Little Design Components with Big Impact - 14th, 21st, 28th January 2026

£140.00 GBP

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.

Bob Leatherbarrow

Bob Leatherbarrow - Wafers: Little Design Components with Big Impact - 14th, 21st, 28th January 2026

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