Fusing Depth and Light with Kirstie Rea

Join established glass artist Kirstie Rea for an immersive workshop exploring the creative and technical possibilities of fusing thick glass. Over the course of three consecutive Monday evenings, participants will design and construct solid glass slabs (approx 100 x 150 mm and 40 mm thick) using Bullseye glass, powders and stringers.

Through guided experimentation, you’ll explore how depth, colour and transparency interact when glass is layered and fused in thick form. Kirstie will share insights from her decades of practice in kilnforming, encouraging both technical curiosity and personal expression.

Participants will learn:

• How to plan and construct thick fused glass works
• Layering techniques to create depth, colour and texture
• Firing schedules for thick glass forms
• How to use Bullseye materials including frit, stringers and powders effectively
• Finishing and coldworking considerations for thick slabs

This course is ideal for beginners or those with previous fusing experience who want to deepen their understanding of glass behaviour, colour relationships and process refinement.

Dates

February: 9, 16 and 23
May: 11, 18 and 25
November: 2, 9 and 16

Details

Monday evenings, 5.30 pm - 8 pm
Age 16 years +
No previous experience required

Collection of work

If you are unable to collect your work, please add postage when you book and provide your address and postage details through the booking form or email our team at bookings@canberraglassworks.com

Minimum numbers

This course requires a minimum of three bookings to go ahead. If the minimum enrolment is not reached, all bookings will be fully refunded.

Please read our general information and booking terms + conditions on our website.