This course is ideal for anyone with a developing creative practice in any area. We will cover a range of subjects that will support your development as a creative, including research idea development and meaningful reflection. The aim of the course is to inspire, research and develop work independently. Homework will be set between classes to encourage this practice. You may also want to take one or more of the promoting creative practice courses to support your development.

This course will introduce you to a range of skills and techniques to create Fused Glass Jewellery. Your tutor will demonstrate techniques including kiln carving, glass collage, surface decoration, frits and stringer design, as well as powder and pattern techniques, to make exciting glass pieces. Learn how to attach jewellery findings (not supplied) to transform your fused glass into unique pieces of jewellery including pendants, brooches, bangles, earrings and rings. Basic materials provided.

This course is an introduction to the art of open mould glass casting. The course will give you an introduction to kiln formed glass within historical and contemporary contexts. You will learn about kiln forming, kiln temperatures and how to finish a cast glass piece. Basic materials provided including glass to cast an object about the size of your hand. If you want to cast something bigger, your tutor can advise you about where to purchase additional materials.

This course will introduce you to these 2 kiln-formed glass techniques to produce a diversity of glasswork from tableware to sculptural work. Slumping primarily uses moulds to shape glass forms, whilst sagging uses an aperture for the molten glass to flow through in the kiln, to create new forms. You will learn the basic techniques and from there be able to develop your own ideas and projects. Basic materials provided.

On this course, you will learn how three-dimensional and two-dimensional glass art is fabricated using different cold glass treatments including leading, copper foiling, mosaic and various kiln formed techniques like fusing and slumping. You will learn about some of the historical and contemporary contexts of cold-worked glass and how to produce glass art safely. You will receive tutor guidance to pursue your own personal projects. Set class projects will also be available.

During this one-day course, you will learn how to effectively photograph 3D artwork using appropriate lighting. You will also look at how to best display and transport your work including options for box frames, plinths and packing. You will have the opportunity to create at least one card bespoke display block or mount and receive information about many other options.

If you have a developing creative practice but are unsure of the next step, this two-day course could be for you. We will cover how to find and enter competitions and exhibitions with your artwork and finding and applying for grants and bursaries. We will look at how to present your work online and

This course runs over two half days, and you will learn how to use Instagram and Facebook to promote your practice, including how to increase followers and make the most of social media exposure. On the second day, we will explore the potential of blogging and how this can also promote your creative practice online.

Ever been told you could sell your artwork, but no idea where to start? During this two-day course, we will explore how to turn your art work into a product (including options for having images printed on to items) and how to get your artwork on Etsy and making the most of the platform. On the second day, you will learn how to create a basic artist’s website using Wix. A great opportunity to start making your hobby pay for itself or more!