Studio Course - Dichroic Glass Fusing 3 Day Workshop for Jewellery

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

From the catwalks of Paris to creating a global jewellery school. Carolyne is an expert when it comes to creating iconic jewellery to help you be the talking point of any event or dinner you go to. Accessories are an untapped resource when it comes to dressing yourself and reinventing an outfit.

Go on a creative discovery with Carolyne and create your own stand out pieces.
Make timeless jewellery out of your pieces sitting in your cupboard as they are crying to be seen. Don’t fall for cheap imitations that barely last a season.

My courses and workshops have been a launching pad for many success stories. it gives me such a thrill to see students soar to get heights. and now I can reach more students with my online courses.

See you on the inside and get ready to learn some great techniques AND make some fabulous Jewellery!

REMEMBER YOU CAN DO IT!!
I am here to help you!

Carolyne xx

3 Day Workshop held at Hot Dot Designs School of Fashion Jewellery

Where: Killarney Vale on the Central Coast

Saturday 1st June
           Sunday 2nd June
           Monday 3rd June
Time: 9 am-4.30 pm
Skill Level:  All - beginners to advanced
Price: $1,500.00

This workshop is hands-on, creative, & fun, jam-packed with so many techniques, and you walk away with Fabulous Glass pieces & knowing from beginner to advanced techniques in 3 DAYS (WOW)
If you already have skills..we will take them to the NEXT LEVEL!!

* Discover the wonders, beauty & magic properties of Glass !!
& make your own STAND OUT FASHION JEWELLERY
* This workshop has realistic, achievable professional learning outcomes for all levels, including the raw beginner!!
* Positions fill quickly for these workshops, so avoid disappointment, book early
* Glass Test Pieces & Dichroic tests are available to assist you in your colour and layering decisions.
* Students will be encouraged to design, cut and choose shapes with assistance.
* This is a great workshop and an interesting way to cross over DICHROIC glass into your future jewellery designs.
* HDD offers kiln firing services which will allow you to continue working with glass in the future by having access to a kiln if you don’t have one. See kiln firing services

WHAT’S INCLUDED in your workshop

* Tuition & discussion of glass and its properties.
* Students will have their own designated areas, with all tools and grinding machine
(procedure, use & care of will be explained)
* All Glasses – dichroic – shapes – stringers – frit
* A selection of ring & pendant findings for students use
* Notes (extensive soft copy) along with suggested firing schedule
* Kiln firings of all work completed in the workshop.

TECHNIQUES COVERED

* All students will have safety-cutting grid mats to work on
safety procedures: discussed & practised with glass handling & compatibility
* Colour and design principles discussed.
* Students will have samples of finished work to inspire creativity over 50 colour test pieces – test boards to assist them in their choices.
* How to Layer the glass pieces, & add glass fusing pieces to enhance the final designs.
* Various methods will be discussed for attaching your finished glass pieces to make wearable jewellery.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

* Notebook – Apron
* Your enthusiasm to learn a fabulous new skill!
* IMPORTANT!!! Please wear covered in shoes & no loose clothing

Course Details
WHAT YOU WILL MAKE IN THESE WORKSHOPS

* Glass pieces that can be designed & made into Jewellery
* HDD Studio is fully equipped with findings and bails should you want to purchase them)
* Pendants – Earrings – Brooches
* Students will be encouraged to work with shapes that interest them.

Day 1: Level 1

* Square & or rectangle shapes for Rings or pendants (pendant can have holes drilled for hanging or hi-fire wire added for loop additions, to be later wire wrapped for hanging)
* Students practice cutting glass before they move on to their pieces.
* Preparing the glass for the final touches
* How to layer your pieces up ready for firing.
* Getting the work on the shelves ready for firing
* Kilns will fire as soon as the work is loaded or overnight!

Day 2: Level 2

* Students will unpack the kiln for the previous day ..that’s exciting!!
* Round/Oval shapes for pendants and or rings.
* Some rounds or Ovals can have holes drilled; students will have choices.
* Preparing the glass for the final touches.
* How to layer your pieces up ready for firing.
* Getting the work on the shelves ready for firing

Day 3: Level 3

* Students will unpack the kiln for the previous day ..More Excitement!
* A discussion will take place on the results of the firings.
* Round/Oval shapes for pendants: these pieces will be made with a side-to-side hole (this is done by layering the glasses …
* Preparing the glass for the final touches.
* How to layer your pieces up ready for firing.
* Getting the work on the shelves ready for firing
* firing from the last day will be posted to students

Extras:

* Depending on time students can make extra pieces so please come with some of your ideas & of drawings and I will do my best to help you achieve your goals.
* QUALITY over QUANTITY is my mantra!

Hot Dot Designs School of Fashion Jewellery awards students Certificates on Completion of all workshops

Wine & Cheese (or tea & coffee) will be served after this workshop for those that would like to relax before heading home