Glass Workshops and Masterclasses
Learn Stained glass or
Fused glass
techniques in a class with numbers
limited to 4 to enable plenty of
1-2-1 time with the tutor.
Venue: Sharron McLeod's Glass Studio
Muswell Hill, North London.
Nearest tube: East Finchley on Northern line which is a ten minute walk to my studio.
General open enrolment now open for Autumn term 2023. One space available on Wednesday afternoon and one on Thursday morning.
If you are interested in enrolling please contact me on 07849512567.
Taster Classes
Fancy trying a new skill without the commitment of a full term?
You can book a taster class with up to 3 friends, work colleagues or family members.
From £55 each for three hours from 9.30-12.30 on either a Tuesday or Saturday morning subject to availability.
In this class you will learn some new skills as you make up to two coasters per person in a friendly and relaxed environment in my fully equipped studio.
The glass will be fired in a kiln and ready for collection one week later.
If there are 4 people taster is £55 per person
If there are 3 people taster is £65 per person
If there are 2 people taster is £75 per person
Prebooking is required. The image on the right is an example of previous course
participants coasters after firing.
Autumn term 2023 classes
Wednesday morning and afternoon classes
Start date: 13th of September 2023
Finish date: 7th of December 2023
Morning classes from 9.30am - 12.30
Afternoon classes is 1.15pm - 4.15pm. 1 space available
Thursday morning and afternoon classes
Start date: 14th of September 2023
Finish date: 8th of December 2023
Morning classes from 9.30am - 12.30 1 space available
Afternoon classes is 1.15pm - 4.15pm.
Half term is October 23rd -29th 2023
Fee: £480 per term.
12 week term. (This works out at £40 per session)
Summer Term Dates
Wednesday morning and afternoon classes
Start date: 19th April 2023
Finish date: 5th of July 2023
Morning classes from 9.30am - 12.30
Afternoon classes is 1.15pm - 4.15pm
Thursday morning and afternoon classes
Start date: 20th of April 2023
Finish date: 6th of July 2023
Morning classes from 9.30am - 12.30
Afternoon classes is 1.15pm - 4.15pm.
Half term is week of 5/6/23 - 11/6/23
11 week term.
All students are asked not to attend class if feeling unwell
The studio is kept ventilated with opened windows so please come to class wearing layers during winter months. Although generally the kiln running overnight leaves the studio feeling warm.
Short Courses
Spring Flower Workshop for the garden. 22nd and 23rd of May. 10am - 4pm - Course full
Please contact me directly if you would like a one-to-one course tailor made.
Artists own work
I teach using bullseye glass with a Coe90.
Information about Longer length Glass Classes:
Beginner and Intermediate:
A course of 11 sessions, each lasting 3 hours. Students will learn how to score and cut glass, about compatible glass, incorporating frits and stringers and illustrating their work with glassline paint or enamels, to ultimately making pieces that can then be slumped into a bowl. This course is designed to introduce beginners to the various skills needed for warm glass working. It is also possible to make coasters, jewellery or pieces suitable for framing. I teach through a mixture of demonstration and students practical application. Reference books can be suggested
Email: sharronmcleod@icloud.com
I teach using bullseye glass with a Coe90. Students are provided with enough materials to make one 20cm bowl and several test pieces. After that students are expected to provide their own materials or some may be available to purchase in the studio.
Intermediate:
A course of 10-11 sessions depending on the term each lasting 3 hours. These classes are suitable for those who already know the basics about glass fusing and already have some glass cutting skills.
Classes include:
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How to get a reaction by playing with different types of glass and their chemical properties.
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Working with glass powders
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Firing schedules and kiln programming
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Advanced Glass Jewellery
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Cold working with a lap grinder
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Understanding common pitfalls when working with warm glass and developing knowledge to avoid them.
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Creating pieces that can then be incorporated into a stained glass panel for either inside or in the garden, This will include soldering, and assembly through copper foil or leading techniques.
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I teach using bullseye glass with a Coe90. Students are provided with enough materials to make one 20cm bowl and several test pieces. After that students are expected to provide their own materials or some may be available to purchase in the studio.
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Email: sharronmcleod@icloud.com
