WORKSHOPS
Have you been thinking about starting glass art but don’t know where to begin? Try one of our glass art workshops with an experienced glass artists to find out all the tips and tricks you need to begin.
Most of our classes are designed for beginners and our instructors will guide students through cutting glass to creating a beautiful custom piece of art. In our classroom, you will have access to all the tools of the trade and detailed instructions on how to use each.
2025 Workshops
The 2025 workshop dates will be released in early February 2025. Below are descriptions of the classes we typically run over the year. If you would like to purchase these as a gift, please choose one of the gift vouchers above.
Leadlight Weekender
Suitable for Beginners. This very comprehensive course which will allow students to produce a high standard of work & the confidence to continue alone. The aim of the course is to manufacture a traditional leadlight panel.
Copperfoil Beginners: Stained Glass Feathers
A class perfect for beginners. This one day course covers the basic principles of glass cutting, foiling and assembly so that you can make your own copper foil creations!
Copperfoil Intermediate: Stained Glass Trinket Boxes
During the class, students will learn new soldering techniques, in conjunction with copperfoiling accessories that we have not used in any previous classes. Students will also learn how to use the Beetle Bits Cutting System.
Copperfoil Advanced: Glass Terrariums
An advanced Copper Foil course where students will create a geometric glass Terrarium and learn how to use the Beetle Bits Cutting System.
Fused Glass Platters
An introductory three hour fusing class where you will create your own beautiful coloured glass platter. This course will cover correct glass cutting techniques and demonstrate the Beetle Bits Cutting System. Perfect for beginners.
Glass Fusing and Slumping
Students will be educated on essential techniques including a large variety of functional information; such as the best products to obtain professional results and scientific principles in glass fusing. You will be taught the intricacies of firing schedules so that you can confidently execute your own works of art.
Glass Beadmaking
This one day introductory course is a hands-on workshop that teaches students the essential basics of glass beadmaking; including the various tools and decorative techniques.
Glass Mosaics for Beginners
This is an introductory course in mosaics, using glass instead of ceramic tiles. Students will design and create their own mosaic art piece to take home with them.
Glass on Glass Mosaics
In this workshop, students will learn how to Mosaic using pieces of glass, bonded to a glass base. Glass on glass mosaicing is a fantastic way to create “stained glass” looking artwork without lead or soldering. This class is perfect for beginners.
2024 WORKSHOPS
The 2024 workshops have now been completed.
Latest Past Events
Leadlight Weekend
Perth Art Glass 311 Stock Road, O'Connor, PerthThis comprehensive course will allow students to produce a high standard of work & the confidence to continue alone. The aim of the course is to design & manufacture a traditional leadlight panel. The course will run on Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am to 5pm each day.
Copperfoiling for Beginners – Christmas Ornaments
Perth Art Glass 311 Stock Road, O'Connor, PerthA class perfect for beginners. This one day course covers the basic principles of glass cutting, foiling and assembly so that you can make your own copper foil creation!
Glass Fusing and Slumping
Perth Art Glass 311 Stock Road, O'Connor, PerthThis sought after course is designed to introduce the basic principles of glass firing and offering an opportunity to be instructed by Ian Dixon. Students will be educated on essential techniques including a large variety of functional information; such as the best products to obtain professional results and scientific principles in glass fusing. You will be taught the intricacies of firing schedules so that you can confidently execute your own works of art.