Colour-Changing Dichroic Beetles in Fused Glass
From: £95.00
Course Dates:
- Sunday 13th September | 2pm – 4pm
CoURSE Description
Work With One of Glass’s Most Decadent Materials
Dichroic glass is something special — a colour-changing, light-shifting material that’s as expensive as it is beautiful. On this course, you’ll use it to create a striking three-dimensional glass beetle, tactile and full of colour, that shifts and shimmers depending on the light.
Guided by Jennifer Barker, an expert in fused glass, you’ll learn to engrave and paint on glass as well as fuse it — building up a genuinely sculptural, dimensional creature rather than a flat design. This is a course that combines several techniques in one sitting, so you’ll come away with new skills as well as a beautiful finished piece.
Your framed 26cm square piece will be ready to collect a few days after the course.
What You’ll Learn
- Working with dichroic glass, a colour-changing, high-value material
- Glass engraving techniques
- Painting on glass
- Building a three-dimensional, tactile glass form through fusing
What to Expect
- One framed dichroic glass beetle, 26cm square
- All materials and framing included
- Guidance from expert tutor Jennifer Barker throughout
Who It’s Perfect For
- Glass enthusiasts wanting to work with dichroic glass for the first time
- Returning students ready to build on their skills
- Anyone drawn to nature-inspired, sculptural glass work
- Complete beginners — no experience needed
No experience required — Jennifer will guide you through every technique.
Ready to Make Something Truly Dazzling?
A rare chance to work with one of the most striking materials in glass art, under expert guidance.
FAQs
Q: What should I wear?
A: Just comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dusty, and closed-toe shoes (nothing open like sandals or flip-flops). Avoid loose sleeves if possible, but we have elastic bands if needed.
Q: What's included in the course price?
A: Everything you need – all glass, tools, kiln firing, safety equipment, tea and coffee throughout the day, and biscuits. You just need to bring yourself! The only extra would be if you want to make additional pieces beyond what’s included in the course.
Q: Do I take my finished pieces home the same day?
For fusing courses, no – your pieces need to go in the kiln, so you can collect them when they’re ready (usually a week or so later) or we can post them to you but we really don’t recommend postage because glass is easily broken in the post. You can choose postage at your own risk, we charge a minimum of £8 (depending on the size of the piece) to cover postage cost & packaging.
For stained glass, copper foiling and other non-fusing courses, yes – you take them home at the end of the course.
Q: What if I don't finish my piece?
A: Don’t worry, we build in enough time for everyone to complete their projects. Jennifer keeps an eye on everyone’s progress. If you’re a bit slower, that’s fine – we’d rather you do it properly than rush.
Q: Is lunch provided?
A: We provide tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day, but not lunch. You’re welcome to bring sandwiches to eat in our comfy break area or outside if the weather’s nice, or there are plenty of nice pubs & cafes approx 1 mile away in the centre of Frodsham.
Q: How do I find you?
A: We’re pretty easy to find – just off the main road between Frodsham and Kingsley. We’re upstairs in the Barn at Bradley Farm Stables (look out for the horses 🙂 )
Our studio address is
Bradley Farm,
Bradley Lane,
Frodsham,
Cheshire WA6 7EP
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There’s parking on the road right outside the barn and on the large grass verge just around the corner from the farm.