Glass Forming Techniques Course
Master kiln-formed glass art from concept to finished platter. Gain skills in safe studio practices, precise cutting and assembly, effective firing schedules, defect prevention techniques, and professional presentation methods to produce durable, high-quality glass pieces suitable for premium craft markets and galleries.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Glass Forming Techniques Course offers practical guidance on designing and firing fused and slumped glass pieces successfully. You will learn about various glass types, compatibility checks, and safe studio setups, followed by accurate cutting, layering, and assembly techniques. Master kiln firing schedules, annealing processes, and strategies to prevent defects, along with documentation, coldworking, and presentation skills to ensure your platters are stable, polished, and ready for gallery display.
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Develop skills
- Kiln firing mastery: design safe fusing and slumping schedules quickly.
- Glass prep and assembly: cut, clean, layer and fuse glass with professional precision.
- Material and safety control: select compatible glass, molds and maintain a safe studio.
- Defect prevention: avoid bubbles, cracks and devitrification using smart firing adjustments.
- Design to display: create regional platter designs and finish them gallery-ready.
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