Glass Forming Techniques Course
Master kiln-formed glass art from concept to finished platter. Gain skills in safe studio practices, precise cutting and assembly, firing schedules, defect prevention, and professional presentation to produce durable glass pieces suitable for high-end craft markets and galleries. This course equips you with practical knowledge for creating stable, polished platters ready for display.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides clear, practical guidance on designing and firing successful fused and slumped glass pieces. You will learn about glass types, compatibility, and safe studio setup, followed by precise cutting, layering, and assembly techniques. Master kiln schedules, annealing, and defect prevention, along with documentation, coldworking, and presentation methods to ensure your platters are stable, polished, and gallery-ready.
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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, moulds and maintain a safe studio.
- Defect prevention: avoid bubbles, cracks and devitrification with smart firing adjustments.
- Design to display: plan regional platter designs and finish them gallery-ready.
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