Glass Art Workshop

Program Overview

This Saturday Art School course at Arts University Bournemouth introduces young artists aged 12-15 to the world of glass art. Students will learn safe use of materials, explore contemporary and traditional design elements, and experiment with various techniques. The course aims to foster creativity, boost confidence, and provide a foundation for continued artistic exploration.

Program Outline

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This course aims to provide young artists aged 12-15 with the unique opportunity to explore the world of glass art. The course is designed to be both practical and introductory, providing students with the opportunity to learn new skills and experiment with different techniques.

Summary

Students will be given the opportunity to work with a variety of glass objects, including pre-prepared models and artefacts. They will learn how to use specialist painting techniques to achieve different effects and learn distinctive application methods. The course is designed to be safe and inclusive, fostering creativity and encouraging students to experiment and explore their ideas. Students will also learn about the sustainability of glass art, including the materials and their environmental impact.

What your young artist will learn

• Undertake contemporary glass art projects
• Learn about safe use of materials and properties
• Explore both contemporary and traditional design elements
• Introduction to materials and properties of glass art
• Experiment with a range of design approaches
• Repeat pattern, scale, line and texture onto glass
• Use a range of mediums to create a mixed media panel, including glass, metal, acrylic, and more
• Explore the sustainability of glass art, including learning about the materials and their environmental impact
• Explore their own style and artistic flair
• Be able to continue creating glass art pieces once the course has completed

At the end of the course

At the end of the course, your young artist will:

• Possess improved design capabilities and artistic techniques
• Have increased confidence in their own skills using new materials and processes
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Tap into their potential and talent
• Appreciate teamwork and team building ethics
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore their ideas
• Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
• Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have a 100% attendance record.
To request a certificate, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm the name of your young artist and the title of the course they've completed.

Important information about Saturday Art School courses

This course is part of the Saturday Art School program at Arts University Bournemouth. Saturday Art School is designed to inspire and enable the creators of tomorrow, offering a wide range of courses for young artists aged 4-18.

Glass art gallery

The glass art gallery at AUB is a great place to see examples of contemporary glass art. The gallery is open to the public and admission is free.