Learn the beautiful art of stained glass windows as Deirdre Buckley Cairns guides you through the process in a one day workshop. You will learn how to cut glass, use the lead, solder, cement, polish, and how to display your finished piece. Join Deirdre for her next Stained Glass Workshop on Saturday March 25th 2023,…
Work small and create wearable glass art! You will be introduced to special glass types, including textured and dichroic glass, to create unique kiln formed jewels. Through discussions, demonstrations and practice you will learn kiln glass techniques and the cool effect temperature has on your projects. Learn how to finish your jewels into pendants, earrings…
Elements of Place – Formed by Fire is a five day flameworking and micro-mosaic workshop aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists. The workshop is designed to explore these complementary hot and cold glass working techniques, in combination with simple casting and the use of natural and manmade forms. Field trips to study the dramatic landscape of…
Open Call: Glass Ireland 2023 The theme of the 2023 edition of Glass Ireland, which covers the period July 2022 to June 2023, is Materiality. Proposals may include makers who defy the expectations of their material or challenge us to look at glass in new and unexpected ways; opportunities that arise from a closeness to…
The Glass Society Of Ireland is delighted to hold this exhibition of selected work by its members. 11 artists were chosen, from an open call, to exhibit their work within the flowering sections of Hunting Brook Gardens. We would like to take this opportunity to thank, owner and creator of Hunting Brook, Jimi Blake…
Dates: 6 - 10 May 2024 Venue: Benefield Spencer Glass, Ballintoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK Price: £965 pp Level: The workshop is aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists. No prior flameworking experience is necessary. No. of participants: The workshop has been designed to accommodate 6-8 participants. We require a minimum of 6 bookings for the workshop to…
Join us for an exciting Flame Working Class with the talented artist Emma Bourke in Mayo! This is a GSOI member class. Learn the art of creating stunning glass pieces using a torch. This in-person event at Mulranny Arts is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Don't miss this unique opportunity to to avail of this heavily discounted…
Glass Runway is a unique exhibition that enables glass artists and fashion designers from across the island to collaborate on the most surprising material you can wear – glass! Showcasing the unexpected potential of glass and fashion, the participating artists use their skills not only to make, but to question the gender bias and champion…
Sea Glass from the Flame a three-day workshop, taking inspiration from the north Antrim shoreline to create sculptural objects in the flame with Borosilicate glass. You will learn how to use heat and gravity to manipulate glass in the flame. We will cover methods and techniques to bend, stretch, sculpt and carve molten glass to create…
Join us from August 3rd to 4th for "A Catalyst for Exploring Glass and the Written Word," a unique event funded by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and the Glass Society of Ireland as part of August Craft Month 2024. 📍 Location: Spacecraft Artists' Studios, Unit 6 Mungret Court, Mungret Street, Limerick City,…
An event to celebrate the collection of stained glass windows in the Boys’ Chapel at Clongowes Wood College SJ. A panel discussion will begin at 4pm in the Chapel, after the discussion there will be a short time for viewing the exhibition and windows. PANEL: Fr Rector Michael Sheil S.J. (CWC), Dr Róisín Kennedy (UCD),…
Join us for a day filled with education, creativity at the Hugh Lane Gallery and online for a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts in the field, network with fellow glass enthusiasts and expand your knowledge of glass related topics. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gsoi-member-education-day-at-the-hugh-lane-gallery-3724709?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
