Full Day Workshop for Wheel Chair & Additional Needs

Tour Type: Indoor Attractions Location: Offlay Duration: All day

Enjoy a full day of creativity in this workshop where you can immerse yourself in the world of fused glass and enamelled glass. This one day workshop offers a unique opportunity where you can learn mesmerising glass techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Location: Offlay Duration: All day

Enjoy a full day of creativity in this workshop where you can immerse yourself in the world of fused glass and enamelled glass. This one day workshop offers a unique opportunity where you can learn mesmerising glass techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.

What to Expect

Create a large fused glass piece

Learn the techniques to make enamelled glass

Expert guidance that offer valuable insights

Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch

Full Description

Glasshammer Studios can accommodate any special needs or additional requirements for people who have additional needs on any given day in the workshop calendar.

  • The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, including the workshop, restrooms, dining area, and outdoor spaces.
  • Lower seating and tables are provided for individuals with back issues or older adults who prefer such arrangements.
  • Workbenches designed to accommodate wheelchairs are also available, allowing for easy access and use.
  • To ensure optimal comfort, the height of the wheelchair should be communicated in advance.

 

You will receive refreshments on arrival - fresh scones and cream tea and coffee.

There will then be a safety demonstration to ensure participants safety is of paramount importance. Before embarking on their creative journey, attendees will participate in a safety demonstration. This demonstration will cover the necessary precautions and guidelines to be followed while working with fused glass and enameling techniques.

 

Making a Large Fused Glass Piece: The first part of the day will involve participants creating a large fused glass piece. Fused glass is a technique where different pieces of glass are combined and melted together in a kiln to create a unique design. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their creativity by choosing colors, shapes, and patterns to craft their own distinctive fused glass artwork.

 

Lunch Break: Following the morning session dedicated to creating fused glass pieces, there will be a lunch break. Participants can use this time to relax and possibly socialize with others attending the workshop. Lunch may be included as part of the voucher, providing an opportunity to refuel before the afternoon session.

 

Making an Enamelled Glass Piece: In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to create an enamelled glass piece. Enamelling involves applying powdered glass to a glass surface and then firing it in a kiln to produce a vibrant, durable coating. Participants will learn the techniques and processes involved in enamelling and will create another artistic piece to take home.

 

Throughout the day, instructors or experienced artists will be on hand to guide participants, offering tips, inspiration, and assistance as needed. By the end of the experience, participants will have created two unique glass artworks—one fused glass piece and one enamelled glass piece—that they can proudly display or gift to someone special.

 

Location

Glasshammer Studios, Rhode, Co. Offaly, R35 FK50

Tour Details

  • No experience needed
  • Create fused glass
  • Fully wheelchair accessible

Itinerary

  • Refreshments of scones, tea and coffee on arrival.
  • Safety demonstration
  • Make a large fused glass piece
  • Lunch break
  • Make an enamelled glass piece

Inclusions

  • Expert guidance
  • Safety demonstration
  • Techniques to make the glass pieces

Guides & Languages

This workshop is provided in English only

Accessibility Information

This workshop is fully accessible for wheelchair users along with the toilets, dining room, and outdoor area.

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