Improve your flame-spun glass technique in a day with Septy

This one-day workshop will allow you to develop your technique and explore new forms of creation under Septy's personal guidance.

The day begins with a reminder of the basics of spun glass: glass composition, types of sticks used, how the torch works and a presentation of the tools. You will quickly move on to practical work with molten coloured glass. The aim of this first phase is to create twisted threads in two or three colours, which you will then use in your creations.

In the second phase, you will use these techniques to decorate several beads. You'll learn to vary shapes, play with contrasts and create small decorative elements such as glass leaves. These elements can be reused to create a piece of jewellery or a more complex composition.

The afternoon will be devoted to an introduction to glassblowing with a blowtorch. You'll learn how to use Pyrex tubes, how to make a small bubble decorated with glass threads and how to blow it into a light piece, such as a flower or a Christmas bauble.

Throughout the day, Septy will guide and advise you according to your level, in a relaxed atmosphere conducive to concentration. You'll leave with unique pieces and new skills to continue your exploration of blown glass!