Medway Adult Education

What Will I Learn On This Course?
Learners will: 1. Cut glass and add paint to at least 3 elements of a basic design. 2. Demonstrate how to fuse and slump glass to a given shape 3. Produce at least one finished area of a piece of glass work If you are interested in developing your creative skills, book onto one of our courses from the Creative Arts offer. PLEASE DO NOT BUY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU KNOW THAT THE COURSE WILL RUN.

Is This Course Suitable For Me?
This is a level 1B course for learners who may have attended Lavel 1A or who are new to glass painting and Basic Glass Fusing Upon completing this course, learners can progress onto Level 1C glass painting and basic glass fusing courses but cannot redo this course at the same level or book onto lower-level courses. Learners can book onto any other Creative & Culture course from 1A upwards.

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some sessions will include theory and professional related training such as H&S, risk assessments, public liability etc Learners will need the following tools and equipment please do not purchase until you are sure the course will run: • The first lesson is glass cutting please bring a 20cm (12”) square of clear glass, 3mm thick. • a pen and notepad

Will There Be Additional Costs?
Your tutor will speak to you about materials and tools in the first class. Please do not purchase tools / equipment from the list below until you have spoken with your tutor. You will be required to purchase your own glass and paints etc. Materials for the first project cost approximately £25. You will need the following tools and equipment: Glass cutter cutting oil grozing pliers 12 inch cutting square lead knife wire brush horseshoe nails straight edge safety glasses Available from Kansacraft or Creative Glass During the course there will be additional costs depending on what projects you have undertaken, and the costs of these materials can be discussed with the tutor.

What Could I Go On To Do After This Course?
Upon completing this course, learners can progress onto Level 1B glass painting and basic glass fusing courses but cannot redo this course at the same level or book onto lower-level courses. Learners can book onto any other Creative & Culture course from 1A upwards. Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

What Is The Attendance Policy?
Multiple sessions- To get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

Health & Safety
Health and Safety Disclaimer By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that stained-glass involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is a stained-glass activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with art materials. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience because of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.