Internship
A series of journeys into the world of glass
If you're fascinated by the arts of fire and love making things with your hands, you've come to the right place!
I invite you to immerse yourselves in the world of glass through a journey of discovery, starting with three different itineraries:
– The «First Shots» Discovery course, aimed at beginners
– «Play of Light and Precious Effects» exhibition: transparency, inclusions and material effects.
– Exhibition: «Blown Beads: Glass in Three Dimensions»
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You have the option of having your beads annealed during the workshops. In that case, you will be able to collect them in the following days either on site or by post (please note that an additional postage charge will apply).
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Safety requirements
The courses take place in a professional workshop containing significant sources of heat. It is essential that safety instructions are followed. I reserve the right to suspend a course if safety conditions are not met.
Teaching requirements
To ensure the quality of the support provided, the courses are limited to one or two people, depending on the package chosen.
"First Fires" Discovery Trail"
Discover the magic of glassblowing with a torch!
Step into the fascinating world of molten glass and create your first pieces in my glassblowing workshop. No prior experience is required: this course is designed for beginners who wish to discover a rare craft.
During this introductory session, you will discover:
- safety rules; ;
- how to hold the blowtorch; ;
- making your first bead; ;
- the use of aventurine; ;
- coating techniques; ;
- frit-based decorations; ;
- yarn drawing; ;
- stitched designs; ;
- bubble effects; ;
- foaming effects.
You’ll leave with:
✓ your creations; ;
✓ a better understanding of glassworking; ;
✓ unforgettable memories.
First Fires
| Formula | Duration | Price | Age | Level | Objective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery * | 2 hours | 80 € | Ages 14 and over | Beginner | Discover glassblowing and take home several of your own creations. |
| Duo Workshop ** | 3 hours | 140 € | Ages 18 and over | Beginner | Share a unique creative experience as a couple. |
| Family workshop (1 adult, 1 child) ** | 2 hours 30 minutes | 120 € | Ages 12 and over | Beginner | Share a special creative moment with your family. |
| Introduction * | 3 hours | 120 € | Ages 14 and over | Beginner | To learn the basics of working with glass using a torch. |
* Minors must provide parental consent
** Alternating between blowtorch operations at a single workstation
"Play of Light and Precious Effects" tour"
Explore colours, reactions and materials
Discover the fascinating effects of reactive glass, metallic inclusions and intricate designs to enhance your creations.
During this course, you will learn:
- rotational patterns; ;
- reactive glasses; ;
- twist beads; ;
- the elongated flowers; ;
- surface flowers; ;
- the inclusion of silver leaf; ;
- ivory and silver glasswork; ;
- glass-fibre decorations.
You will develop:
✓ your proficiency with a blowtorch; ;
✓ your sense of colour; ;
✓ your creativity.
Prerequisite: You must have already completed an «introductory» course in glassblowing using a torch
Play of light and exquisite effects
| Formula | Duration | Price | Age | Level | Objective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery * | 2 hours | 100 € | Ages 16 and over | Intermediate | Discover the effects of texture and light. |
| Duo Workshop * ** | 3 hours 30 minutes | 180 € | Ages 18 and over | Intermediate | Explore the beautiful effects and the play of light together. |
| Introduction * | 3 hours | 140 € | Ages 16 and over | Intermediate | To explore decorative techniques and textural effects in greater depth. |
* Minors must provide parental consent
** Alternating between blowtorch operations at a single workstation
"Blown beads, three-dimensional glass" exhibition"
Discover the magic of hollow and blown glass beads
Discover a whole new dimension of drawn glass through glassblowing and three-dimensional design techniques.
During this course, you will discover:
- the production of hollow beads; ;
- decorated hollow beads; ;
- blown beads; ;
- the shards; ;
- inclusions in shards; ;
- transparency and depth effects.
You will learn:
✓ to control the volume; ;
✓ to manage the stresses in the glass; ;
✓ to create spectacular effects.
Prerequisites: you must have completed the «First Lights» or «Lighting Effects and Special Effects» course»
Glass by volume
| Formula | Duration | Price | Age | Level | Objective |
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| An Introduction to Volume * | 3 hours | 160 € | Ages 16 and over | Advanced | Discover the techniques for creating hollow and blown beads using drawn glass. |
* Minors must provide parental consent
** Alternating between blowtorch operations at a single workstation
