Courses
"Great experience. I learnt so much about printing techniques and my own creativity from this
very knowledgeable and enthusiastic artist and teacher"
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Susan Riley, Poulton le Fylde
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"I really enjoyed the course with Sarah, which she made enjoyable and relaxed. Sarah helped me to think and explore various mediums, materials and products and experience things I otherwise would not have thought about myself. It gave me a quiet confidence and
I would definitely recommend Sarah's courses to anyone who has an interest in art"
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Vivienne Law, Lancaster
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Sarah has lectured and taught extensively and is very pleased to offer a range of courses and practical workshops in order to share her wide knowledge and experience. Run from her own purpose built studios at the conveniently located Assembly Arts in Lancaster city centre, Sarah's courses are very friendly and informal, suited to all ages and abilities. Young people under 18 are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult. As small groups, the courses provide an excellent opportunity to develop a new skill or to build on previous experience. All materials are provided.
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How to Book
It is very easy to book one of Sarah's courses. Just contact Sarah by email at sarah@sarahgallowayassociates.co.uk, call her on
07957 384 225 or use the contact form. Sarah will then get in touch to confirm your place and arrange payment.
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All courses are held at Assembly Arts, Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1JN
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Creative Glass
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Starts 10 November 2025
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£535 for five sessions*​
Create your own creative glass panel along with a range of samples to keep. Exploring the creative practices that Sarah uses for her glass work you will learn to generate design ideas using a range of media and techniques.
This course which consists of 20 hours over five or six sessions is run over variable hours, given participant availability and the workflow of the panels. There is therefore a maximum of 4 spaces on this course.
Indicative programme of work
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Week 1
Artwork and glass panel design generation. Working with a chosen theme you will start creating and constructing design ideas for your glass panel, using a range of paper based processes. As you will need to have some idea of what subject you would like to work with (for example, natural forms, shells, architecture perhaps) it would be good if you can collect images (magazines, newspaper, photocopies, postcards etc) and bring them to the first session. If you have some initial ideas if you email information to Sarah she can also look for artists and information on your behalf. In this session you will be exploring your ideas using different drawing methods and collage to originate design ideas for your glass work.
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The glass panel that you create will be 500mm x 400mm in size. Please bring an apron or an old shirt to wear as you are likely to get ink and resin on your clothes. A sketchbook and or notebook would be useful.
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Week 2
Artwork generation: continue creating and constructing design ideas for the glass panel. Transfer the designs for sandblast onto the glass samples and cut the vinyl.
Week 3
Put vinyl onto the glass panel and cut the design.
Week 4
Work with colour glass resins on to face one of the glass panel.
Week 5
Work with colour glass resins onto face two of the glass panel. Glass panel size: 500mm x 400mm x 8mm Please bring an apron or an old shirt to wear as you are likely to get ink / resin on your clothes. A sketchbook / notebook would be useful.
*As stated above, this course is highly flexible and tailored to participant needs. You will be part of any decisions to change times and dates. Dates towards the end of this course may also need to change because your work is sent off to be sandblasted and can be delayed. If this occurs we will rearrange session dates to suit all participants. Please contact Sarah for further information and to talk about the course - sarah@assemblyarts.co.uk
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