Description
🎨 D&H Technique Realism Course
A New Category of Fine Art in Glass
The D&H Technique is a unique methodology created by Kala Jarda. It is designed to help artists whether from mosaics, fused glass, or stained glass backgrounds achieve a high level of realism and finesse. This course focuses on creating realistic textures such as animal fur, reflections on water, and human hair.
💰 Course Cost (AUD)
The course fee is $1149 AUD.
Note: The price on our website is in Australian dollars (AUD).
Approximate Conversions (subject to daily exchange rates):
~$790 USD
~$1069 CAD
~709 Euros
📝 Important Pre-Registration Note (MUST READ)
This is a challenging but enormously satisfying course for those with the energy, enthusiasm, time, and motivation to exploit their talent.
Before registering for this course, you MUST:
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Contact us via Facebook Messenger for approval.
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Your application to take our course MUST be approved by us.
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Please let us know if you teach mosaics, fused, or stained glass, or have a glass business, as there are special requirements in that case.
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Contact Kala Jarda: https://www.facebook.com/kala.jarda
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Contact Dianne Chikhaoui: https://www.facebook.com/dianne.higgins.773
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D&H Fine Art Mosaics Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076768617532
🗓️ Program Description & Schedule
The course consists of six weekly zoom sessions, along with instructional videos and feedback videos over a period of 6 weeks. This structured timeline allows ample time for practice between sessions.
Following registration, we will ask you to friend us on Facebook (if you aren’t already) and create an ‘INFO’ Messenger group for all communication, videos, and links.
Preparation Phase
Dates:
Wed, April 11 , 2026 (US, CA, EU) Thu, April 12 , 2026 (AU, NZ)
Course Preparation Materials Sent: You will receive explanatory PDF documents detailing necessary equipment, materials, tools, choosing a subject, substrate, glue, nippers, and how to glue the image to the substrate.
Self-Paced
Fulfilling Requirements: It is your responsibility to acquire the necessary materials and fulfill these requirements before classes begin.
Weekly Zoom Sessions (6 Weeks)
Our core “Furry Animals” classes take place at 10:00 AM AEST on a Sunday (Melbourne time). For participants in the US, Canada, and Europe, this will be on a Saturday evening.
⏰ Time Check: Please use a world clock or Google: “When it is 10am in Melbourne, what time is it in (your city)”. Zoom meetings usually run for 60-90 minutes.
Zoom Session 1, Sun April 26, 2026 (10:00 AM AEST)
Introduction & Cutting the Glass
General presentation of the D&H Technique, how to choose appropriate colours, and how to cut glass into long, straight shards using the D&H Technique.
Cutting Practice (two weeks)
Spend at least 2-3 hours a day practising the cutting technique to build a useful bank of different coloured shards.
Zoom Session 2, Sun May 10, 2026 (10:00 AM AEST)
Creating the Eye
A video and discussion explaining how to create a highly detailed, realistic, and 3D eye effect (colour choice, start point, movement). Q&A session.
Zoom Session 3, Sun May 17, 2026 (7:00 AM AEST)
Creation of the Muzzle/Nose
Video and discussion on colour choice and application for the muzzle or nose. Feedback on participants’ eye work from the previous week.
Zoom Session 4, Sun May 24, 2026 (10:00 AM AEST)
Creation of the Animal’s Face
Video and discussion on the use of colours, start points, and movement for the animal’s face. Feedback on participants’ nose/muzzle work.
Zoom Session 5, Sun May 31, 2026 (10:00 AM AEST)
The Subject’s Background
Video and discussion on the technique, colours, and movement required to create the background of your subject.
Zoom Session 6, Sun June 7, 2026 (10:00 am AEST)
Answering any questions.
🤝 Join the D&H Community
We welcome all with the patience and passion to learn. Our participants have made many positive connections and friendships with other artists all over the world, as well as with us!
Are you ready to take the next step in your glass fine art journey? Please remember to contact us via Facebook Messenger for approval before attempting to register.
Kala Jarda: https://www.facebook.com/kala.jarda
Dianne Chikhaoui: https://www.facebook.com/dianne.higgins.773
D&H Fine Art Mosaics: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076768617532
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