Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

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Description

Weekly courses in glass crafts – suitable for all levels. Please note we have a high demand for this session at the moment. We will try to fit users in but may ask you to delay until we have space. The course is £10 per session every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm. Entry to the workshop £5 (payable when you book, then £5 for use of solder etc. - payable on the day) and then large pieces of glass are charged at extra cost. The Dukeries Community Centre is a charitable organisation run by volunteers, established in 1988, offering the following regular weekly tutored sessions: Monday 9 am - 2 pm Wood Carving Monday Evening 6-8.30 Woodworking Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm General woodwork and own projects Wednesday 9.00 am - 12.30 pm Woodworking projects Wednesday 1 pm - 3 pm Art Glass session – traditional stained glass, Tiffany style work & glass mosaics Thursday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Kiln glass work Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm Silver Jewellery Friday 9 am -12.30 pm Walking stick making & carving Friday 1pm - 3 pm Kiln glass works Close to Mansfield, Retford, Worksop and Newark, we also welcome students from Lincoln, Nottingham and Sheffield. The workshops (and toilets) are fully accessible for people with disabilities. If you have any questions in advance of booking your place please select the 'message the tutor' button.

What's included in the price?

All tools and equipment provided, materials at cost Elaine or Mel will show you the techniques to enable you to produce a unique piece. Tea and coffee is available

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker


1986- Unemployment was high. Members of the Adult Unemployed Centre expressed a desire to use workshop facilities. As school roles fell under used accommodation was identified. In April, a project submission was put before the Dukeries Complex Council of Management and a steering group was set up. Establishment of a fourteen-week pilot scheme to commence in July. This was successful. Today in 2023 we have over 150 users and are open 5 days a week and Monday/Tuesday Evenings

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Wheelchair users
  • Limited mobility
  • Suitable for all abilities
  • Daytime (weekdays)
  • Long term / weekly / monthly
  • Public transport
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for beginners
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What does this mean?
Message the tutor

FAQs

We are located within the Dukeries academy campus.
Accessed from Whinney Lane. The post code is not accurate for sat navs so please ask for instructions

Venue

Dukeries Community Workshop, Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9TD