Kiln formed or fused glass courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

What is glass fusing? Glass fusing is a process where glass pieces and decorative elements fused together at high temperatures in a kiln. Depending on the process you choose you can make many different projects from light benders to waves, lanterns, jewellery to tea lights. What will I learn? • Cutting glass • Designing a simple fused glass piece • Assembling a fused glass piece for firing • A variety of glass fusing techniques depending on your design What can I make? We are not prescriptive in what you can...

If you’ve never worked with glass before and want to start from the very basics, then this is the course for you. We’ll show you the primary techniques involved in cutting, shaping and assembling glass, use of inclusions, how the kiln is programmed and also take a look at slumping. You’ll be creating your own designs, and we’ll make time for looking at our rich resource of glass books and enjoy a fabulous lunch. Experience: None required What you’ll need: A sturdy pair of shoes (nothing open-toed) For details on...

No previous experience is needed for this festive extravaganza! This is all about getting into the Christmas spirit and as this course is always in such high demand please be sure to book early! Our studio will look, smell and sound of all things Christmas, guaranteeing you a wonderful day of festive fun, laughter and creativity. What you will make in the day: 2 standing sconces of magical winter scenes with metal inclusions and five hanging decorations of your choice from a large collection of design templates or simply freestyle...

This introduction to Glass Fusing is a great day out learning how to create one or several glass pieces of your choice whilst getting you started on the basic skills required to get started with a fascinating new hobby. 2021 Courses will be kept small, with a maximum of three per class. You will learn how to handle and cut glass safely and to understand how the process of fusing works. You will then have a fun afternoon making one or more pieces to your own design under my comprehensive...

This course will show you how to use enamels, glass powders and other decorative glass elements to create a landscape or seascape design that incorporates depth of field, perspective and a certain luminosity that is not achievable when working with paint on canvas. No previous experience of glass is necessary and you don't even need to have a good level of artistry; you will be amazed of the end results. Bring your own image to recreate or use one from our substantial resource library. For more information on other courses...

Looking for creative way to try out Fused Glass? This glass workshop is a hands-on way to get into this colourful, tactile art form. Hosted by an experienced artist in a creative hub adjacent to scenic Victoria Park, this class will see you working with brightly coloured glass to create a vibrant series of glass trinket dishes. These professional quality pieces will take pride of place in your home decor. Don't worry if this is your first time and are nervous about working with glass, as your expert host will...

Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with your own handcrafted Fused Glass Lantern. Learn how to create a dazzling design in the glass during a memorable experience at my town centre studio. These lanterns are a perfect centrepiece amongst your Christmas decorations or as a gift to a loved one. No previous experience is required.

On this one day fusing workshop you will learn how to cut, layer and arrange different grades of bullseye glass to make a selection of your own individual Christmas decorations in time to give as gifts or for use in your own home over the festive season. A fun workshop which always proves to be very popular with our students. You are welcome to go "off-piste" and make non-Christmas related items should you wish to do so. No more than three students to a class

No previous experience is needed! This is all about getting into the Christmas spirit and as this course is always in such high demand we are putting on dates in October, November and December. Our studio looks, smells and sounds of all things Christmas, guaranteeing you a wonderful day of festive fun, laughter and creativity. To get you well and truly in to the Christmas spirit our very own Kat Walton is going to teach you to cut and shape glass and make stunning Christmas decorations you will want to...

The Fused Glass Winter Scene/Christmas Tree Kit has everything you need to produce a stunning festive decoration for your home at Christmas time and this would make a great gift for anyone that is interested in being creative with glass this festive season! Approximate size of the finished disc is 10.8cmx10.8cm from edge to edge. The kit comes in a foam lined box so it’s quick and easy to get started and pack up once completed and ready to send back for firing (no messing around with little bits of...