Glass jewellery courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

So you've already done an introduction course in lamp working glass and are wondering how to continue ? This 2.5 day course offers you the opportunity to improve on your initial skills, learn new techniques and create a piece of glass jewellery. Penny Carter our professional glass artist will begin the course with a brief refresher introduction based on the techniques you will have learnt on your taster day. You will then be designing and making your own necklace using your favourite colour combinations and techniques learnt. With just two...

Working with a range of decorative fusible glass types, you will develop an understanding of glass fusing which enable you to make stunning jewellery. You will experiment with colour, shape, bubble pens and other decorative items to create pendants, earrings and cuff links. You will be taught to use dichroic glass which adds a bit of magic dazzle to fused jewellery. Everything you need to make your finished pieces is included in the course, including the jewellery findings. For information about any further courses we offer please select 'see more...

Covid19 Update: classes are running while taking as many safety precautions as possible. I run different lengths of classes in glass fusing for up to 6 people at a time for beginners and those who have done it a few times before and want to explore more techniques. Bring a friend (or a few!) - it is great fun to have fellow learners to bounce ideas off. In this whole day course (approx 10.30-4pm to suit) we will explore various techniques and inclusions and, depending on the complexity of your...

This exciting day course in enamelling on copper explores the skills and techniques of kiln enamelling, a colourful jewellery course brought to you by Eleanor Watson from The Jewellery Boat. The course is for anyone of 16 years old and above. Due to the continued need to socially distance we now limit this course to a maximum of 4 people at a time in our studio to allow for this. The added benefit to students being smaller classes with more 1:1 attention possible. PPE will be provided which we will...

Teresa will begin with a brief description of what enamelling is and a demonstration of some techniques. You will be working on copper using sifting, stenciling, embedding decorative media, sgraffito and wet laying to produce enamelled pieces. You will have a choice of making either picture or jewellery components, and will take home at least two completed items on the day. The day will be tailored to what you would like to do, this can be discussed beforehand or on arrival.

This workshop is suitable for those who have never enamelled before, and also for those who want to try different techniques. Enamelling is the application of powdered vitreous enamel glass to metal and fired in a kiln. Different techniques are available to try, including sifting, screen printing or stenciling, embedding decorative media, wet packing and sgraffito. Not all of these will be able to be covered in one session, a brief discussion at the beginning will enable us to decide which project to follow. Teresa will demonstrate and guide you...

If you're creative, you'll love this technique. You will have the chance to prepare the copper shapes, use a variety of powders and glass to create beautiful designs, fire your enamel and turn it into jewellery! With the full day to explore different approaches and more complex shapes you'll be raring to get the kit and carry on at home. There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by...

We offer a taster day workshop, with professional glass artist Penny Carter. An introduction to get you started making your own glass beads. You will be introduced to all the equipment and safety procedures and then be shown how to melt glass rods in a flame to form a basic bead. You will progress onto various techniques of spotty beads with raised bobbles patterns and embellishments, such as dots. You will learn how to add detail and texture using frit and various tools. Be taught how to pull your own...

A fascinating introduction to the art and science of enamelling. The course covers wet enamelling techniques to make a pendant and a pair of earrings, both in silver. The workshop includes: Safety briefing and basic enamelling theory. Advice on materials and suppliers. Enamel powder preparation, mesh sifting and stencilling. Use of fire scale as a decorative feature. Finishing and polishing. Open to both beginners and those with experience. Tutor: Amanda Graham Start time: Join us from 9.30am for tea/coffee and introductions. Tuition starts at 10.00am End time: Tuition finishes around...

Glass Fusing Workshop (DURING PANDEMIC ONLY 3 STUDENTS) I teach one day workshops on the last Saturday of most months, to beginners students and follow on workshops on the first Saturday of the month to more experienced students. At the beginners workshop you will learn to cut glass, learn the qualities of the glass and basic firing schedules. You can make up to 3 pieces of glass art using a range of glasses, Frits, stringers and paints. I will help you to explore techniques and you can use your own...