Fused Glass One To One Workshop

Esther Kidd reviewed: Fused Glass One To One Workshop

"I recently attended a fused glass course which was one to one lasting from 9 am to 1pm. Claire explained the process very well and I successfully made a panel. However the panel was completed by 10.30am. I was not offered any further pieces or offered advice on how to display the panel. I also discovered I had to return a few days later to collect my panel. In my opinion the course (which cost £100) was not value for money and I would not recommend anyone to purchase this gift voucher. "

Standing on a Beach responded:

"Hi Esther, Thank you for your review and I’m sorry you felt you didn’t receive value for money. All options on how to create a panel were explained and I am unable to control the time it takes a student to complete their piece. Some students take much longer than the four hours, some take less. It depends on the design chosen and the complexities of the piece that is made. The size of the panel is in the description on CraftCourses prior to booking so all students understand the dimensions available. I do not offer stands as part of the workshop as pieces differ greatly in width and depth, depending on the technique utilised on the day. However, I did advise you could purchase stands for your piece specifically made to the dimensions of the finished panel from websites when you collected the panel. Had you asked about mounting your piece on the day we could have discussed options available. I would also like to draw your attention to the description on CraftCourses which clearly states ‘the fused piece will be fired after the workshop and can be collected at later date’. I also offer postage if collection isn’t an option. Firing, depending on your chosen style’ takes many hours in the kiln and this process is not that of stained glass which can be taken away on the day. Your panel took 36 hours to fire. I’m sorry your experience wasn’t as anticipated and I appreciate your feedback. Kindest regards Claire "

Helen Henderson reviewed: Fused Glass One To One Workshop

"Absolutely excellent course, have recommended it to many already. Really enjoyable and very excited to see the finished work. Claire is wonderful and will guide you through this step by step. "

Jeanne reviewed: Fused Glass One To One Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed this glass fusing day course with Claire who had been in touch with me beforehand to check she had the glass colours I would be using in stock and also to provide detailed instructions on how to reach her workshop. I was a bit apprehensive at first as I’d never worked with glass before but Claire, who is very experienced, soon put me at ease. She explained the processes very clearly and then gave me some practice time cutting the glass and answering my questions before I got started. She was happy to give suggestions on the best way to construct my panel and I was able to add copper wire and frit to the glass before leaving my piece with Claire for firing. I can’t wait to see the finished design! I would thoroughly recommend Claire’s Fused Glass Workshop."