Chew Valley HandMade Glass reviews

3 Dec 25'

Beki and Rob reviewed: Make a colour paper weight

"Steve and Angie were absolutely wonderful! It was so much fun! Friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They guide your hand gently, so you feel safe and reassured when making your piece. Also - when booking, only your party will have that time slot, so it's private for your group. Definitely will come back with friends and family and highly recommend! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Beki and Rob. You were an absolute pleasure to work with creating your paperweight. You guys were so much fun. Regards Steve and Angie "

29 Nov 25'

Sam reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Ran by such a lovely couple, who are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable in their craft. An amazing, fun and festive afternoon. Highly recommended! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Sam, lovely to meet you. We are always so pleased to hear you've enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

23 Nov 25'

Jess reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We had the best time making our very own glass bauble Steve & his wife we’re was very informative About the whole process they were so good with our son we absolutely love it and will defo be getting my friends and family gift vouchers cause this was so much fun to do as a family can’t wait for them to arrive in the post it was an unforgettable experience that everyone needs to try "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Jess, much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Your little son Danny was amazing for one so young. Pleased to hear you all enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

21 Nov 25'

Virginia (Sue) Hemmings reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We really enjoyed learning about glass blowing and thought it was very well run with good information and instruction. The health and safety was very good too. Best of all we came away with 2 beautiful Christmas baubles! Thank you so much."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you Sue for taking the time to leave a review for us. We so enjoyed meeting you, so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

13 Nov 25'

Kloe and Suzette reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"My mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Angie and Steve. They are such a lovely couple and so talented in what they do. Thank you for a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to see our finished baubles x"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us, we are so enjoying meeting with so many lovely people on our courses z"

26 Oct 25'

Anna & Ian Baylis reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Really enjoyed the experience. Friendly and knowledgeable I shall enjoy my bauble for years to come and remember the day I made it. Many thanks"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. Regards Angie and Steve "

26 Oct 25'

Amy reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Angie and Steve were both amazing, I had so much fun learning and making on this course. They were both incredibly knowledgeable, patient and we had a laugh along the way. So excited to pick up the pieces I made! Thank you both for such an enjoyable day :)"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review for us Amy, it was a pleasure working with you. So pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Angie and Steve "

9 Sep 25'

Tilly Davies reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"The most incredible, unique experience with the best mentors! I had such a fun time learning the basics of glassblowing and taking home more than 4 pieces of glass. The mentors were so patient and helpful, I plan to visit again soon. Thank you so much for making my glassblowing dreams come true! See you soon!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review Tilly. It was a pleasure working with you to help create your pieces of art. We will look forward to seeing you in the future. Regards Steve and Angie "

17 Aug 25'

Abby and Anne reviewed: Make a colour paper weight

"Angie and Steve were brilliant. Really put us at ease, explained everything well and were very knowledgeable. A friendly accommodating couple and a lovely course to do. Would recommend. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing our paperweights when they are fired. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a pleasure to help you both make your own paperweight creation. Regards Steve and Angie "

17 Aug 25'

Vickslh reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"I bought this as a gift for friends (glass bauble blowing) having been before. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the end result. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, so pleased to hear everyone enjoyed their time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

26 Jul 25'

James & Kerrie reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"The perfect introduction to glass, Steve and Angie were phenomenal teachers talking us through everything. We loved every minute of it, making a very good start to a birthday weekend! Can’t wait to see how the pieces turn out. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review James and Kerrie, it was fun teaching you both, and so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

23 Jul 25'

Sarah Freelove reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"This was a gift for my granddaughter’s birthday and somehow she chose a date that was one of the hottest days of the year! However, this did in no way detract from the experience. From the minute we arrived the whole process was explained fully to Ella before she started. Ella was able to choose her two colours and added them in the order that she wanted. She watched while it was shaped, then she blew down the sterilised tube to create her bauble. Finally the loop was added ready for the ribbon once it was cool. Choosing the ribbon colour was probably the hardest choice - lots to choose from! It was a fabulous experience which Ella loved doing. I was extremely impressed with the way that everything was explained fully and it was all done very safely. I can highly recommend this for a gift experience and needless to say Ella is really looking forward to collecting her bauble! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much Sarah for your lovely review, Ella was a pleasure to work with. Regards Steve and Angie "

30 Jun 25'

Grahame Gould reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

" I had a 3 hour glass-blowing session on 14th June 2025 and could not recommend it more highly. Steve and Angie were very friendly and welcoming to me and my wife, who came to observe. Throughout the session they gave clear, easy-to- understand instructions, were enthusiastic and encouraging when I got it right and relaxed and supportive when I didn't. Their expertise and long experience was clear to see and I have now got some attractive souvenirs of my session. Brilliant afternoon. Five stars all round. Grahame"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Grahame always great to hear when someone has enjoyed our courses. It was a pleasure to work with you and also meet your wife. Regards Steve and Angie "

15 Jun 25'

Jane reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We had a great time and are really pleased with our baubles. Angie and Steve are really friendly and put us at ease instantly. We are looking forward to booking another date ."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Jane, it was a pleasure to meet you both and look forward to seeing you in the future. Regards Angie and Steve "

28 May 25'

Trevor Cook reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"It was a fantastic morning, I learnt so much and was pleasantly surprised how much we were able to do. I even got to take home 3 pieces I made. Definitely looking to book again."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Trevor. Really pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

11 May 25'

Jane reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"I booked this course for my husband and I am so glad I did, it's just brilliant! We had a long drive there and it was great to find a large car park when we arrived. There was a fantastic cafe, farm shop and nice clean toilets too, all in the same courtyard as the venue. Angie and Steve were extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, funny and gave great tuition to my husband and a young couple doing the beginners taster course too. For me the best part was being able to watch, as the shop and studio are all in one. I and my husband highly recommend this course."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us Jane. It was lovely to meet you both. Regards Steve and Angie "

25 Apr 25'

Jane reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Excellent tuition.So lovely to learn something new. Would highly recommend"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review jane, it was lovely to meet you both. Regards Steve and Angie "

17 Apr 25'

David reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We booked as a family for my dad's birthday to try the making a glass bauble. We had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves. Everything was explained well and the time flew by. We now have some unique Christmas ornaments and memories we will cherish. Thank you very much."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review David, it was a pleasure to meet and work with you and your lovely family. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

13 Apr 25'

Erin reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"The 3 hr introduction course was brilliant. Steve and Angie were excellent teachers, very patient and kind. I got to try lots of different parts of the process and am so pleased with the pieces I made!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Erin, always nice to hear that people have enjoyed their time with us. It was a pleasure working with you. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

22 Mar 25'

Amelia reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Great day! I’m a complete beginner and Angie & Steve were very supportive and knowledgeable. Looking forward to receiving my glasswork 😁 "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Amelia, it was lovely working with you. Regards Steve and Angie "

21 Mar 25'

Grace reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"A great activity - would recommend! It was lovely to try something new and unique in a friendly environment. With the workshop being in such a lovely area, near the lake and countryside, it was a lovely day out. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Grace, it was a pleasure to meet you. Regards Steve and Angie "

6 Mar 25'

Kim reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Wow what a lovely introduction to glass blowing - Steve and Angie are so so friendly - you can see that Steve is passionate about his glass . I made a beautiful bauble from start to finish - taking the melted glass from the furnace adding the colours and blowing under the excellent supervision of Steve - would really recommend this as an introduction - look forward to learning more on a future course."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Kim, it was lovely to meet you, we look forward to working with you again in the future. Regards Steve and Angie "

27 Feb 25'

Ezzy Pearson reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Loved this course. The instructors were both lovely and did a great job of guiding me through the course. We ended up creating a lovely collection of objects that I will treasure as I made them with my own (very guided) hands. Plus, the studio is in a lovely location, and you can grab some treats in the farm shop or cafe afterwards!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Hi Ezzy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We love to hear that people enjoy their time with us. We enjoyed meeting you, and hope to see you again in the future. Regards Steve and Angie "

26 Feb 25'

Claire reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"What a wonderful day. We were warmly welcomed by Steve and Angie and talked through the procedure . There are lots of examples to get ideas of what you might like to copy. ( although every piece is individual) we had booked to make Balls. Steve calmly explains again and off we go! Choosing our colours, first colour seems to colour the glass second decorates. Steve talks us through the process but lets go of the controls ( so to speak) but is right there to calmly take over at any moment. I now need to wait a couple of days for my ball to cool, then they will post it to me next day delivery. Which is included in the price. I am so excited. You can see his love of making things with glass , and sharing his passion with others is his raison d'être. Thank you so much for making our experience such a wonderful day to remember. We booked a table for lunch afterwards at the tea shop across the courtyard which was delicious and they cater for food intolerances. Well done New Manor Farm . You have a gem!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Claire, so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure to meet you all, your baubles should arrive with you today. Regards Steve and Angie "

24 Feb 25'

Sheralee reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Loved this experience, Steve and Angie were both very friendly and welcoming and very knowledgeable and made us feel very at ease. We both had a great time, and the facilities were brilliant. The farm and coffee shop were good to visit after."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sheralee. It was lovely to meet you both. Regards Steve and Angie "

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