Dawn Turner Designs

Contact name: Dawn Turner

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about 10 years
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Mad About Glass!

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ILKESTON

Glass Artist's Studio Experience Day - Fusing (Open group)

6 hours

Next date: 25th Dec 2026

20 places left

(18)

£90.00

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Glass Artist's Studio Experience Day - Fusing (Private Booking)

6 hours

Next date: 25th Dec 2026

5 places left

(3)

£250.00

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Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Session (Private Booking)

3 hours

Next date: 25th Dec 2026

10 places left

(8)

£105.00

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Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

2½ hours

Next date: 25th Dec 2026

14 places left

(44)

£40.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

9 Dec 25'

Sue B reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Session (Private Booking)

"Had a lovely morning doing glass fusing for the first time. Dawn was very informative firstly explaining about the different types of glass and how it works. She then did a demonstration and showed us a variety of glass ideas before we were able to make our own creations. Can't wait to see the results when they have been fired and look forward to doing another session. Would highly recommend. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your review, Sue, is was lovely to meet you all and welcome you to the studio - you all made some beautiful work! I will be in touch soon to let you know when they’re finished. "

19 Nov 25'

Elaine Briggs reviewed: Glass Artist's Studio Experience Day - Fusing (Private Booking)

"Had a great day with Dawn. We learned how to cut glass safely. Different methods for different types of glass. Practicing on window glass and made something from the bits we cut. Then in the afternoon we moved onto coloured glass and the different methods and techniques of fusing to get different pieces, textures and finishes. Using frit of different sizes and colours to create a couple of decorative items. Can’t wait to see how they come out of the kiln. Just a couple of weeks to wait for it all to be fired. Well worth doing if you have an interest in glasswork Word of warning in colder months it can get quite chilly in the workshop so take lots of layers to keep warm. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Hi Elaine, thank you for your review - and indeed, it can be cold! It was great to meet you and your lovely family. You were all enthusiastic, open and willing, and I had a great day working with you all - I will be in touch as soon as everything is ready - thank you again for a lovely day. "

3 Nov 25'

Andrea B reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"My sister & I booked this course after seeing Dawn’s work on Facebook. We had such a lovely time. Dawn was kind, funny & very knowledgable. She showed us the techniques & was always available to assist throughout, but we didn’t feel like we were being watched over either. Dawn’s workshop has everything you need & more. It was such a relaxing experience we’ve already been looking at booking another. Thank you for a fantastic morning ☺️☺️ "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for a lovely session, it was a great to welcome you to the studio, and a pleasure to see the joy in your faces - hope you like the results, will be in touch very soon "

3 Nov 25'

Sam stox reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"I had such a lovely morning doing this course, Dawn was really clear and concise in her instructions and her collection of glass for decorating purposes was really well stocked. She was patient and helpful all day and made a decent cuppa to boot! I'll definitely be returning in the new year"

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Hi Sam - thank you for your lovely review, and glad the cuppa was okay (my son would heartily disagree!) - most of the work is now fired and cooling, just whichever pieces need slumping, I will be in touch as soon as I have sorted them all out - can't wait to open the kiln!"