Fired Glass reviews

31 May 21'

Jo Hoyer reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"I had a a fantastic time leaning from Jill. She was an excellent teacher and made me feel veey comfortable. I also had a lovely cup of tea and slice of cake. I am v pleased with my piece and can't wait to see it."

Fired Glass responded:

"Great to hear you enjoyed your session with us Jo. Cake and tea too!"

6 Dec 20'

Tara Frost reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I went on the 1 day glass fusion course. Jill and John are great hosts, Jill is very patient and explained the process very well and helped you achieve what I wanted out of the day. I recommend the course"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Tara, so pleased you enjoyed your day with us and that you achieved what you wanted from your time with us. That makes us so happy."

23 Oct 20'

Victoria Goldberg reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I had an absolutely brilliant day with Jill - what a talented lady and such a great teacher. I didn't know there was so much to learn about glass fusing - thanks to Jill I have come away inspired and informed - ready to have a go at home. Lunch was delicious and refreshments abundant. I will definitely go back for another day to consolidate. My only negative comment 'the day went by far to quickly' - I would highly recommend Jill's glass fusing - a fantastic gift for family and friends - But, make sure you go yourself. Thank you Jill and John for a wonderful day - can't wait to get my pieces."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Victoria we are so pleased you enjoyed your day with us and found it so useful and informative."

15 Mar 20'

Diane Davies reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"First class workshop for a totally chilled craft experience. A fabulous welcome from Jill and John, great facilities and amazing refreshments. A lovely way of spending a day switching off from the stresses of today’s busy world and more tools and materials that you could ever need with excellent tuition. Highly recommended day?"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Diane, so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. As you say, a splendid way to spend a day relaxing and being creative. Kind regards John and Jill."

11 Mar 20'

Allison Cowie reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"Jill was a great tutor, a very talented lady. I was quite anxious that my poor drawing and visualization of my end product would lead to disaster, but she listened well and suggested ways to proceed. Within 30 mins I was loving it and was so excited to complete my piece. I cannot wait to see it when it comes out of the kiln. I'm already telling my friends and hope to return for a full day. Fab cake too."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Allison for your review and positive comments. We would love to see you again in the future. Glad you liked the cake! Regards John and Jill"

7 Mar 20'

Carolyn Rapolas reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"100% recommend this class. It's fantastic, relaxing, fun, creative, I could go on and on. Jill and John are very friendly. Their studio is a little piece of heaven, full of glass "candy" to create your own masterpiece. Jill is an amazing teacher, with a passion for her crafts. Thoroughly enjoyed and hope to come back again."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Carolyn for your positive review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the session and we made you feel welcome and relaxed. We would love to see you again in the future. Regards John and Jill"

23 Feb 20'

Mabs reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I've been wanting to do a fused glass course for years but somehow never got around to it. Sandra, Jill and I went on a day's course, all of us pretty unsure of what we could achieve during the day. We need not have worried as we were immediately put at ease by Jill and John plus tea, cake and yummy chocolates. Jill gave us advice and tips on our intended designs and we soon entered 'the zone'. Making the first piece of artwork was so relaxing, and we had access to all the lovely glass frits, powders, stringers and wires. I was in heaven, like a kid in a sweetie shop. After a very tasty lunch we enjoyed the afternoon making our second pieces. I would thoroughly recommend this course, Jill and John are friendly and make you feel relaxed from the moment you arrive. Jill is great at teaching, I learnt a lot about glass work and I'm keen to learn more, so will be signing up for another day's course soon. Brill day!"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Mabs and we're so pleased that you enjoyed your session and we helped to put you at ease, that's great to hear. You all created some super pieces when you were with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards John and Jill."

22 Feb 20'

Jonathan reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"The two of us went for a day session, very unsure of what to expect. Jill was quick to destroy all nervousness with her warming friendly personality. She gave alot of useful information, tips and tricks whilst we were busy creating our pieces. After a lovely lunch (perfectly catered to our dietary needs!) we were amazed and thrilled to of completed several pieces. Within a few days of eagerly waiting to see the finished product, Jill had done an amazing job adding finishing touches such as shaping jewellery, finishing edges. We had an amazing day, thoroughly recommend having a go!"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Jonathan for your review of your day with us. We are so pleased that you and Alison enjoyed your day and it met, if not exceeded, your expectations. You made some beautiful pieces between you, plus you have the honour of making the studio's first dinosaur inspired piece!"

22 Feb 20'

Hayley Geary-Andrews reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"What an amazing day! I really enjoyed learning about glass fusion. I created a picture of my dogs, a pendant, cuff links, a bowl and a light catcher. Jill was very patient and kind and made us a lovely lunch. I would thoroughly recommend a day course and will definitely be doing it again."

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Hayley, thank you for your review of your day. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your day and you created a wonderful array of items during your day. I'm sure you will treasure them all and the memories from the day for a long time to come. We would be delighted to see you again in the future. Regards John and Jill"

12 Dec 19'

G Davies reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"Myself and a friend attended the two hour glass course. We learnt so much and are very excited to see the finished result. John and Jill are lovely people and we couldn't have asked for nicer people to teach us a new skill."

Fired Glass responded:

"We're delighted that you loved your introduction to this new craft and the fact we made you feel welcome. You will love your work when you see we've no doubt. Thank you John and Jill"

30 Nov 19'

Jackie reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"Fantastic 2hr course. Jill is very knowledgeable in this subject (glass) great tutor. Would recommend this course, had a great time can't wait to see finished objects. Thank you."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Jackie for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your session. The waiting is the worst part for sure, however, there is an added bonus of a second wave of excitement once you see your finished work. Regards John and Jill."

29 Nov 19'

Carol Coleman reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"What a lovely way to spend an afternoon. I was so pleased with what i was able to make. Thank you Gill for all your help. I recommend this course to everyone."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Carol for your positive review. We are so pleased that you were happy with what you made on the day. Our aim is to help you create something memorable and ensure you enjoy yourself at the same time. Regards John and Jill."

29 Nov 19'

Val anderson reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"What a fantastic afternoon with Jill yesterday - we all found we were far more creative than we imagined - can’t wait to see the finished glasswork. Thanks Jill & John for a memorable afternoon - we’ll be back!"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Val, we are delighted that you all enjoyed your session. We would love to see you all again in the future. Regards John and Jill"

26 Nov 19'

Amalia Moodie reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"A wonderful introduction to glass fusion. Jill is extremely professional, attentive, helpful and friendly and made me feel comfortable and at ease throughtout the workshop. A brilliant experience that I will definitely want to try again and thank you to John for tea and biscuits."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Amalia we are delighted that you loved your workshop and we put you at ease. It goes without saying we would love to see you again. Tea and biscuits are ready!"

23 Nov 19'

Jenny Paxton reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"A fabulous introduction to Glass fusing. My daughter (13) was a bit apprehensive at first, but once she had been shown by Jilly she gained loads of confidence and came out with a fantastic piece that I know she will treasure forever. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Jenny for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you loved your session and your daughter enjoyed the session too. You certainly made some lovely pieces, totally agree with the treasure forever sentiment."

14 Nov 19'

Alex Parker reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Loved the whole day. Perfect workspace. Loved the open choice and able to make anything we wanted. My mum and I cannot wait to go back and collect our pieces to see the final result."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Alex for your review. We're pleased that our workshop format and approach met your needs and you both enjoyed the day. Your items will soon be available for you to collect. Kind regards John"

13 Nov 19'

Justyna reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Great workshop, I had a fantastic time! Jill is very nice and patient. I can recommend it to everyone."

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Justyna Thank you for your review and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your workshop. We had fun too! Jill's Polish had improved by the end of the session. Z niecierpliwością czekamy na Państwa kolejne spotkanie, herbata i ciasto czeka na Państwa! Regards John and Jill"

13 Nov 19'

Violetta reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I had a fantastic time during one of the courses. Jill helped me a lot to create what I wanted. I hope the result will be as nice as the time I spent there."

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Violetta We are so pleased you enjoyed your course. Everyone's glass creations look wonderful. They are currently going into our kilns in batches. Spodoba ci się ich wygląd, kiedy je zobaczysz, jestem tego pewien. Damy wam znać, gdy tylko będą gotowe do kolekcji. Kind regards John and Jill"

13 Nov 19'

Marlena reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Jill and John are very lovely and helpful. I am not creative at all and was a bit stressed however they both make you feel calm and relaxed. I highly recommend. Also, thank you for the cake and a cup of tea xxx"

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Marlena I'm so pleased we put you are ease. What you created was wonderful and we can't wait until you all see your creations once they have come out from the kiln. Chętnie zobaczymy Was wszystkich z powrotem w przyszłości, gdzie będziecie mogli robić różne rzeczy i pozwolić Jill ćwiczyć trochę więcej języka polskiego. Kind regards John and Jill"

13 Nov 19'

Ewa Kruning-Tworoz reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Thank you for a lovely day. I really enjoyed the workshop I have done and looking forward for the results"

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Ewa Thank you for your review and Jill and I are so pleased you enjoyed your workshop. All the items everyone created will be out of the kiln by the weekend. Z niecierpliwością czekamy na Państwa kolejne spotkanie w przyszłości. Gdzie Jill może znów ćwiczyć swój polski. Kind regards John and Jill"

13 Nov 19'

Marta Surowska reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Brilliant day. I have recently attented one of the courses with my friend and family. We all had a fantastic time. Both, Jill and John are very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Thank you"

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Marta Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you and your relatives and friends enjoyed your course. Z niecierpliwością czekamy na Państwa kolejne spotkanie w przyszłości. Gdzie Jill może znów ćwiczyć swój polski. Kind regards John and Jill."

3 Nov 19'

Jayne Towndrow reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"It turns out I am resistant to learning, but Jill was marvellous. She is a patient teacher (I really tested this aspect of her) and a very kind person (I tested this too). It really is a peaceful studio. I ended up with more than I bargained for so although I originally thought that the workshop was on the expensive side (glass workshops are if you look around), in fact I was wrong. It was very,very good value. Glass is such a lovely medium. Lunch was included and the food was absolutely delicious - and they sent me the recipes. More than I bargained for again. I would definitely go again."

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Jayne, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your day and you felt it was good value for your money. We find it difficult to put down in our course description what you will be getting, you have voiced this very eloquently so thank you for that. We hope to see you again in the future. Regards John and Jill."

11 Oct 19'

Shaaron Chick reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Attended one of Jill’s courses a while ago. I was worried as I am not very artistic, but Jill guided me through clearly and patiently what I needed to do. Made to feel very welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and looking forward to another in the near future."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Shaaron, so pleased you enjoyed the day. We hope to see you again soon."

28 Sep 19'

Sabrina reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"Attended a fantastic workshop in March, where I learned new skills for making beautiful dichroic glass jewellery. Jill is a fantastic tutor; her workshop is a tardis of tools and materials and she spared none to help me design and create a beautiful pendant that I am constantly asked when I wear it: "where did you get that from?". I was made instantly at home in Jill's beautiful studio; it's a lovely space to work in and you'll see plenty of examples of this talented lady's artwork. The thing I liked most about the workshop was Jill's ability to facilitate and help me materialise the ideas I had in my head, using her detailed knowledge. I came away with not only a beautiful piece of art that I can wear and am proud of but also the feeling that a lot of knowledge was imparted and I felt I had really learned something by doing. And I must add, it's incredibly therapeutic to do an activity like this for a few hours. I'm definitely booking in for another workshop (when they become available, as Jill is very popular!) Thanks, Jill and hope you'll be running more workshops soon!"

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Sabrina, thank you so much for your positive review and I'm pleased you are wearing your handmade jewellery with pride. We look forward to seeing you again in the future for more creativity. Kind regards Jill and John"

22 Sep 19'

RosStone reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I had brilliant day with Jill Tisbury on her FiredGlass 1 day workshop. Jill and John make you feel very relaxed and comfortable from the moment you arrive. Her studio is amazing and gives you an instant feeling of calm. Jill's knowledge and understanding of glass is incredible and her art skills are out of this world. Jill helps to inspire you and give you the confidence to create your own pieces of magic. I can't wait to see my work once it all fired. I've already cleared spaces in my sitting room to display it. Drinks were available all day with a lovely lunch and stunning dessert. I highly recommend her course."

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Ros Great to hear you already have cleared space for your new masterpieces. The kiln is on and doing it's stuff as I type. Glad to hear you enjoyed the day not only in terms of the day but also it's structure and our approach. We hope to see you again in the future. Regards Jill and John"