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Due to numerous requests, I’ve finally got my act together and will be running creative half day workshops making fused glass Christmas decorations in my lovely oak-framed garden studio in the village of Grayshott. I will show you how to cut glass safely and you will initially make a small Christmas tree decoration to get the hang of it. After that, you’re free to choose what you would like to make, using a combination of sheet glass, frit (crushed glass), glass stringers, stencils, copper, mica, bubbles, and sparkly dichroic glass (the jewel-like glass with reflective and refractive qualities). You can expect to make at least 4 pieces in the time, though people usually make more. 

Firing in the kiln (up to 800°C) takes about 24 hours and there will be two firings – a full fusing or tack fusing – for different pieces. I will clean the pieces and drill holes and attach ribbons if necessary. They will then be ready for collection a week later. Children over 12 years old accompanied by an adult are welcome.

A fun half day learning how to make colourful glass flowers that are guaranteed to last all year and not die on you! You will be shown a sample of small pieces that are achievable within the time and it's up to you to decide which ones you would like to make. You are welcome to bring your own ideas and inspiration. I will show you how to cut glass safely and show you all the types of materials you can use - from sheet glass, frit (crushed glass) and glass stringers, to stencils, copper or silver inclusions and sparkly dichroic glass. The glass will then be fired in the kiln overnight. Suitable for beginners.

For those of you who say that you would like to stay all day creating more glassy goodness, I am also running full day workshops from 10am-4pm.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to make my popular garden art Flower Pops, which are mounted on steel rods for use in the garden. You will make up to 5 Flower Pops in the time allowed; one large, three medium and one small Flower Pop. There are plenty of examples of the Flower Pops in my garden and in the studio for inspiration. 

I will show you how to cut out the glass circles safely and then you are free to create your own designs using a rainbow variety of glass paint and frit (crushed glass) in a variety of colourways and patterns. Suitable for confident beginners and those more experienced in glass cutting. The glass will be fired in the kiln, a process that takes up to 24 hours, then siliconed onto the steel rods and left to harden/cure for a few days. You will be able to pick up your flowers about 2 weeks later.

Workshops take place in my oak-framed garden studio in Grayshott, Surrey. The workshops will be for no more than 3-4 people so I can give everyone enough attention to help them.

Please bring an apron and wear old clothes and closed toed shoes. I will provide tea and coffee for all workshops. Please bring a packed lunch if you are doing one of the full day workshops.

All abilities welcome. Children over the age of 12 and accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome.