Contemporary Glass Society
I have released new dates for glass casting courses.
Lots of different dates to choose from and 3 different courses with different processes, duration, levels and costs to suit a wide range of participants.
Follow link in bio for more information.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
I have released new dates for glass casting courses.
Lots of different dates to choose from and 3 different courses with different processes, duration, levels and costs to suit a wide range of participants.
Follow link in bio for more information.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sculptural Slumping Masterclass Part 2
Kiln set-ups, complex forms and project planning
20-22 February 2026
Fri/Sat 10-4pm, Sun 10-3 £400, max 4 students
This new course is an extension to the Sculptural Slumping Masterclass and focuses on creating complex glass forms through a sequence of kiln firings that bend the glass in several stages or using one-off set-ups to achieve dramatic shapes. Students will complete two projects over three days using Bullseye sheet glass and a range of studio props (ceramic and refractory). Participants will make dynamic, flowing sculptures by harnessing the forces of gravity and heat. Primarily using my props, you’ll explore inventive ways to employ ad hoc props to hold or guide glass including wire, kiln furniture and fibre blanket.
You may have taken the Sculptural Slumping course but this course is suitable for new students too as we’ll review foundational prop making processes and concepts. A comprehensive visual presentation detailing the making of a selection of Lisa’s previous work, will give a fresh perspective to a range of manipulation techniques. Temperatures and annealing strategies will be discussed. Participants will become more confident devising firing programs that leave room for spontaneous and surprising results.
Students are asked to bring a researched concept (sketches or other media) to discuss for future work. Together we will trouble shoot your ideas, imagining kiln set-up scenarios to achieve your ideas.
A handout will summarise the core concepts and firing programs covered in the demos and presentation. All kiln-based materials are provided but students will bring their own Bullseye glass but the methodologies you’ll learn apply to any type of glass.
Cost: £400 per person, includes mould-making materials and firings but students will bring their own glass. We’ll eat on my patio (or dining room) or go to a local cafe (students can also bring a packed lunch). Full payment confirms a place.
Local accommodation list is available on request
Email studio@pettibone.co.uk for booking forms and further information
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Sand casting in glass is a very creative and exciting experience. Each person will design and make three glass pieces during the day which they can take away after a three day cooling process in a kiln.
Participants will first design and create sand moulds using forms, shapes and colours with the opportunity to add pieces of metal. Molten glass from the furnace is then poured into the moulds to create amazing and unique glass art works. The resulting glass pieces are always amazing and surprising. The sand casting sessions suit first timers and professionals equally.
Our next class dates are on Sunday 9 November and 30 November 2025
One day sand casting session – 10.30am to 4 / 5pm.
Fees: £170 each
For dates of proposed sessions, contact:
Ewa Wawrzyniak – 07963 949727 or info@ewa-wawrzyniak.com
Sand casting in glass is a very creative and exciting experience. Each person will design and make three glass pieces during the day which they can take away after a three day cooling process in a kiln.
Participants will first design and create sand moulds using forms, shapes and colours with the opportunity to add pieces of metal. Molten glass from the furnace is then poured into the moulds to create amazing and unique glass art works. The resulting glass pieces are always amazing and surprising. The sand casting sessions suit first timers and professionals equally.
Our next class dates are on Sunday 9 November and 30 November 2025
One day sand casting session – 10.30am to 4 / 5pm.
Fees: £170 each
For dates of proposed sessions, contact:
Ewa Wawrzyniak – 07963 949727 or info@ewa-wawrzyniak.com
Regular workshops for beginners and those who want to practice their skills and ‘make more glass’.
Also short 1 hour mini workshops for children of all ages – come and ‘play’ with glass.
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David Reekie Artist Talk & Coldworking Demonstration
Thursday 23 October, 6pm – 8pm
At London Glassblowing
We are privileged to have renowned British glass artist, David Reekie at London Glassblowing for an exclusive event and we’d love you to join us! David’s work has been included in museums and esteemed private collections worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum – London, Glasmuseum Ebletoft – Denmark and Carnegie Museum of Art – USA.
David will share the stories, inspirations, and satirical edge behind his acclaimed sculptures, from their first graphite sketches to their final form in glass. Customers will have the rare chance to browse his personal sketchbooks, witness a live demonstration of his lost wax casting technique, and be among the first to see his newest series, Friendship, alongside his captivating Curious Onlookers collection.
Whether you’re a long-time collector or discovering David Reekie’s work for the first time, this is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the artist, explore his creative process, and acquire a piece that speaks to you.
Contact gallery to reserve a place London Glassblowing
New Ice Casting Courses now online.
October 9th – 12th 2025
£680
All courses are run from my studio in Surrey.
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New Lost Wax Bowl Making Courses now online.
Weekend Course
September 27th – 28th 2025
£350
All courses are run from my studio in Surrey.
Please take a look and share with anyone you that might be interested