Noticeboards Category: Workshops/Short Courses

Description
Sand casting in glass is an incredibly creative and exhilarating experience.

Dive into the world of sand casting in glass—an unmatched opportunity for both beginners and seasoned artists. During this intensive glass casting day, you will design and craft three stunning glass pieces that you can proudly take home after a three-day cooling process in the kiln.

Your artistic adventure begins in the morning as you design and create sand moulds using a vibrant array of forms, shapes, and colours. Embrace your creativity and boldly incorporate metals and other unique elements into your designs. After a savoury lunch break, prepare to be captivated as you work with molten glass at a remarkable temperature of 1,150 degrees, straight from the furnace.

As you pour the liquid glass into your expertly crafted moulds, watch in awe as your vision transforms into breathtaking, one-of-a-kind glass artworks. You have the freedom to add vibrant colours, sparkling metals, and even delicate leaves between the layers, ensuring that the possibilities are truly endless. The results will undoubtedly inspire you, offering an extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in innovative glasscraft.

With guidance from two professional artists who possess exceptional expertise, this unique course is designed to ignite your passion for creativity and push your artistic boundaries.

If your plans change, you can confidently cancel your participation for a full refund up to two weeks before the course start date. We are also more than happy to accommodate requests for adjustments to start dates. Take part in this extraordinary experience and let your creativity shine!

What’s included in the price?
All materials are included, plus tea and coffee. Please bring your lunch.

Cancellation policy
Medium – Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

This is a live online class, taught over Zoom.

Learn to use alginate, an eco-friendly, affordable mould-making material, to create sculptural glass castings from life. Rebecca will demonstrate hand casting with the bucket method and face casting with the lay-up technique. You’ll create wax positives, refine them, and cast them into glass using a plaster-silica refractory mould.

Course price: £190.00

Learn to use alginate, a seaweed based, eco-friendly, skin-safe, economical mold making material, to create sculptural glass castings from life. Two styles of molds will be demonstrated: a bucket mold where the model is submerged (i.e., a hand), and a lay-up mold, where alginate is painted on and reinforced with plaster bandage (i.e., the face).

Alginate molds will then be used for creation of wax positives which can be manipulated if desired and ultimately cast into glass in a plaster-silica refractory mold. The course will cover the process from start to finish.
You can view more of Rebecca’s work here: https://www.rebeccaarday.com/

Skill Level
• Beginners are welcome, some experience with casting is helpful.

Course Summary
Discussions will include:
• Alginate Moldmaking
• Waxworking
• Hand-built Refractory Moldmaking
• Steaming
• Calculation of Glass
• Glass Selection
• Kiln Anatomy & Set-up for Firing
• Firing Schedule Theory
• Divesting
• Coldworking

Workshop Outcomes:
• 2 styles of single-use alginate molds
• 2 cast glass sculptures

Session Times
• Tuesday 7th July 2026 – 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm UK time (This session might be a little longer)
• Tuesday 14th July 2026 – 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm UK time (This session might be a little longer)
• Tuesday 21st July 2026 – 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Tuesday 28th July 2026 – 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)

How it Works
• The course is made up of live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. You will find the zoom link via the week chapters in the navigation panel.
• The artist will give a step-by-step tutorial with demonstrations, and you will have ample opportunity to ask them questions during the live class
• Each week they will demonstrate a technique for you to try between sessions
• A member of the Glass School team will also be in the Zoom class to assist you
• Mix with the artist and other students on our dedicated community page, open for the duration of the course. Then join our exclusive Glass School UK Online Glass Community Facebook group to continue to mix with those who have attended any of our online masterclasses
• A materials list is provided in the course navigation panel, so you can purchase what you need to create your pieces during the course. You don’t need absolutely everything on this list to be successful, the artist will discuss different ways to reach our technical goals.

All live online masterclass sessions are recorded, so if you cannot attend the live sessions or access your studio at certain times, you can watch the sessions back. These will be available for up to four weeks after the final session. Recordings cannot be downloaded or shared and by joining you agree to being recorded.

These recordings will be available in the course navigation panel.
• You will need a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone in order to join the online classroom. If you are unfamiliar with using Zoom then please take some time to look at our guide, available in the navigation panel.
• You should have a reliable internet connection, fast enough to make video calls or stream videos
• Please read the Student Participation Agreement
• Ensure that you have checked the materials list and purchased any materials you may require
• A pen and paper to take any notes.
• We restrict the class size to 30 people
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Contact: Glass School
Email: info@glass-school.co.uk
Book your place

This is an in-person course at the Glass School studio.

Course price: £180.00

What you will learn
Come and learn the traditional craft of Stained Glass and make your own panel from scratch on this one day course with glass artist Catherine Dunstan.

This is a hands-on course where you’ll be introduced to many processes, including glass cutting, leading, soldering, cementing and polishing your piece.

You’ll get to choose from a large range of templates that will enable you to get a good grounding in the core skills, whilst also enabling you to finish your piece during the day, ready to take home and show off! Learn about different types of glass and choose from a wide range of colours and textures to suit your style.

You will be able to take your panel away with you on the day.

Skill Level and Essential Information:
This one-day course is suitable for beginners
Please wear closed-toed shoes and tie back long hair. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, or bring an apron. Due to the use of lead, it is recommended that pregnant women do not attend. Soldering flux derived from animal fat is necessary on this course, so regrettably, the course is not vegan.

Course Outcome
A 20cm x 15cm stained glass panel.

Timings
10 am – 4 pm (6 hours)

Location
This class will be conducted at our in person studio at the following address:

The Studio,
1 Westward Court
Westward Close
Wrington
Bristol
BS40 5JY

We cannot guarantee parking immediately outside the studio and rely on on-street parking on neighbouring roads. Therefore, a short five-minute walk is typically required. If this poses access issues, please get in touch with us before booking a class.

What to prepare
• Please wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.
• If you are attending a One Day Course. Please bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, there are shops and a pub serving lunches within walking distance of the studio.
• All materials are included and all the necessary tools are provided.
• Your booking information will be emailed to you before the course date.
• This in-person course will have up to 4 students.
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90).
• Students must be over 16 years old.

Book your place via the website
For more information contact: Glass School
Email: info@glass-school.co.uk

Come and indulge your creativity with a 3-day stained-glass workshop (5th -7th August) with Award winning artist and Tutor Kate Henderson.

This workshop will include time for you to experiment with techniques of glass painting, enamels and silver stain, an opportunity for you to develop a series of painterly marks or traditional images on glass. Then using lead along with a range of coloured glass create a stained-glass panel around 50cm x 40cm. This could be a fantastic opportunity to gain experience a new skill and create something beautiful for your home. Designs/templates can be supplied but I am also happy to guide you to create your own design to complete within the time frame of the course.

• The course runs from 5-7 August.
• All materials and use of specialist equipment is included in the course fee.
• Course limited to six participants with no previous glass experience is needed.
• A 10% (£450) discount is available for an early bird discount until the 31 May

See my website for further details: www.katehenderson.co.uk

Learn fun and easy ways to add detailed images and patterns to your glass work. Joseph Cavalieri is excited to return for his fourth class, focusing on fusing and slumping trays with bold, colorful images. Starting with cutting glass, you will learning silk screening, penning, painting, and airbrushing enamels onto glass. Joseph will bring a variety of exciting silk screens for you to use. No prior painting or drawing experience is needed; you will learn how to trace images to bring your piece to life. Plan to make four or more final works during this four day workshop, plus many fired samples of all the techniques, and learn from Joseph’s popular art residency lecture, He will share tips he learned during his fifteen visiting artist residencies. These techniques apply to stained glass projects as well as fused glass projects. Joseph will discuss and bring samples of how to easily use these techniques with stained glass, but the focus of the class is fusing, slumping, and having fun.

Kiln-Formed Glass: The Sustainable Art of Repurposing with Julia Gonyou

10-11 September 2026 (Thursday-Friday)

9.30am-4.30pm 2 days

Location: CGUK Glass Studio – Rochester, Kent

Please join us for an environmentally conscious new workshop focused on exploring the possibilities of sustainable kiln-formed glass, using recycled glass bottles, and float glass.

Participants will learn how to break down these materials and artistically repurpose the glass – without the use of moulds – into unique compositions using pattern, shape and script. You will explore techniques using expressive mark-making, textural objects and cut-outs to create distinctive relief work.

Explore this more streamlined and Eco-friendly approach to glass-making while building practical skills and creative confidence to support your future work.

Projects
Students will have the opportunity to create 3-4 projects, including sun-catchers, and free-standing panels to take home/collect after final firing.

Skill Level
Beginner/Intermediate

Further Information
More about Julia can be found here: www.juliagonyou.com

All class materials and necessary tools/equipment are provided.

Refreshments are included, but please bring your own packed lunch.

Participants must be 18+ years of age.

Workshops are held in our well-equipped studio above our retail centre, accessed via 2 flights of stairs, there is no lift.

NB. A waiting list will be in operation once the class is FULL – please email info@creativeglassshop.co.uk if you would like to be added.

Stained Glass (mixed ability) with Shelly Kitto

20th April to 6th July 2026

10am-12pm or 1pm – 3pm 10 weekly sessions every Monday (except 4 & 25 May)

Whether your aim is to create a beautiful piece of stained glass for your own enjoyment, to delight friends and family, or as an initial step into an art-based career, this class is the perfect choice. You will be taught traditional glass cutting and leading techniques from pattern design through to project completion. As you progress with your projects other skills may be introduced such as glass painting, Tiffany foiling technique and 3-D design.

Please note, there will be additional costs incurred by students during the course to cover basic tools and materials which are dependent on the project you choose to undertake; this will be discussed with your tutor during the first lesson.

Glass Cutting Tool Set

Projects:
· a 30cm-square leaded panel

· a further project(s) of the students choosing after tutor discussion/guidance

Skill Level

This class is mixed ability, suitable for the complete beginner as well as those wishing to continue their stained-glass journey.

You can read our terms and conditions for classes here.

NB. A waiting list will be in operation once the class is FULL – please email info@creativeglassshop.co.uk if you would like to be added.

Welcome to our summer school. A creative exploration of colour, texture, and transformation
Discover how glass can express the powerful contrasts of fire and ice in this five day course designed for both beginners and practising artists. From warm, flowing colour to cool, crystalline stillness, you’ll explore how these elemental forces can be translated into glass through hands on experimentation and guided studio play.

Throughout the week, you’ll work with a range of glassmaking techniques, including engraving, copper foiling, kiln forming, colour exploration, and small sculptural studies. You’ll investigate texture, translucency, bubbles, cracks, surface mark making, and the many ways glass can shift between movement and stillness.

The course offers a relaxed, supportive environment where you can take creative risks, follow your instincts, and enjoy learning alongside others. Whether you’re new to glass or expanding your artistic practice, this week invites exploration, discovery, and fresh ways of thinking through materials.

NOTE: The glass will be kiln fired; you may need to come back at an agreed time to collect your finished work.
We are not using lampwork techniques on this course.

Cost: £222 (full fee), £147 (reduced fee)
Location: Granville Park Centre, 100 Granville Park, Lewisham, SE13 7DU
Time: Monday – Friday 10am-3pm

Get back to basics with table top screen printing onto glass on tiles on this six week course. Learn how to mix enamels, print accurately on a smooth shiny surface.

If you have attended the introduction course then you will be able to explore the process further, take a few risks with your printing, develop your drawing techniques and produce something of great quality.

Cost: £180 (full fee), £105 (reduced fee)
Location: Granville Park Centre, 100 Granville Park, Lewisham, SE13 7DU
Time: 7-9:30pm

Build on your engraving experience and take your glasswork further through a focused exploration of cold working techniques using a rotary tool. This course opens up new possibilities for detail, texture, and precision, guiding you beyond simple mark making into more intentional, expressive surface design. Through a series of structured demonstrations and supported studio time, you’ll experiment with more advanced burr control, layered texturing, relief carving, and approaches for working confidently across different forms and glass types.

As your skills develop, you’ll plan and complete a personal project that brings together technique, design thinking, and your own creative direction. Along the way, you’ll refine your handling, expand your repertoire of surface effects, and discover how subtle shifts in pressure, movement, and tool choice can transform your work.

Whether you’re returning to engraving after a break or looking to extend what you already know, this course offers a thoughtful progression a chance to deepen your practice.

Cost: £135 (full fee), £78:75
Location: Granville Park Centre, 100 Granville Park, Lewisham, SE13 7DU
Time: 7-9:30pm