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Scratching the Surface: Engraved Glass Art with Julia Gonyou

21-22 May 2026 (Thursday-Friday)

9.30am-4.30pm 2 days

Location: CGUK Glass Studio – Rochester, Kent

Join us for an exciting new workshop focused on glass engraving. During the 2-day class, participants will investigate various approaches to sandblasting and engraving with rotary tools, both on clear and coloured glass. Students are welcome to bring in their own drawings but will also have access to a selection of studies to use as stencils, while being encouraged to experiment with expressive patterns and textures.

We will experiment with various ways to achieve our designs through using scalpels to cut through rigid resists and brushes to apply fluid resists. We will examine tonal variation by engraving to varying depths, free-hand sandblasting, and layering engravings. Participants will also work with a range of rotary tool heads to achieve more refined, drawing-like effects.

Develop practical skills, expand your technical understanding, and discover new creative possibilities within engraved glass!

Projects
Students will have the opportunity to create 1 main piece to take home, plus several experimental 10×15 samplers, home-made flashed glass, engrave a 3D object if desired.

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.

9.30am-4.30pm 2 days

Location: CGUK Glass Studio – Rochester, Kent

This engaging 2-day workshop offers a structured introduction to the leaded lights technique. Participants will learn the fundamental and artistic architectural processes involved in constructing stained glass panels, including designing, drafting, leading, soldering and cementing. The class will also highlight the purpose and importance of these specialised materials and procedures and why they are essential to the craft.

Students will have access to a selection of patterns and will be encouraged to integrate their own creative ideas with guidance from Julia. A variety of coloured and textured glass, along with different lead sizes, will be provided to support and enhance your compositions.

Although the primary focus will be the lead came technique, participants will also create two small kiln-fired sections, embellished with ColorLine paint, to incorporate into their hanging or free-standing panel.

This workshop provides a solid foundation in traditional techniques while supporting creative development and a sense of technical freedom to carry forward into future work.

Projects

A hanging or free-standing leaded stained glass panel, with the opportunity to incorporate 2 small painted kiln-fired details.

Skill Level

Beginner to 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.

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.