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 10x15 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.