The Workshop

Your tutor, Linda, is looking forward to meeting you and says: “Would you like to have a go at creating your very own stained glass ornament to take home with you the same day? I am a full time stained glass artist who has undertaken many commissions, from small ornaments to larger encapsulated windows and I want to give you a chance to try this wonderful, versatile craft for yourself.

On this 3 hour workshop you will get hands on experience assembling and finishing your very own stained glass ornament. I certainly understand how addictive the craft is and how expensive it can be so here is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe in the water, spending the morning or afternoon playing with glass. See below for a few examples of what you will come away with.”

Feel free to browse Linda’s website here – to get an understanding of the breadth of her work.

What is the cost?

£60 + £1.17 card fee. This includes all the materials needed to make your ornament and refreshments during the day (excluding lunch).

How many places are available?

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the group size is limited to 8.

What are the timings?

This is a relaxed 3-hour morning running from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Our purple front door will be open from 9.00am so we can welcome you in, you can get to meet Linda and your fellow crafters and grab a cuppa before you start.

What skills are needed?

No experience is necessary.

During the 3 hours you will be learning how to attach foil tape to the glass and soldering your pieces together. Using a soldering iron can be a bit daunting to start with but Linda will be on hand to give you specific techniques that will keep you safe and comfortable.

You will need to concentrate but it will be a fun and engrossing 3 hours!

What to bring on the day?

Anticipation to enjoy the whole experience!

Specific to this workshop:

• For your safety you must wear shoes that totally cover your feet: no sandals, flip flops or opened toed shoes to be worn.
• If you have a know allergy to plasters please bring some that you know you can use. Even professional glass cutters can sometimes end up with small glass cuts.
• A closed lidded coffee mug or spouted water bottle. Open vessels cannot be used whilst working with glass.
• Old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Reading glasses if you need them.

Please bring your own lunch or some money to buy something from either the hot-food hut nearby or the small local Asda. We will be providing drinks and home-made biscuits throughout the day.

We want you to go home with a spring in your step and feel really good about what you have achieved. To make sure we can thoroughly look after you during your workshop please fill in your booking form with all the things that will help, be it your favourite milk, or any extra support you may require. Please also let us know of allergies that we may need to highlight to your fellow crafters e.g. nuts, perfume. Many thanks.