Glass fusing workshops at a private country studio in beautiful rural Hampshire
Learn from Marlen Blumer, an experienced fused glass artist, who will show you how to use different glass materials to make two individual glass tiles / coasters plus a beautiful coloured dichroic glass pendant or Christmas decorations, and prepare them for kiln firing. (You don't have to follow a theme - you create your own designs.) They will be fired after your workshop and available for collection / delivery within two to three days. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available during a break. All materials, tools and safety goggles are provided. This is a lovely way to spend time with friends or family. Bookings are for a maximum group of four people. The workshop is suitable for beginner and intermediate level. There is ample parking on site. A gift voucher option is available - please scroll down to see details.
Course overview
Face to face personal studio tutoring (with just four spaces at a time).
Includes all basic materials (tools and protective equipment).
Workshops are offered 10am-1pm or 2.30pm-5.30pm on specific dates.
Your kiln-fired pieces will be ready for collection within two to three days. Or we can post them to you at extra cost.
In your workshop each participant will make:
- Two tiles / coasters 10cm x 10cm
- One dichroic pendant approximately 3cm x 3cm
- or two Christmas tree hanging decorations
See images above and below.
(Please note that on request Marlen is happy to glue a bail clasp onto the back of your pendant with specialist glass glue after firing - but with no guarantee if the clasp later becomes unstuck.)
If you already have expereince and would like to discuss higher level of tuition please enquire.
What to expect
Morning 9.45 am - Arrival for tea, coffee and introduction
Afternoon 2.15 pm - Arrival for tea, coffee and introduction
Please see below for examples of pieces designed by Marlen Blumer.
Customer comment
"I had a lovely morning last week with my sisters and mum making glass coasters and a pendant in beautiful surroundings in West Tytherley. It was a great present for people hard to buy for and Marlen was a wonderful instructor." J, March 2024
Design ideas
If you need inspiration for designs then perhaps have a browse through Pinterest, Etsy or similar sites.
Rescheduling
We will give you the option to reschedule your booking to a mutually convenient date - but we can only do this once.
Cancellation
If you cancel your booking we will refund 50% of the ticket price if you give advance notice of one week. If you do not give advance notice of one week then we shall not issue a refund.
Dietary requirements
When you have received your booking confirmation please email us to tell us if you have any special dietary requirements or any other considerations, for example allergies.
Accessibility information
The studio is not wheelchair accessible and there is no hearing loop system.
There are WC facilities next to the studio.
Minimum age
We suggest a minimum age of 12 years
Insurance
Marlen Blumer has full public liability insurance.
Gift voucher
To gift a workshop please phone Marlen Blumer on 07393 869930 and buy a gift voucher code.
