Glass Fusing Workshops Launceston Gallery
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS RUN AT OUR LAUNCESTON GALLERY IN CORNWALL.
Get creative and have fun designing and making your own fused glass pieces. No experience is necessary, all glass and equipment are supplied.
You will be using small pieces of glass, different grades of frit (crushed glass), stringers, powders, and liquid glass.
Items that are available to design and make include: coasters, vases, dishes, waves, hangings, soap dishes, and framed artwork.
Cost: £80 per person* of which £60 is a credit** towards items made.
Please note from 1st September 2024 workshop prices will increase to £95 per person, of which £65 is a credit towards items made.
Duration: 10.00 am meet at our Launceston Gallery for a 10:30 am start. The morning will involve an introduction to glass and glass-cutting techniques followed in the afternoon with a practical workshop session to create your bespoke piece. The tables are available until 4pm so you will have plenty of time to complete your designs.
Workshop size: 8 people
Booking: online or by phone at 01566 779779
INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS: Our Intermediate Workshops are designed for anyone wishing to try more advanced cutting and powdering techniques and to make larger items. Previous attendance of a workshop is required. You will receive more details a few weeks before the course date so any preparation work can be done in advance.
NB: If you are trying to book multiple places on a specific date and nothing is adding to your cart then there probably are not enough spaces still available on that date. Please either select another date, reduce the number of spaces you are trying to book or ring us at 01566 779779 and we can see what we can do.
NB: Please click here for our cancellation policy.
* Age limit: 12+ under 16's must be accompanied by a full-paying adult.
** If items exceed £60 the additional amount is payable on the day.
*** Items made at the workshops can be posted at an additional cost if required
You will receive an introductory information letter 1 week prior to your workshop date by email to help you make the most of your creative session.
Please note due to the size and nature of the workshops we unfortunately can not accommodate pets or spectators during the sessions. No alcohol can be consumed on site.
If you'd like further information, please call us on 01566 779779 or email sales@jodowns.com
What a day!! from learning all about different glass, and artisan techniques to creating your own piece, it was fabulous. Ruth clearly has so much knowledge and so helpful in creating and teaching. From health and safety to all the equipment and products you could use it was a perfect day. So pleased with my effort
My mum treated me to this workshop and I absolutely loved it. Ruth was a fantastic teacher with so much knowledge and supported us all to create our very own masterpiece.
There was a lot to take in and I would recommend coming with a few ideas so you don’t have to create your design on the spot! (I did this and it was quite daunting)
There are just so many possibilities!!
It was so exciting receiving my glass in the post and see how it had turned out.
I love my Spanish dancer and the whole experience totally exceeded my expectations.
This is an incredibly amazing workshop which is such value for money. I will certainly do another one! X
As a long time lover of Jo's work the chance to, in some small way, create something that echoed her incredible pieces was too great to miss! A fabulous experience which made me appreciate just how much goes into creating her elegant, seemingly simplistic designs. The instruction from Ruth Proudfoot -Smith was clear and delivered with great humour and encouragement and her hands on assistance ..well lets just say thank goodness ..greatly appreciated!! I loved my little creation and want to go back again ..after all Ive got a whole bathroom wall to cover!!!
This workshop is amazing! Ruth is a fantastic teacher, encouraging and knowledgeable. To start you learn about the tools and materials provided and then you move on to how to cut glass which feels like a tremendous accomplishment! There are loads of inspirational examples if you are stuck for ideas, and Ruth guides you and gives you the confidence to get creative. I came away with a framed piece, which looks far better than I could have hoped for - good enough to go up on display actually! All in all, a really terrific day and you leave feeling like you have learnt a new skill and gained a new hobby!
I recently attended a workshop in March with a young lady with autism (Lillibet). We had such an amazing time. We were made feel incredibly welcome and Ruth spent time to ensure Lilli was comfortable and if there was anything she might need to aid her. It was a beautiful way to spend the day with lovely people and so happy/amazed with our end results. Thankyou