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: £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. For more details click here.
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 £65 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
My cousin and I attended our first workshop.
The whole unit at Launceston is inspirational. I loved studying Jo Downs glass work. Absolutely beautiful.
The day wizzed bye. Ruth our instructor was patient and so helpful for first timers.
We was taught glass cutting (which I didn’t fine easy) and glass effects.
The afternoon we were able to do our own piece. Ruth helped and advised.
Our work was posted to our home.
They arrived today, well packed. We loved our work.
I would definitely like to attend another workshop next year.
Myself and my friend Gill attended a workshop with Ruth what an amazing teacher she was her knowledge and patience was out of this world we have done a few glass making classes but this was far the best, was taught how to cut use powder and a lot more understanding on how glass works. it was that good we have rebooked to come back and do another one.
So pleased with my fired piece. Ruth was so patient and I now want to do another workshop.
Had an amazing day with Ruth and Tay. Just a small class so even better. I feel like I learnt so much and I really can't wait to have another go! Thank you Ruth for the support, inspiration and helping me to make something I can be really proud of. Highly recommend you try this workshop.
Many thanks to Ruth for such a special day creating beautiful things! Ruth was a great teacher, and explained everything very clearly in layman’s terms so that we could understand all the tools and techniques, even though there was a lot to take in.
We very much enjoyed the creative process. Ruth was helpful to push us to try things when we didn’t feel so confident, but stepped in to guide when we needed it. We’re looking forward to seeing the finished products!