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
Attended a workshop with my mum and had a great time. Ruth was a really amazing teacher, informative and helpful. Enjoyed seeing the workshop and the kilns and great explanation of all the processes. Thanks Ruth, second time I’ve been and will be back 😊
This is the 4th Jo Downs class I have done and the second with Ruth, the class leader. As a ex art teacher, she is very patient, giving ideas, suggestions and support to help you achieve your goal. As other attendees have said, have an idea of what you want to make. Take look at Pinterest or what Jo Downs makes for ideas (you won’t be able to replicate some of it because of the materials/ techniques she uses) but you can decide on something for the wall, a vase or bowl. Ruth is great at explaining what’s possible and helping you make something you will be proud of. I expect I’ll be going again as it brings me so much joy and satisfaction to make something so unique and I get to engage with my creativity away from the rush of life.
Such a wonderful experience , it’s a very full on day , lots to take in and absorb.
Don’t go without thinking of what you want to do !
Brilliant day with amazing outcome
Definitely would do this again.
A fabulous workshop. Well organised and engaging. Need to be prepared in advance for what you would like to make. Ruth was an excellent tutor and the day just flew by. Thank you.
If I were to offer one singular piece of advice before any one goes on a workshop, whether it's their first or their twenty first, it would be "Don't go empty headed!"
By that I mean, have a clear idea of what you would like to make and how you are going to make it.
It's a good idea to put your ideas on paper and even do a basic drawing of your design. This will give the workshop tutor a much better idea of what it is you are trying to achieve. The old saying goes " Procrastination is the thief of time" and as you only have a limited number of hours to complete your work, you need to use it wisely and creatively.
Having said all that, you will have the time of your life and you will come away having made a completely unique work of art in glass, that you will treasure for many years to come and your friends and family will be well impressed.