Fused Glass Double Workshop - Festive Glass Mobiles & Gift Creations

Taking place at Wightwick Manor in their craft/conference room. Ask for directions as you arrive.

Throughout the day Wolverhampton glass artist Suzie from Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass will be teaching two sessions of fused glass making techniques. You are welcome to attend either the morning or afternoon workshop or you can attend both sessions for the day at a discounted price. These workshops are suitable for beginners or as a refresher course. Your workshop ticket also entitles you to full entry to the Manor and Gardens, Café, Gallery and shop!

The schedule for the day is as follows:

Morning Session 10:30am – 12:30pm: Festive Glass Mobiles Workshop – Get ahead with your festive crafting! In this workshop you will design and create a hanging Christmas decoration mobile. You will construct and create a flat bauble/garland shape, a glass star, and a tree shaped decoration which you will be able to decorate in a colour scheme of your choice. You will learn some basic glass fusing and layering techniques with coloured glass. Participants will be introduced a selection of materials and tools. All participants will be make a selection of 3 hanging Christmas decorations and also a hanging bar to create your mobile.

Lunch (not provided) 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Wightwick has a tearoom on site and many areas for enjoying your lunch in the fresh air if the weather suits.

Afternoon Session 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Festive Glass Gift Creations Workshop - Each participant will craft three beautiful keepsakes in one inspiring workshop. You’ll design and make the glass for a trinket dish, a vibrant suncatcher, and a unique pendant using specialist tools, glass accessories, and all in a colour palette of your choice. Learn techniques, explore creative combinations, and create handmade pieces that sparkle! Great for handmade festive gifts...or spoil yourself and keep them all!

Participants who are regular attendees of Suzie’s workshops are welcome to make different projects to save repetition if they contact Suzie in advance.

All creations will be kiln fired by Suzie following the sessions and then collection from Wightwick Manor (or postage of the work can be organised) from 14days later.

Places are limited and expected to book up very quickly. Suitable for adults and for teens age 13 and over, under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Your workshop tickets also include full entry to the Manor and Gardens.

Book today to secure your place and to learn something new and exciting!

You have the choice to attend just the morning or afternoon session or to attend the full day at a discounted price -

10:30am – 12:30pm £45

1:30pm – 3:30pm £45

10:30am – 3:30pm JUST £85!

Please note that access can be limited/difficult for persons of disability due to the room’s location on the first floor. There is no lift and the room is sadly not wheelchair accessible. Other venues where Suzie also holds workshops do have access however, please contact Suzie for more information.

See my other event listings for details of my other workshops and alternative venues, including evening workshops at The Codsall Hive which is fully accessible.

Bespoke bookings can also be made direct.

Tickets via http://buytickets.at/suzielavenderglass

or direct from www.lavenderart.co.uk

or Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass

All Materials, safety equipment and tools are provided.

Contact Suzie with any specific requests, access or assistance needs or requirements.

Tea and coffee are provided and you are welcome to bring drinks and small snacks into the workshop room.

If the weather is cold wear layers as the room can sometimes be a little chilly! Please also wear closed toe shoes.