Seasonal Willow Wreaths
at Leyland Studio
2024: 16 Nov 10am or 2pm (possibly 2 Nov, message me)
Make a lush festive or autumn decoration. You will consider outdoor vs indoor and natural vs synthetic options. We will cover willow harvesting, wreath history, and the wreath wrapping technique. Then we will encompass our individual spirit of nature by decorating for seasonal celebration. £30. No prior knowledge is required and this workshop is suitable for all levels from age 14 upwards. I have secateurs, goggles, apron.(mask for spray paint optional). But if you prefer to bring your own, you can. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Festive Fused Glass Trees, Pudding, Gingerbread, Stars or Wreaths
at Leyland Studio
2024: Wed Nov 27 from 7-9pm
Make some fun and colourful fused glass festive decorations for your window or tree, or gift giving. We will cover an array of glass 'tack' fusing techniques with glass embellishments and enamels.
Choose:
1 plum pudding
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2 shapes: gingerbread, star, wreath, oval, tree or circle
Masterpieces will be fired later and posted out or collected usually within 1 week. Special offer of £33 + p+p or collect from the studio. No prior knowledge is required and this workshop is suitable for all levels from age 16 upwards. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Festive Fused Glass Square Ornaments
at Leyland Studio
2024: Nov 24th 10-12.30pm
Make 4 fun and colourful fused glass festive decorations for your window, tree, or gift giving. We will cover 'tack' fusing techniques with glass cutting, embellishments and enamels. The masterpieces will be fired later and posted out or collected usually within 1 week.
Special offer of £33 + p+p or collect from the studio. Suitable for all levels age 16+. Under 18s accompanied by an adult.
Fused Glass Snowflakes, Heart, Moon or Star Outlines
Leyland Studio
2024: NOV 24 from1.30-4pm 
Fused Glass Art so light and airy! If you want to get making your own unique fused glass shapes, this is the class for you. You will achieve a basic understanding of glass fusing, and consider the design process, experimenting with colour and shapes to create 2 distinctive pieces for inside or out. We will work creatively with the outlining process. This is a great introduction to cutting glass, and using glass pieces to form 2 shapes from a pattern. You can choose from a variety of designs. No prior knowledge is required and this workshop is suitable for all levels from age 16 upwards.
£33 includes all tools, materials and glass firing, but not post.
It's recommended to collect the finished art after firing as it is very delicate. However it can be posted to you usually within 1 week.
Festive Copper Foiling Taster Class
Leyland Studio:
17 Nov, Dec 1 at 10-1pm and 2-5pm
Enjoy some creative time on this taster session. We will learn about this simpler alternative to Copper Foiled Glass which allows us to work on more basic designs with the focus on embellishments.
During this fun hands-on class using a mix of foil and other embellishments, we will cover :
- Selecting from a choice of patterns and glass
- Basic Glass Cutting, copper foiling,- Minimal soldering,
- Decorating the finished pieces using a mix of materials and methods.
- You will take home: 4 pieces
*Please note that there will be a small amount of hot lead free solder and fumes, so those with breathing issues may wish to consider this. A mask, gloves, goggles and ventilation are available. The price of £30 includes tools and materials, but please remember reading glasses, a carrier bag, closed-toe shoes and long sleeves. This session is suitable for all levels, age 16 +