• General

    Give the Gift of Glass

    I’ve always done gift certificates for workshops, now you can buy gift vouchers for lots more lovely things!

    These can be used in many ways.  Not sure what the recipient would like?  A gift voucher is great for that!  Know they love a piece of glass art, but you cannot afford buy it outright for them?  Send them a gift voucher, they can use it towards part payment.

    Maybe you know they’d like to do a workshop, but not sure if they want to come for a full day or taster?  These vouchers can be redeemed, part or full, against classes too.

    My shop is looking a little sparse at the moment, but over the next week or two, I will be filling it up.  I will be posting images on the website and social media and will be using the Etsy Platform to list items, so the person you are gifting it to will need to take a look there and then get in touch with me to use their voucher.  Or they can come to the studio in Ilkeston, by appointment only.

    I normally email them directly to the buyer to print at home, but I can email direct to the giftee or print and post if you prefer (first class standard post).

    You don’t need to have a Paypal account, just check out as guest if you wish to pay on card.  You can buy multiples of any of the gift vouchers to make up the amount you wish – just adjust the quantities during checkout.


    Gift Voucher Value
    Recipient’s Name on Voucher
    Email to Send Voucher To




    Thank you for supporting small business

  • General

    Workshop Worries

    Recent Government guidelines regarding Corona Virus are that we should now be practicing social distancing.  In response to this, I have decided to withdraw all mixed group workhops from availability until the further notice.

    If you already have something booked, please check your email inbox.  You should have received a message from me or get one very soon.

    Until Government guidelines enforce otherwise, I will still be taking bookings for private classes – whether that be groups, Just For Two, or One-To-One, but I will only be booking in groups of friends or family, so that you know each other and are not with strangers who’s health you might not be familiar with.  My workshop is within Shed 2 Studios which is NOT a gallery or retail space open to the public.  Our only visitors are delivery drivers which have their own protocols in place,  my students or visitors by appointment.

    Although I do share the building with other makers, our spaces are large, and if anybody else IS in, their spaces are metres away from where we would be working.  Regular cleaning with appropriate disinfectants will be in place, and hand washing facilities are always available, along with any other recommended safety measures.

    It also means we choose a mutually convenient time and date  If you do have to postpone due to a change in circumstances, last minute health worries or we have enforced lockdown, your workshop would be re-booked.  You would not be missing out on it running.

    If you’d prefer not to book a class whilst the advice is changable and uncertain, don’t forget that I offer GIFT VOUCHERS for all types of workshops and sessions.  These have a one year expiry date on them, and if the situation becomes prolonged, I will look at extending these.  Likewise, if you already have a voucher and are worried that it may expire before you are able to use it, please get in touch.  I don’t want anybody to miss out.

    Thank you for supporting small businesses and bearing with us all in what may be difficult times ahead – it really is appreciated.

  • General,  Glass,  News & Events,  Workshops

    Mother’s Day & More

    If you’re still struggling for something for Mother’s Day, remember we have a class running on the Sunday 22nd March, although places are selling out fast.

    Have you already got plans that day?  You could consider a gift voucher.  These are redeemable any time up to a year from issue, and there are various values.  Plenty of time to book at your leisure.

    Here’s the link to the voucher page: CLICK HERE.

  • General,  Glass,  News & Events,  Workshops

    Let’s Get Learning!

    Okay, so I’ve finally got some new dates planned in, see details below.  I’m still trying to tweak the workshop space to make it suitable for the ongoing evening classes that I have planned, so for now, there are just single sessions on offer.

    There’s the usual mix – some full Introduction to Glass Fusing Days.  On these, in the morning, you will learn a little bit (not too overwhelming though) about the science side of glass.  You will also be shown how and get plenty of practice scoring and breaking along with as a couple of techniques with window glass so you can cut and make your own designs.  In the afternoon, we move on to using colourful Bullseye glass.  Again you will have an opportunity to make a variety of things. Whether it’s jewellery, coasters, a wall plaque or a bowl, we’re open to ideas!  Full day sessions are £65.00 per person.

    For the taster sessions, I’ve planned in a few family fun days during the school holidays; younger people are more than welcome.  A responsible adult (yes, that’s you!) has to stay with the child throughout the session, but you have a choice.  You can help your young one with their makes, in which case you would only pay for one place.  Or, if your child is a older and more capable, it’s a lovely activity to do together and you get your own set of makes each, this is charged per person.  Bear in mind though, we do work with glass that, pre-firing, does have sharp edges.  Kids are often more sensible and careful than adults though!  If you’re not sure, get in touch HERE,  happy to answer any questions.

    *** APOLOGIES, BUT DUE TO THE RECENT CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK, ALL GROUP CLASSES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  GIFT VOUCHERS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND WILL HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPIRY DATE ON THEM***

    I’ve added a couple of evening dates for some after work creative time, and also added a Mother’s Day session – what better way to treat Mum than to spend some time together, getting creative?  Most tasters are £25.00 per person

    Finally, on a diet?  Think the kids get too much chocolate at Easter?  Well, instead of scoffing eggs all weekend, why not come along and create your own glass Easter Egg hanging?  I will be getting some special shapes cut for you to decortate with coloured accessory glass, and for the workshop price of £30, you will get two shapes, approx 12cm tall.  This would be a great session to share.  Also great for a gift, although it won’t be ready to take away on the day as just like all other sessions, the glass needs lots of hours in the kiln before it’s ready

    If you have a voucher to redeem, whether that be one of mine or one from Craft Courses, please GET IN TOUCH so I can reserve your place without having to go through the checkout.Although it’s Paypal, you do not need to have an account, you can check out as guest if you wish.