Fused Glass Workshops in Portsmouth and Chichester

I am running a program of fused glass workshops in Portsmouth and Chichester so that I can share my love of glass fusing with others. I will teach you how to cut and break glass along with assembling it to create decorative glass art. 

Workshops currently available in jewellery, coasters and suncatchers. 

Visit Shake Your Glass Workshops for more information. 

Students making colourful glass jewellery creations at The Art Academy, Portsmouth. 

 

Copper inclusions glass jewellery class at the Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham.

Monthly glass club for the over 60's at The Drayton Centre, Portsmouth. 

A suncatcher made by student Jane. 

The Fairy Tale Fair Brighton

This weekend I have the pleasure of attending this funky fair in Brighton! 

I will have a selection of my new trinket dishes along with my super sparkly etched pendants! 

Portsmouth Arts Trail - Created in Portsmouth 2014

I am pleased to confirm that I will be taking part in the Portsmouth Arts Trail - Created in Portsmouth 17-19 October 2014. I will confirm details when the leaflets have been published. Another exciting opportunity for Shake Your Glass!
The aim of the trail is
"To create opportunities for the 'Artists' in Portsmouth to reach the public in Portsmouth and make art and craft of a high standard accessible to those who currently feel 'it's not for them' as well as open the eyes of the residents of Portsmouth to the bounty of skill surrounding them." Lucille Scott 

Hampshire Life Magazine August 2014 Edition

I am pleased to have been featured in this month's edition of Hampshire Life Magazine http://www.hampshire-life.co.uk/

Hampshire Open Studios and Festival Break

Hampshire Open Studios is fast approaching! I've been busy behind the scenes contacting local press and listing the event on all the local radio and news websites.
If you have any further suggestions or would like a brochure please contact me.

I have had lots of lovely commission work on the go this week and was sent this photo of the lovely Georgia on her prom night - I custom made both earrings and pendant. Her dress is to die for!!

Yesterday saw a little spot in the local paper The News so I was very pleased about this.

I'm off to recharge by energy attending 2 festivals over the next 2 weekends. Barefoot in Leicester and Wacken in Germany.
Have a fabulous 10 days, Elisa.

Facebook Giveaway!

Facebook Giveaway competition of a Dichroic Butterfly Pendant.
Pop over, like and comment to be in with a chance to win!



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Portsmouth Listings for Hampshire Open Studios 2014

Portsmouth listings so far for Hampshire Open Studios 2014 :)

Drakefest 5th & 6th July 2014 at The Admiral Drake, Portsmouth.

This weekend bings the annual Drakefest Event at The Admiral Drake in Portsmouth. Bands, food, beer, dancing and of course some fabulous stalls!
I will be there with Flower Fairy in my purple gazebo. Can't wait!

This Weekend's Events

Saturday I will be at Emsworth Craft and Gift Market 10- 3pm.
Sunday Grammer School Summer Fete, Governor's Green, Old Portsmouth. 11.30 - 3pm.

This week's new designs... Hare and Owl Pendants. Have a great weekend.

Shake Your Glass Promo Video Clip

Today I have put together a short promo video with comments from my lovely customers.
Take a look.... http://youtu.be/_PIGtCQY6F8

Tomorrow.... Fareham Shopping Centre

Looking forward to my first ever shopping centre stall tomorrow in Fareham, Hampshire.
I'll be near BB's coffee 9-5pm.
Watch out Fareham Shake Your Glass is coming to make you sparkly! :)

This week Statement Dichroic Cocktail Rings

I'm soo excited I have had my delivery from the States this morning! Gorgeous sparkly textured glass is awaiting my cutter. So this week I have become very excited about these fabulous statement rings, I just want them all! The process is 2 firings a full fuse followed by fire polish after grinding to make sure the cabs fit the ring bezels. Enjoy! E x

Making the Local News!

This week I was pleased to have an article in the local Portsmouth News. Great start and I have had amazing support. Thank you!

First Event of the Year.... and New Dichroic Rings

Tomorrow I will be in Chichester at the Assembly Rooms with a host of wonderful crafters. I look forward to seeing some of you. Here is the official Facebook link for more details - https://www.facebook.com/events/219820754859150/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
These oversize statement rings are using the lovely thin CBS glass. The pictures don't do the iridescent colour range justice. I am proudly wearing mine :) Have a great weekend, keep it crafty! Elisa x

New Bird Decal Fused Glass Pendants

How is everyone this week? I did a tac fuse on a range of bits that had been on the to do and well I ran the new kiln a bit too low. The glass came out attached but didn't look like it had been fused. Oh dear! The torch got fired up and did a bit of stringer work practice, I want to suss out winding the stringer continuously 1 without burning myself and 2 without over heating. I'm getting there! I also got these new design bird decal pendants in the kiln - I especially love the flamingo. Think I need one in my life maybe in yellow! Have a great weekend, E x

February already - how did that happen?

I assure you that it has been all go behind the scenes here. I got a fab second hand Skutt Hotstart Pro so as you can imagine my ideas bank is in overdrive with all this new space to play with. January also saw the arrival of some new textured glass to test out. There are unfinished testers all over the place but hey this is what the beginning of the year is all about. Reviewing products, trying out new ones, looking back at last years mistakes and the dreaded tax return which actually was really alright. So 2014 is set to be awesome. Here are a few old faithful designs. Have a romantic Valentine's tomorrow, Elisa x

All That's Chichester & introducing New Supplier Hand Made New Forest!

Tomorrow I will be in Chichester....

I'm pleased to announce the opening of a new handmade shop - Hand Made New Forest. They will be stocking a collection of my fused glass pendants. Please see the link if you wish to attend their opening event https://www.facebook.com/events/785466721482989/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Be lovely to see you - it's always great to put names to faces. Have a great weekend, Elisa :)

Christmas Fair Season Begins!

New Pop Pendant Designs & Lampwork Bead Bottle Openers

So this last week has been lovely and positive. The vibe at the Mind, Body and Spirit Fayre was great with such a lovely crowd of customers and fellow stallholders. Off the back of that I made my first rainbow Chakra bead which turned out pretty well (pic on my Facebook).
My new lampwork bead bottle openers have been popular and I have had a few commissions for different colours. This last week also saw some of the new decal designs out of the kiln and I'm really pleased how they have come out. Have a great weekend mine is the calm before the fair a week season, Elisa :)

This weekend we will be here...... :)