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. 

Shake Your Glass Promo Video 2014

Portsmouth Listings for Hampshire Open Studios 2014

Portsmouth listings so far for Hampshire Open Studios 2014 :)

Glass Commission Work

Phew... what a weekend Drakefest was - dancing, live bands and lots of merry making along with some sales to new faces.
All in all pretty awesome! Even the downpour Sunday night didn't ruin the mood although did make for a very wet pack down which is always a bit well soggy!
I've had some awesome glass commission work to be getting into this week - glass bead earrings, a beautiful sparkly cat pendant with more on the cards including a new design and a special memory necklace. Pictures will follow as the owners receive safely! Have a fab weekend! Elisa
Also new in this week - Glass Cufflinks

Dichroic Glass Cabochons

Dichroic glass cabochons fresh out of the kiln this morning ready to be shaped into rings, pendants and earrings! :)

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! :)

Love Southsea Market This Weekend

If you'd like to come and see me I will be at Love Southsea Market this Saturday.

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!

Welcome to Shake Your Glass!

This week see's the new Branding unveiled... Shake Your Glass.
I'm very excited and looking forward to exploring this wonderful medium further. Especially since the arrival of the new larger kiln a couple of months ago.
Let the new chapter begin..... E x

Memory Jewellery and Happy Long Weekend :)

I have worked recently on quite a few memory jewellery pieces. I always feel honoured and touched that people trust me with such an important task. These are very personal pieces and designed to reflect that. Below is an example of a recent make.


So Easter is a time for fun and reflection. I'm set to do some DIY as well as making and catching up with loved ones. Have a lovely break, E 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

Happy New Year 2014!

Thank you for all your ongoing support last year. I wouldn't be where I am with out you all! Hope you had a Fabulous Festive Time. I can't wait to see what 2014 brings - I've got lots of new ideas buzzing!
20% off in my Etsy shop until 31st January 2014!

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 :)

The Annual Wandering Witches Fayre

Looking forward to tomorrow's unique event....see you there, E x

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 :)

Suppliers Restocked for Christmas and This weekend's Event

The last couple of week's there has been work going on behind the scenes so I could get shiny new work into my suppliers for the run up to the festive season. You will see new pieces in Above The Blue, Beneficial Foundation, The Spring, Everything But The Dress and Moods Studio. Pictures below of a few of these pieces.

This weekend I will be at my first Mind, Body and Spirit Fayre and I'm so looking forward to all the good energy that will be in the room. Have a lovely weekend, Elisa x