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. 

Sunshine brings sales!

I've had a great sales week this week and some of my favourite designs of the moment have sold so I'm really pleased. Below are a few that sold and if you like anything don't forget I can make similar but never the same!

So this weekend is set to be productive stage 1 of project garage commences - I must take photos of the stages. It is full to the brim of stuff ready for the tip which is exactly where it is off to tomorrow. 2013 will see my fabulous workshop become a reality. I'm soooo excited you cannot believe. Or maybe you can if your a fellow crafter/maker lacking space. What are you up to this weekend? Have a great one, Elisa :)

Stained Glass Workshop

So as I love all things glass related it has been on my to do list for a while to try my hand at stained glass using lead. Last weekend the day finally came...
I started by drawing a design taken from ideas in a number of books. The panel I was making was 8x10inches.
The process is more methodical than I expected working from the top left hand corner like a puzzle to build up your design.
Below gives you a good idea how the finished piece looks although now it has been soldered, cemented and polished.

I was very pleased with my panel. It was a great experience but not to be repeated by me anytime soon unless I get a bigger studio!!!