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Best Fused Glass Workshops in Kent
Best Fused Glass Workshops in Kent
Welcome to the “Garden of England” – Kent, a picturesque county known for its stunning landscapes, orchards, and gardens. The title “Garden of England” reflects Kent’s rich agricultural heritage and abundant natural beauty, making it a perfect setting for artistic exploration. In addition to its lush greenery, Kent is famous for its historical sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, and the enchanting Leeds Castle.
Each of these landmarks holds a unique story and adds to the charm of this diverse county. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to try something new, Kent’s fused glass workshops offer a perfect blend of creativity and inspiration in this scenic region.
The Art of Fused Glass
In the art of fused glass, various glass pieces are melted together in a kiln, resulting in the creation of stunning and distinctive artworks. This flexible technique enables artists to produce a wide array of items, ranging from intricate jewellery and colourful ornaments to elegant plates and bowls.
The possibilities with fused glass are limitless – you can craft vibrant sun catchers to illuminate your windows, custom coasters for your home, or even elaborate wall art to bring a touch of refinement to any space. Whether you aim to fashion a heartfelt gift for a loved one or enhance your own décor with a personal touch, fused glass art provides a gratifying and enjoyable creative avenue. Learn more about Fused Glass creation by giving our in depth blog post a read.
Creative Holidays & Retreats – Chilham Kent
About Us
Our creative studio is in the beautiful village of Chilham, nestled in the Kent Downs area of outstanding natural beauty. Most of our courses are taught here, though we occasionally run courses elsewhere, mainly in retreat centres in the south of England.
Our WebsiteHere in Chilham you will find a wide variety of Fused Glass Courses from small Taster classes to get your started, right up to 2 day sessions for the more experienced student.
Prices start at £119 per person and include lunch and refreshments. Included in the cost is all of the materials needed and kiln firing time.
On the weekly classes, students pay for their own glass, while on the Saturday glass fusing experience the cost of the glass is included for a coloured item up to 17 x 17cm (or several smaller things) plus float (window) glass for your first (practise) item. If you want to make something bigger, you can just pay for the extra materials.
Yes, but not on the day. Your glass will be fused after your course & will be in the kiln for at least 24 hours. After fusing, you can come & collect it or it can be posted to you (this typically costs around £9 depending on its size & weight- we pack it well to ensure that it arrives in the right number of pieces!).
You can contact Mattt (yep, there really are 3 t’s) on – 01227 730598
Tollgate Cottage, Maidstone Rd
Chilham, Canterbury
CT4 8DD, UK
Booking for all courses can be made on the website
Turner and Rowe Art Centre and Gallery – Ramsgate
About Us
Based in Ramsgate on the Kent coast, we have a fabulous gallery and studio. We create our glass, ceramics and jewellery on-site. You can often see us at work. We have a gallery wall where we exhibit art by our great selection of artists and offer classes in fused glass, copper-foiled glass, hand-built pottery, lino-printing and various jewellery making sessions. All classes can be booked online.
OUR WEBSITEThe Turner and Rowe Gallery offer a wide variety of Fused Glass Courses from 1 hour to suncatcher course to 5 full hours of jewellery making.
You can discover some of the projects made by students over on the their Facebook Page
Prices start at £25 for the suncatcher course, all the way up to £95 for the full day Jewellery making. The variety of courses offer great value for all budgets. Prices include all materials and use of tools.
You would need to check with the Gallery at the time of booking, as some piece require 24 hours to kiln fire, and may need to be collected at a later date.
You can contact Glass artists Fran Ballard or Jo Turner at – 07307527848 / 07714274490
19-21 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 8HA
Booking is through the Website
Belmont House – Faversham
About Us
Discover Belmont, where the focal point is an elegant 18th-century house designed by Samuel Wyatt, offering breath-taking views of the Estate and Kentish North Downs.
This historic house is adorned with family mementos and tales of past travels. Set within over 3,000 acres of estate grounds, including gardens, a cricket pitch, orchards, farmland, and woodland.
OUR WEBSITEThere is one event this year, on the 17th May
This session begins at 11am and will give you a great introduction to working with glass. You will create two items during the session which will include either a 10cm coaster/light catcher or garden stake/ornament.
The price of this workshop is £45 per person and is non refundable.
You will make 2 small items and the cost includes all materials, use of tools and kiln firing. There will be light refreshments on the day, also included.
Your creation will not be available to take home on the day as this will need to be fired at the artist’s studio.
They will be ready for you to collect from Belmont House 14 days after the workshop
You can contact the Estate Administrator directly – 01795 890202
Booking are via the website
Or alternatively email – administrator@belmont-house.org
