Welcome to the Creative Cone. This website is also a blog & online shop. Here you can book creative workshops such as, glass bead making, engraving, glassblowing, fused glass workshops and jewellery design. You can keep up-to-date with what’s going on in the Glass Quarter of Stourbridge. Learn about the artists that reside there and purchase their unique handmade products.
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6th October
1st / 2nd / 8th / 9th / 15th / 16th / December
£42 per person. 10 people per class, age 14+
Location
Glass Quarter Designs Ltd, Studio 14, Red House Glass Cone. DY8 4AZ
Want to have a go at glass blowing? This courses is a great introduction to the art. In a small group of people, you will be shown how to correctly and safely handle hot glass and the techniques for creating your own Christmas bauble to be proud of year after year or to give as a gift.
With expert tuition from glass artist Charlotte Hughes Martin, you will make your very own hand blown Christmas Bauble. Maybe get some friends and family to join you and make a nice day of it. The class is made even more enjoyable simply by the setting inside the wonderful Red House Glass Cone. You could have lunch sitting by the canal or try our on site cafe. Take a walk around the beautiful historic building and visit the numerous other craft studios on site.
All materials and tools will be provided. No previous knowledge required. Please ensure you wear fully closed shoes and practical clothing.
£42.00
Choose Options View Details →9th February / 16th March / 14th April/ 4th May / 16th June / 13th July / 14th September / 2nd November
Times- 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm
£49 per person. 8 people per class, age 14+
Location
Glass Quarter Designs Ltd, Studio 14, Red House Glass Cone. DY8 4AZ
Your pieces will need to fired over night, but will be available for collection a few days after the course. Or they can be posted for a small additional postage fee.
The class is made even more enjoyable simply by the setting. The Glass Quarter Designs studio is well equipped, and has an inspiring, creative atmosphere and of course is based at the wonderful Red House Glass Cone. You could have lunch sitting by the canal or try our on site cafe. Take a walk around the beautiful historic building and visit the numerous other craft studios on site.
All materials and tools will be provided. No previous knowledge required. Please ensure you wear fully closed shoes and practical clothing.
£49.00
Choose Options View Details →3rd February | 17th March 2019 | 7th July | 3rd November
Times: 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm
£45 per person. 6 people per class, age 14+
Location
Glass Quarter Designs Ltd, Studio 14, Red House Glass Cone. DY8 4AZ
During this half day workshop, you will make a beautiful heart or bird hanger using vintage crockery pieces and glass. Sarah will demonstrate how to safely use the tools and equipment, to cut and shape the crockery and glass. You can then pick the colours and design your piece. Sarah will talk you through the mosaicking process from designing, arranging, gluing to grouting the finished piece.
The class is made even more enjoyable simply by the setting. The Glass Quarter Designs studio is well equipped, and has an inspiring, creative atmosphere and of course is based at the wonderful Red House Glass Cone. You could have lunch sitting by the canal or try our on site cafe. Take a walk around the beautiful historic building and visit the numerous other craft studios on site.
All materials and tools will be provided. No previous knowledge required. Please ensure you wear fully closed shoes and practical clothing.
£4.00 – £45.00
Choose Options View Details →£65 half day / £130 full day, age 14+
Location
Glass Quarter Designs Ltd, Studio 14, Red House Glass Cone. DY8 4AZ
This is a great fun course on it’s own, or a brilliant secondary class to use in addition to your other glass skills. It has limitless potential for applications in stained & fused glass work.
You will learn to engrave on both flat glass and create a personalised drinking glass to take home. This is a fun workshop – ideal for beginners wanting to spend a creative day making something special.
This workshop is a perfect experience to share with friends and family and would make a fantastic gift for a creative loved one. You can choose this gift option from the drop down menu.
The class is made even more enjoyable simply by the setting. The studio is well equipped, and has an inspiring, creative atmosphere and of course is based at the wonderful Red House Glass Cone. You could have lunch sitting by the canal or try our on site cafe. Take a walk around the beautiful historic building and visit the numerous other craft studios on site.
All materials and tools will be provided. No previous knowledge required. Please insure that you wear fully closed shoes and practical clothing.
£3.00 – £130.00
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