Fused Glass Workshop with Suzie Lavender - Equinox Lanterns and Seasonal Bunting Workshop
Throughout the day Wolverhampton glass artist Suzie from Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass will be teaching two sessions of fused glass making techniques. These workshops are suitable for beginners or as a refresher course.
- Booking essential
Morning Session 10:30am-12:30pm: Seasonal Lanterns – £45
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox and create your own seasonal lantern, think Autumn trees, sunsets or even an early festive design!
In this workshop you will learn some basic glass fusing, cutting and layering techniques with coloured glass. Participants will be introduced a selection of materials and tools. All participants will make and decorate glass panels to fit an Ikea lantern (provided) in colours of your choice. The lantern types may vary, depending upon availability at time of workshop, and the number of glass panels made at the workshop will depend upon the overall size of the lantern provided. Suzie will update event once lanterns are purchased.
Afternoon Session 1:30pm-3:30pm: Seasonal Bunting Workshop - £40
Participants will be choosing from coloured glass sheets to create five triangle hanging glass bunting pennants 8x9cm each. Participants will be introduced to a selection of materials and tools. Each participant will be able to choose from a selection of glass accessories to create their design to their choice of colour scheme. Always a popular workshop!
Book onto both sessions for the discounted price of £80.
Booking essential, all Materials, safety equipment and tools are provided. Please wear closed toe shoes. Workshop held on upper floor of the Old Manor building which is not wheelchair accessible. Contact Suzie with any specific requests, access or assistance needs or requirements.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All (Afternoon Session 1:30-3:30) | £40.00 |
| All (Morning Session 10:30-12:30) | £45.00 |
| All (Full Day 10:30-3:30) | £80.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07792206153 All booking is directly with Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass or direct from www.lavenderart.co.uk
- Meeting point
Please park in the main car park and make your way up the path to the Manor. The course will take place in the Meeting Room which is located above the Old Manor shop (not wheelchair accessible).
- What to bring and wear
Please wear closed toe shoes, no stiletto heels.
- Accessibility
Note that as Wightwick Manor is a historical venue, some floors may be unlevel. The Meeting Room is located on the second floor of the old Manor building, up a short flight of stairs (no wheelchair access). Visitor toilets are in a separate building next to the tearoom.
- Other
Suitable for adults and for teens age 13 and over, under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult. Participants who are regular attendees of Suzie’s workshops are welcome to make different projects to save repetition if they contact Suzie in advance. All creations will be kiln fired by Suzie following the sessions and then collection from Wightwick Manor (or postage of the work can be organised) from 14days later.
Upcoming events
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Heritage Open Days - free entry for all
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