Ever been intrigued by the skilled art and discipline of glass cutting? You might be interested to know that there are workshops in the Lakes where you can indulge your curiosity. The Lakes is a hot bed of creativity and classes like these are frequently found dotted around the area.
These classes take place at The Lakes Glass Centre, in Ulverston, Cumbria. During the classes participants will be introduced to a range of diamond cutting wheels and given instructions as to how they are used and performed. Health and Safety is paramount throughout, so don’t worry you will be given full instructions on how to look after yourself during the process.
Learn how to cut lines, create patterns and even produce items you can keep and display at home. As part of the course fee, participants can take away two hi-ball tumblers, made in 30% lead crystal at Cumbria Crystal, as well as acid polishing for the tumblers.
Run by artist Heather Gillespie, creativity is central to these classes and you will be shown the ins and outs of adding patterns and designs to glass prior to the cutting process.
The courses can take place over one or two days. The two day long course will bring the participant up to an intermediate level of skill, well-able to make his or her own set of glasses.
The workshops take place between the 1st and 2nd of October and between the 15th and 16th of October.
Suitable for ages 16 and up and priced at £140 for one day or £260 for two days. The classes will consist of a maximum of 4 people, to enable the instructor enough 1-1 time with each individual. The workshops are suitable for people with no prior experience of working with glass.