This workshop is hosted over two Saturdays

Time: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Next Workshop: Saturday 30 May & Saturday 13 June 2026

Dates: Various. Please choose your dates from the dropdown menu below.

Discover how to transform delicate leaves, flowers, feathers, shells insects and more into luminous cast glass artworks in this hands-on two-day workshop.

You’ll learn step-by-step how to press organic textures into clay, prepare moulds, and cast stunning transparent glass that beautifully preserves natural detail.

Between sessions, we’ll fire your pieces for you and on day two, you’ll demould and learn a range of coldworking techniques to refine, polish and professionally finish a stunning panel or small block, ready to take home or exhibit.

Why you’ll love it:

• Beginner-friendly: clear guidance at every step — no prior glass experience required

• Hands-on process: make, cast, then finish your own glass artwork

• Natural inspiration: use found organic objects to create unique, intricate textures and depth

• Small-group support: personalised instruction and studio equipment included

Core Techniques Include:

• Integrating organic matter with clay sculpting compositions

• Working with raised and relief impressions to create a refractory mould

• Introduction to glass ‘cold working’ processes for a professional finish

• Kiln Firing Schedules

• Health and safety

Materials provided:

• All tools (sculpting tools, measuring equipment, drawing equipment, etc)

• All safety equipment (safety glasses, P2 masks, etc)

• All artistic materials (glass for casting, silica flour, plaster flour, clay, etc)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, each student will have the skills to:

• Make moulds for casting glass

• Integrate organic Material into a refractory mould for glass casting

• Calculate quantities of glass for casting

• Linish, hand-lap, polish, grind, and engrave their glasswork

• Implement appropriate health and safety procedures