Your Ideas, Crafted in Glass
I make and sell bespoke stained glass art
A unique gift for yourself or someone special
From concept to completion, each piece is handcrafted in my home studio
I'll bring your vision to life in glass
Claire Gardner
Workshops
General Information
Based In Silver End, Witham, Essex
⭐️Discover the magic of stained glass!⭐️
Spend a day surrounded by colour and creativity in my Copper Foil Stained Glass Art Workshop. You'll explore the full process - from cutting and grinding, foiling and soldering - and create your very own stained glass artwork.
Choose from one of my designs, or share your own idea in advance and I'll help you to bring it to life.
Workshops run from 9.30am to around 5.30pm, and by the end of the day, you'll head home with a beautiful, handcrafted piece of art to treasure.
Small and personal: workshops are for individuals or pairs only - making them perfect for a creative day on your own or a memorable experience with a friend.
Everything is provided: all tools, materials and friendly guidance throughout. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and curiosity!
Pricing: Workshops start at £75 per person per day and include plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits to keep you going.
If you are bringing your own project, the price may vary slightly depending on the size of the design - but we'll chat it through beforehand so everything is clear.
Come and enjoy a day of artistry, light, and inspiration.
Agenda
- Brief health and safety demonstration - handling glass, soldering irons, chemicals and PPE
- Choose a design and select your glass
- Marking, cutting and shaping glass
- Grinding and cleaning
- Copper foiling technique
- Pinning and placement
- Soldering techniques
- Finishes - applying patina if desired
- Polishing and aftercare
- Take treasured crafting home ✨
Workshop
The workshops are going well, I spent a lovely day with Donna who joined me for a weekend session and chose to make a green star.
Although she arrived feeling unsure about her abilities - as many people do when they are new to stained glass - we talked through each stage of the process and worked out how to tailor the steps so she could confidently complete the star herself.
With a mix of verbal guidance and demonstrations on my own sample piece, Donna quickly found her rhythm. It was wonderful to see her grow in confidence as the star took shape and by the end of the day she had created a beautiful, bespoke keep sake, very personal to her and she was genuinely proud of her achievement.
" I had a fantastic time at the stained glass workshop. The whole experience was fascinating, and Claire the instructor was absolutely lovely, patient, knowledgable, and great at explaining each step. I left feeling inspired and very proud of what I had made. Highly recommended! " Donna
