Create your own magical winter scene captured in glass – a beautiful snow globe design that glows when light catches it. This cosy evening workshop is perfect for capturing the magic of winter in a piece you’ll treasure.

Using glass fusing techniques, you’ll design your own winter wonderland scene inside a circular “snow globe” shape. Think snow-covered trees, tiny houses with glowing windows, falling snowflakes, or even a little snowman – whatever winter scene speaks to you. The finished piece looks stunning on its stand displayed in a window or where light can shine through.

It’s a shorter, relaxed evening session that still lets you create something genuinely beautiful – perfect if you want to try glass fusing without committing to a full day.

Please use the calendar above to select the course date and book

Can’t make the date? Please email us to register your interest at jen@cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk and we can let you know when further dates are added

What You’ll Learn

• Basic glass cutting and shaping – create the elements for your scene
• Working with frits and powders – add snow and texture effects
• Layering techniques – build depth in your winter scene
• Using stringers – create delicate details like branches and snowflakes
• Composition and design – arrange elements for maximum impact
• Kiln fusing basics – understand what happens to your piece overnight

What You’ll Make

One circular snow globe panel featuring your own winter scene design, stand included. The circular shape frames your scene perfectly, just like looking into a real snow globe.

Design ideas include:

• Snow-covered pine trees with a starry sky
• A cosy cottage with lit windows in falling snow
• Snowman and winter landscape
• Abstract winter patterns with snowflakes
• Frosty forest scene
• Northern lights over snowy hills

You choose your colour palette – traditional whites and blues, or perhaps warm oranges for sunset, silver and gold for sparkle, or any colours that say “winter” to you.

Perfect For

• Winter and Christmas lovers wanting seasonal decor
• Anyone curious about glass fusing in a shorter timeframe
• Those seeking a cosy creative evening escape
• Creating unique handmade gifts
• Busy people who can’t commit to full-day courses
• Testing whether glass art is your thing before booking longer courses

Why This Evening Workshop?

There’s something particularly lovely about creating winter scenes on a dark evening – it feels seasonal and cosy. The snow globe design is forgiving for beginners (organic winter scenes hide any nervous cutting!) but impressive enough that you’ll want to display it proudly.

In just two hours, you’ll get a proper taste of glass fusing without the time commitment of a full day. Jennifer guides you through each step, and because evening classes are relaxed affairs, there’s no pressure – just creativity and the satisfaction of making something beautiful.

Collection & Firing

Your snow globe needs to be fired in the kiln to fuse all the layers together. It’ll be ready for collection approximately one to two weeks after your workshop – perfect timing to display for the winter season!

You can collect from the studio (always exciting to see the transformation!) or we can post it, though we recommend collection as glass is fragile in transit (postage at your own risk, £8 minimum).

What’s Included

• All glass and materials (white, blues, silvers – full winter colour range)
• Stand for your snow globe
• Frits, powders, and stringers for snow effects and details
• All tools and equipment
• Kiln firing
• Hot drinks and biscuits

What to Bring

Just yourself in comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Everything else is provided.

Duration: 2 hours (evening session)

Time: 7-9pm

Price: £55

Experience Required: None – complete beginners welcome

Take Home: One circular snow globe panel (ready one week after workshop) and stand

Your Instructor: Jennifer Barker – 30+ years experience, Masters in Glass Design

Perfect Gift Experience

This evening workshop makes a lovely gift because:

• Short commitment – just 2 hours on an evening
• Seasonal and magical – who doesn’t love snow globes?
• Beginner-friendly – no experience needed
• Beautiful result – genuinely display-worthy piece
• Cosy winter activity – perfect for dark evenings

Gift vouchers available

Display Ideas

Your finished snow globe panel looks stunning:

• In a window where light shines through
• On its stand with backlighting
• Propped on a mantelpiece
• As part of your winter/Christmas decor
• Given as a unique handmade gift

The circular shape and winter scene create a focal point that draws the eye and brings a touch of magic to any space.

What Happens Next?

Love working with glass and want to explore more? Consider:

• Introduction to Glass Fusing – Full-day course covering more techniques
• Christmas Decorations – Create festive hanging ornaments
• Coral Bowl Workshop – Try a different glass fusing project

We’re always happy to advise on which course might suit you next based on what you enjoyed most about this workshop.

Your Tutor: Jennifer Barker – Lead Instructor & Founder

Jennifer has been working with glass for over 30 years, having discovered her passion for the medium while studying at Wolverhampton and Staffordshire Universities, where she completed a BA and MA in Glass.

Her expertise spans the full spectrum of glass techniques – from delicate kiln-formed pieces to large architectural installations. Jennifer’s specialist areas include kiln-formed glass, surface manipulation, and kiln-casting, but she’s equally passionate about traditional techniques like stained glass and copper foiling. For 12 years, Jennifer was Head of the Glass Department at Glyndwr University, where she discovered that teaching glass art was almost as addictive as making it.

What sets Jennifer apart as an instructor is her genuine love for sharing knowledge. She believes that anyone can learn to work with glass beautifully – it just takes the right guidance, encouragement, and plenty of hands-on practice.