Description
Come and try your hand at lampwork bead making on this exciting new course at CSG taught by the extremely knowledgeable and inspiring Gill Hesketh.
You will learn how to safely manipulate molten glass over a gas-powered flame and create creation of beads, teardrops, swizzle stick twists and stringers.
Gill makes for a truly magical course where you will be fully hands-on in the whole process, producing your own beautiful creations . You will be given advice how to simply and safely set up this activity at home so you can continue practicing this engaging process beyond your course.
When does the course start and finish? A course day runs from 10am until 4.30pm unless otherwise stated
Can’t make the dates? We’re pretty flexible and may be able to create a date that works for you, just email jen@cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk or call Jen on 07950 004452
Cost: £165
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.
