Winter Tree with Christmas Robin Candle Holder
From: £45.00
Course Dates:
- Friday 27th November 7pm – 9pm
CoURSE Description
Friday evening glass workshop — no experience required
There’s a particular satisfaction in building a scene rather than a single shape — and that’s exactly what this evening is about. You’ll trace one of our tree templates, then bring it to life with coloured glass chips: baubles in whatever colours catch your eye, a sky in the shade you fancy (though we’re rather fond of a deep midnight blue), a scattering of snow, and a robin perched on a branch to finish it off. Sign your piece before it goes in the kiln, so there’s no mistaking whose mantelpiece it belongs on.
It’s a relaxed, sociable session — bring a drink and something to nibble on, and take your time getting the colours just right. Once you’re happy with your design, we’ll fire it in our large kiln, and a few days later it comes back to you complete with a T-light holder securely attached to the back, ready to light up a winter windowsill.
The Skills
- Working from a template — tracing and building a scene in glass
- Colour placement — choosing and arranging glass chips for effect
- Layering detail — adding sky, snow and figures to build depth
- Kiln forming — understanding how loose glass chips fuse into one piece
What You’ll Take Home
A fused glass winter tree scene, approximately 10cm x 20cm, with a robin on a branch and a glass candle holder (roughly 4.5cm cubed) fixed securely to the back. Ready to collect a few days after your course date, complete with a T-light in place.
Who It Suits
- Anyone wanting a festive evening that ends with something to show for it
- Complete beginners — no glasswork experience needed
- Those after a handmade Christmas decoration or gift
- Small groups or friends looking for a relaxed December evening out
Worth Knowing
This is a lovely first project if you’ve never worked with glass chips before — there’s real freedom in the colours and details you choose, so no two trees ever look quite the same. The design is guided by a template, so you don’t need any drawing skill, just an eye for colour and a bit of patience while the kiln works its magic.
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
FAQs
Q: What should I wear?
A: Just comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dusty, and closed-toe shoes (nothing open like sandals or flip-flops). Avoid loose sleeves if possible, but we have elastic bands if needed.
Q: What's included in the course price?
A: Everything you need – all glass, tools, kiln firing, safety equipment, tea and coffee throughout the day, and biscuits. You just need to bring yourself! The only extra would be if you want to make additional pieces beyond what’s included in the course.
Q: Do I take my finished pieces home the same day?
For fusing courses, no – your pieces need to go in the kiln, so you can collect them when they’re ready (usually a week or so later) or we can post them to you but we really don’t recommend postage because glass is easily broken in the post. You can choose postage at your own risk, we charge a minimum of £8 (depending on the size of the piece) to cover postage cost & packaging.
For stained glass, copper foiling and other non-fusing courses, yes – you take them home at the end of the course.
Q: What if I don't finish my piece?
A: Don’t worry, we build in enough time for everyone to complete their projects. Jennifer keeps an eye on everyone’s progress. If you’re a bit slower, that’s fine – we’d rather you do it properly than rush.
Q: Is lunch provided?
A: We provide tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day, but not lunch. You’re welcome to bring sandwiches to eat in our comfy break area or outside if the weather’s nice, or there are plenty of nice pubs & cafes approx 1 mile away in the centre of Frodsham.
Q: How do I find you?
A: We’re pretty easy to find – just off the main road between Frodsham and Kingsley. We’re upstairs in the Barn at Bradley Farm Stables (look out for the horses 🙂 )
Our studio address is
Bradley Farm,
Bradley Lane,
Frodsham,
Cheshire WA6 7EP
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There’s parking on the road right outside the barn and on the large grass verge just around the corner from the farm.