Welcome to The Glass Hub

Learn the art of glass making at our fully equipped glass school in Wiltshire, UK. We run one-day, weekend and longer courses in glassblowing, fusing, lampworking and kiln working plus many specialist techniques. There are courses for all abilities, from beginner to master, taught by experienced tutors and visiting glass artists. At The Glass Hub we provide extensive glass-working facilities alongside the support of a dedicated team to foster your individual creative growth and expertise.

COURSES

Hot Glass

Masterclasses

Warm Glass

Glass Fusing

Flameworking

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Featured Glass Courses

Masterclass: Graal Techniques – Sonja Klingler and Ruth Dresman

Wed 20 September 2023

Discover 'Graal' an amazing colour technique developed by Orrefors in Sweden in 1916. Get to grips with the processes involved under Sonja and Ruth's expert guidance. An intensive but rewarding class, focusing on technique, both hot and cold, with an emphasis on colour and the application of your designs.

Masterclass: Foam Glass – Joshua Kerley

Wed 27 September 2023

Discover the magic and alchemy of glass foam in this experimental and exploratory class. Learn how to use various foaming agents and gain an understanding of how and why they cause molten glass to foam and froth.

Summer School Extra

Mon 10 July 2023

If you already have some glass making experience, why not extend or refresh your skills over five days with us. A range of further techniques will be covered in all areas including glassblowing, fusing, casting and lampworking, together with discussion and expert demonstrations.

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The Glass Hub Summer School

Mon 12 June 2023

Discover the craft of glassmaking on our unique five-day glass summer school in rural Wiltshire. You will explore a whole range of glassmaking techniques including glass blowing, kiln forming, fusing, slumping, casting as well as lampworking with a torch. An unforgettable, hands on, craft experience.

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Masterclass: Screen Printing on Glass – James Cockerill

Thu 5 October 2023

Explore the exciting potential of hand-pulled, silk screen printing onto glass. Using traditional glass paints and enamels, you will build up layers of print to create stunning one-off works of art.

Courses Up Next

Reactive Fusing

Sat 10 June 2023

Pattern Bar

Sun 11 June 2023

The Glass Hub Summer School

Mon 12 June 2023

Glassblowing Experience (Morning)

Sun 18 June 2023

Glassblowing Experience (Afternoon)

Sun 18 June 2023

Glassblowing Weekend

Sat 24 June 2023

One Day Glassblowing

Sat 24 June 2023

Course Reviews

"A truly inspirational few days with Andrea Spencer and Sarah Morris - thank you The Glass Hub! New techniques and skills, and so much to explore."

Kyriaki - Andrea Spencer 'Glass from Nature'

"I am so glad I did this. The 1/2 day taster was wonderful, interesting and well taught. Looking at the next course now to see where it leads."

Paolo - Taster Experience

Great course, well presented and really informative. Glass Hub never fails to deliver excellent courses and chooses inspirational guest tutors like James, who are passionate about glass and who share their knowledge so freely. Thoroughly recommended.

Graham - James Cockerill, Screen Printing

They have arrived!!!!! They are beautiful thank you so so so much!!!!

Chelsea - Glassblowing Taster

Thank you for arranging such an amazing course. I think Joe got the message from all of us that we were very inspired by his course. It was really well run and so well thought through - building on ideas…more →

Caroline

Just wanted to say thank you for another wonderful course at The Glass Hub. It is a treat to visit and learn in such beautiful surroundings. Thanks to Helga and Jess for keeping me supplied with drinks, it was much…more →

Davinee - Karl Harron Masterclass

I spent a lovely weekend at the glass hub with Dylan teaching and I found him to be excellent. I have not been glassblowing for some time and the course was not only enjoyable but very instructive.

Yvonne - Weekend Glassblowing

Thank you for another wonderful few days. It was, not only pure delight, but also with pure delightful people.

Scarlet - Ruth Shelley Masterclass

LOCATION

The Studio

The Hub’s main studio is a spacious 17th century stone barn at Stowford Manor Farm, set in a beautiful river valley in Wiltshire and this is where we teach our glass courses. The Manor site houses a community of craftspeople and offers cream teas, camping and wild river swimming in the summer.

In the Area

Nearby places include the Roman city of Bath and the historical towns of Frome and Bradford-on-Avon; attractions include Longleat Safari Park and Centre Parcs.

The combination of a superb location, excellent facilities and experienced staff and visiting tutors make The Glass Hub a great environment to learn and develop the ancient art of glassmaking.

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GET IN TOUCH

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A packed few days with the wonderful @zoegarnergla

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