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.

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COURSES

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Hot Glass

Masterclasses

Masterclasses

Warm Glass

Warm Glass

Lampworking

Lampworking

Glass Fusing

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Featured Glass Courses

Masterclass: Collage for Kiln Casting – Georgia Redpath
Tue 28 February 2023
From paper into glass - explore collage and paper sculpting techniques to create original relief models focussing on form and texture. You will then move on to mould-making techniques, using rubbers, and finally making the investment moulds which will hold and shape glass in the kiln.
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The Glass Hub Spring School
Mon 27 March 2023
Discover what this amazing material can do by spending five whole days with us exploring a range of glassmaking techniques including glass blowing, kiln forming, fusing as well as beadmaking and sandcasting. The course will include talks and expert demonstrations. Come and learn, enjoy and share the art of glass at The Hub.
ruth shelley colour dropouts, images of fused and slumped glass bowls
Masterclass: Colour Dropouts – Ruth Shelley
Tue 25 April 2023
Have you ever wanted to re-create the colours that inspire you into glass but not sure where to start. Ruth Shelley will guide you through the Bullseye colour palette with demonstrations, practical hands-on experiments and discussion.
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One Day Glass Fusing
Sat 22 April 2023
Discover the art of fusing glass and explore a variety of techniques. You will learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, assembly, inclusions, kiln firing and slumping under the expert guidance of the Glass Hub Tutors. A great introduction for beginners or artists working in other mediums to experiment with this art form.
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.
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.
glass lampworking by zoe garner
Masterclass: Connected Forms, Flameworking – Zoe Garner
Wed 3 May 2023
Drawing concepts and ideas from the movement of the material, you will explore the potential of flame worked Borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. Rods and tubes will be transformed, using gravity, centrifugal force, blowing and manipulation with tools into components that will then be connected to form assembled structures.
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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.
glass fusing, drop out slumping, glass course
One Day Further Glass Fusing
Sun 23 April 2023
Explore some exciting new techniques in fusing and slumping, including crackle fusing, fossil vitra, working with dichroic glass and drop-out slumping.
Fused Glass Jewellery
Sat 25 March 2023
Join us for a special day of fused glass jewellery making. Using clear, coloured and dichroic glass and a range of techniques, you will create your own beautiful fused glass pieces in the kiln. You will be amazed at what you can achieve in a short space of time.

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Glassblowing Experience Afternoon (Half Day)

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Masterclass: Fusing doesn’t have to be flat – Nina Casson McGarva

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Course Reviews

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

Hi , I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the lampworking beads workshop I came to a couple of Saturdays ago, Suzy was a great tutor and I was really pleased with the beads you sent.  I’d be…more →

Kathryn - Lampworking Beads

THANKS so much for making it possible for me to come on this course ...glass casting is for me for sure!!

Jane - Foundation Course

Thanks for the fusing courses that I did with yourselves. Jessica and Jo were fountains of knowledge; they were skilled, informative, helpful, friendly and encouraging. I learnt so much. My results were extremely modest by your standards but they made…more →

Tom - 1 Day Fusing and 1 Day Further Fusing

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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