If you already lampwork with solid glass, or have taken a class with me and want to dive deeper into blowing glass with hollow tube at the torch, then this class is for you! This is a two day intensive course for beginners and intermediate lampworkers to learn the fundamentals of blowing with borosilicate glass. We will start with the health and safety, and learning how to work with your flame, creating different heating environments for working with hollow glass tube. We will dedicate plenty of time to lean and practice the fundamental skill needed to blow glass- pulling points. From this you will then learn how to blow, transfer and open up your hollow forms. By the end of day one you will have learned to create your very own, unique drinking glass. In day two we will expand on this, learning how to join individual blown forms, and finishing by making a beautiful candle holder. Each technique will be demonstrated by Laura, you will then have her full support throughout your making. Due to the size of the studio, places for this course are limited to four people, so book your place now!

Lesson Duration:

13th & 14th June, 10am-5pm (with a 30 minute lunch break, please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided).

Price : £375 (per person)

All materials, tools and safety equipment will provided.

Location: The studio is based near Reading, in a beautiful village called Mortimer Common. For security reasons, exact location will be shared with you by email when you book your lesson.

Where to Stay: If you are staying overnight, the Premier Inn Reading South (Grazeley Green) is very affordable and is about a 6 minute drive from the studio. Alternatively there are some AirBnBs, and private accommodation through booking.com in the surrounding areas. Devere Hotel is also an option, and is about a 10 minute drive away.

Arriving by Public Transport: There are direct trains from London Paddington (25 minutes) and London Waterloo (1 hour) to Reading. From Reading you can either take a 12 minute train to Mortimer, or a 35 minute bus (Reading Bus, Lime) to Mortimer. Common. The studio is 1.4 miles from Mortimer Station train station, or the bus takes you to a stop 1 minute walk away.

Arriving by car: On street free parking is available. Alternatively there is a free public car park 1 minute walk from the house, beside the Fire Station.

Receiving your finished piece: Please note, your finished glass pieces will have to be annealed overnight to remove stress and strengthen them. You can choose to pick them up at an arranged time after the class, or they can be mailed out to you. Please select the appropriate option in the delivery section of your booking. To arrange collection of your piece, please contact me directly at info@lauraquinndesign.com, or we can discuss during the class.

Timing your Lesson: Please ensure you arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of your lesson time.

About your instructor: Laura Quinn is a multi-award-winning glass artist who creates unique glass sculptures and functional objects using a various glassmaking techniques including glassblowing and lampworking. She holds a BA in Glass Design, MA in 3D Design Crafts and Post Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts Higher Education. She is passionate about sharing the magical techniques of glassmaking with others. With over 12 years experience of working with glass, and 6 years of experience teaching, you are sure to get the most out of your lesson.

Cancellation Policy: Due to the small group sizes on our courses, we are unable to transfer, rebook, or refund places if a cancellation occurs within four weeks of the course start date. This includes cancellations due to illness. Unfortunately, in these circumstances, course fees cannot be refunded unless I am able to fill your place with another student.

If you wish to cancel or reschedule a booking, please contact us at least four weeks before your scheduled class. Cancellations made within four weeks of the session are not eligible for a refund unless the place can be filled. If you are unable to attend for any reason, including illness, you are welcome to gift or transfer your place to another person at no additional charge.