There are a number of glassmakers and craft studios based in the Stourbridge Glass Quarter, specialising in contemporary, traditional cut glass, bespoke pieces of art or jewellery. (The Red House Glass Cone structure is currently closed and there are no live glass blowing demonstrations for the foreseeable future whilst we undertake essential maintenance). For a schedule of glass making workshops and classes either contact the individual venues and studio artists via the links below or via the contact details in the Contemporary Makers & Designers leaflet below.
Red House Glass Cone
Glassic Crafts
glassiccrafts@yahoo.com
www.fb.me/designbyglassiccrafts
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/glassiccrafts
Anthony's work brings together the classic beauty of glass and light. The themes that he chooses for his pieces are often ethereal or influenced by nature. He is always happy to create a bespoke design to meet your own personal needs.
Glass Quarter Designs
Glass Quarter Designs is a collaboration between three amazing glass artists, Sarah Cordingley, Jane Ellis and Charlotte Hughes-Martin.
Sarah and Jane specialise in fused glass and lamp work glass bead making and workshops are available by appointment. Charlotte is a hot glass artist who specialises in engraving, sculpture and glass casting. One off sculptural glass pieces are made as well as limited edition functional glass.
Jeni Taylor ReJenerative Therapy
Mobile: 07883 012982
www.rejenerativetherapy.co.uk
jen@rejenerativetherapy.co.uk
Rejenerative Therapy provides Counselling/Psychotherapy & Reiki Healing for people needing to revive or regain their life when in times of distress. Jeni is an Integrative Therapist who tailors therapy to the needs of individuals integrating different threads of therapy to suit the needs of individuals so they achieve the results they seek in their lives. By appointment only.
Kirk Andrews Art
Fine artist working in charcoal and pastel, specialising in portraits.
Original art, prints, commissions.
Saz's Ceramics & Crafts
Imaginative pottery painting workshops and crafty parties for all ages and abilities.
Tandem Crafts
Knitting, crotchet, sewing classes, tailoring and lots more. Children's workshops during the summer. Puppet making, bookmarks, bride to be workshops, birthday parties. Children's weekend workshops available. Baby showers too.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
The following glass artists undertake glassblowing demonstrations.
Hayley Gammon - www.hayleygammon.com
Ian MacDonald - www.imacglass.co.uk
Melissa Nicholls - www.melissanichollsglass.co.uk
Caroline Scully - www.carolinescully.com
Darren Weed - www.dwglass.co.uk
Ruskin Glass Centre
Artworks for Change
helen.garbett50@btinternet.com
Environmental artist and social worker. Using natural materials combined with social work to offer people with disabilities and their family carers an opportunity to spend time in a workshop and use the materials available to try creative activities. One to one or small group sessions available. Workshops available.
Cakes by Walshy
Cakes by Walshy specialise in creative cakes for every occasion, weddings, birthdays, christenings, cupcakes. All made to order.
Diamond Bottle Necks
www.diamondbottlenecks.com
slides@diamondbottlenecks.com
01384 399460
Handblown crystal glass guitar slides.
George F Jackson
gfjglass@hotmail.co.uk
0121 684 0759
07755 594629
Currently working mainly developing forms using thrown, slabbed, coiled and pinch-pot techniques to create sculptural and functional items. Often pieces incorporate recycled glass along with other materials to enhance decorative qualities. When focusing upon glass artwork the preferred technique is pate de verre using recycled glass. Open 10am to 3pm weekdays.
Jamie Hubbard Creative Woodwork
Bespoke furniture, kitchen accessories for homes, hotels and businesses, furniture restoration and wooden artworks.
Jaqueline Cooley Glass Designs
Glass workshops, large scale commissions, bespoke trophies and studio glass from large unique pieces to jewellery.
Jo Naden
Participatory bronze objects, made from clay originals, larger sculptures for interior and exterior spaces within the home and garden. Commissions, talks and workshops.
Jo Newman Glass
Drawings, prints and kiln formed glass
Kairos Sculpture
Sculpture in stone and design with glass from small domestic to large scale outdoor works. One to one group tuition in sculpture available.
Martin Andrews Glass
Glassblowing workshop and gallery shop
Mike Allison Printmaking Workshop
www.mike-allison.co.uk
mike.allison10@yahoo.co.uk
07455 286700
Mike creates limited edition engravings that depict Birmingham and the West Midlands. Mike offers courses and workshops in the following original printmaking techniques; linocut, collagraph, engraving, drypoint and monotype. By appointment only.
Natroma & The Natural Soapworks
Organic goats milk soaps, natural bathing and aromatherapy skincare, formulated and handmade to suit sensitive skin. On-site holistic therapy treatment room offers aromatherapy and sports massage therapy. Gift hampers and unique gifts available in the shop.
Redhouse Glass Repairs
redhouseglass@hotmail.co.uk
01384 399460
Find out how we can bring your precious treasures back to life. We undertake many types of restoration work.
Redpath Glass
Bespoke architectural and sculptural glass for the home and garden.
Rich Evans Flameworker
www.facebook.com/rich.evans.56863
07960 878070
A self-taught flameworker specialising in borosilicate implosion pendants, its low coefficient thermal expansion properties creating a huge array of opportunity for colour, shape and form. Through continual discovery and experimentation in coloured glass applications, silver fuming and flame control each unique piece is colourful, intricate and beautiful.
Rosewindows Stained Glass
www.rosewindows.net
rosewindows@live.co.uk
07986 313838
Rosewindow's stained glass aims to give you a sense of wonder, an experience of unique and timeless beauty. Rosa creates art and contemporary architectural glass. She also repairs and restores traditional windows. Rosa offers weekly classes in stained glass and kiln-work as well as celebratory and therapeutic workshops. Commissions welcome for bespoke wishes. Open at varied times from Tue to Sat.
Stourbridge Glassblowing Studio
Artists producing a diverse range of glass.
Transparent Glass Studio
Architectural glass studio creating bespoke traditional and contemporary glasswork using stained glass.
Vic Bamforth Glass
Distinctive, unique painted and blown works of art glass.
For contact details, visit the Studio section of the Ruskin Glass Centre website.
Workshop 24
www.artworksforchange.co.uk
helen@goodlifecic.org
Bill@goodlifecic.org
Workshop 24 offers people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs the opportunity to join artists Helen and Bill in collaborative, creative workshops held in their accessible studio. A wide variety of topics and media are explored to promote curiosity, conversation and a sense of belonging. Programmes are fun on a regular basis; please phone or email for more information or to commission a project. Visits by appointment only.
Plowden and Thompson
Plowden and Thompson are specialist glass manufacturers of technical glass for the aviation, motor, healthcare, building and other industries.
Stourbridge Glass Museum
Allister Malcolm based at Stourbridge Glass Museum, is one of the regions most diverse artists. View by appointment only.
