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. Glass blowing demonstrations are available between 1.30pm and 3.30pm during weekends at the Red House Glass Cone. 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.
Sign design and manufacture, vehicle livery, personalised clothing ,mugs, canvas printing. Illuminated and non-illuminated signs, A-boards, banners and traditional signwriting.
Unique, silk scarves are hand painted or hand dyed. A commission service is offered, for those wishing to own a bespoke silk scarf. Bev is an experienced art teacher offering Freestyle Silk Scarf Painting and Batik courses. Gift cards are available to spend a day learning how to dye silk, paint, create a greetings card or learn drawing techniques.
01384 261777
07751 978731
Hand carved into crystal giving a sculptured three dimensional effect.
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.
josephine.tournebize@gmail.com
Handcrafted jewellery designer specialist in silver and gold. We offer a variety of workshops, classes and courses, undertake commissions, repairs and have jewellery collection for sale. Traditional techniques are used onsite to complete the jewellery and workshops that can be booked to a date and time that suits you with a maximum of 3 students at a time
Fine artist working in charcoal and pastel, specialising in portraits.
Original art, prints, commissions.
Working in silver hand-made and hand crafted jewellery as well as alterations and commissions. Offer work in base metals and some gold as well as Precious Metal Clays. Workshops and classes are available, bridal and prom jewellery made to compliment outfits.
Imaginative pottery painting workshops and crafty parties for all ages and abilities.
Largest selection of English hand made crystal and engraving service on site.
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.
Home of the 'Worldplay Menagerie' - a light-hearted collection of original animal designs. Mixed media collages and sculptures on offer and an affordable range of complementary giftware. Commissions are welcome.
The following glass artists undertake glassblowing demonstrations.
Tim Boswell - www.timboswellglass.com
Hayley Gammon - www.hayleygammon.com
Ian MacDonald - www.imacglass.co.uk
Melissa Nicholls - www.melissanichollsglass.co.uk
Caroline Scully - www.carolinescully.com
Darren Weed - via Red House Glass Cone 01384 812750
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 specialise in creative cakes for every occasion, weddings, birthdays, christenings, cupcakes. All made to order.
Bespoke furniture, kitchen accessories for homes, hotels and businesses, furniture restoration and wooden artworks.
Glass workshops, large scale commissions, bespoke trophies and studio glass from large unique pieces to jewellery.
Participatory bronze objects, made from clay originals, larger sculptures for interior and exterior spaces within the home and garden. Commissions, talks and workshops.
Drawings, prints and kiln formed glass
Specialise in traditionally made chainmaille jewellery, using a variety of metals and finishes.
Sculpture in stone and design with glass from small domestic to large scale outdoor works. One to one group tuition in sculpture available.
Crystal glass showroom and decoration demonstration workshop.
Glassblowing workshop and gallery shop
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.
Bespoke architectural and sculptural glass for the home and garden.
Innovative and excisting contemporary hand-blown glass
Artists producing a diverse range of glass.
Comprehensive selection of glassware suitable for engraving.
Cameo graver who makes stunning pieces to client's personal specification.
Architectural glass studio creating bespoke traditional and contemporary glasswork using stained glass.
Distinctive, unique painted and blown works of art glass.
For contact details, visit the Studio section of the Ruskin Glass Centre website.
Tudor Crystal's team handmake each cut glass crystal piece using 30% high quality lead crystal. Factory shop sells a selection of lead crystal at discounted prices.
Plowden and Thompson are specialist glass manufacturers of technical glass for the aviation, motor, healthcare, building and other industries.
Allister Malcolm based at the White House Cone - Museum of Glass, is one of the regions most diverse artists. View by appointment only.
