Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

Bernie reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"Eleanor is a wonderful teacher. There is time to learn health & safety, cutting and design techniques, before making our own creations. I felt inspired and comfortable to try things out (as a novice to this art form). I had a fun day. Whole-heartedly recommend this course ❤"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Bernie, it was great to have you with us and to see your confidence grow in trying our new designs of your own! Wear them with pride, they are lovely! Hope to see you again at a future course! Thank you for coming and for your enthusiastic review! Best wishes Eleanor "

Tamsin Preece reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I attended the beginners glass jewellery course in January and it was fantastic. Eleanor was a patient and informative teacher who took the time to ensure everyone in the group was secure in each technique before moving on. We had ample time to create our own pieces and while we were given free reign, Eleanor was on hand to offer advice and assistance. I’m so proud of my finished pieces and I can’t recommend this course highly enough. If you are considering booking, do it. You will not regret it, and you’ll have a load of beautiful glass jewellery as well!"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Tamsin, Thank you so much for your lovely review - it was great to have you on my course at Rainbow Glass Studios and to see your own fused glass jewellery ideas take shape so beautifully! I have to congratulate you on your newly learned glass cutting skills and the great care you took in the design and making of your pieces - really well done! I hope to see you again at a future course! Best wishes - wear your new jewellery with pride! Eleanor"

Holly reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"The glass Jewellery workshop with Eleanor was fantastic. she is a great teacher and taught us lots of different fusing techniques in a very short time which we were able to put into practice and fire in the kiln. I made some pendants using dichroic glass and some with copper inclusions and textured paper and decals. I also experimented with painting with copper oxide and reactive glass . The course was very well structured and Eleanor was very attentive to all the students and explained all the techniques very clearly. It is a lovely studio with a small group of students. I didn’t want the workshop to end ! I am very inspired to continue and develop the techniques I learnt and I am looking forward to doing another course in the future . Highly recommended !"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Holly, thank you for your lovely review - it was delightful to have you on the course exploring so many creative techniques. I really look forward to seeing how you combine them with your beautiful artworks and bee-keeping interests too! I really liked the wide variety of bubbled glass pieces you made, the turquoise on red is very interesting isn't it? I look forward to you coming back and learning more soon! Thanks again! Eleanor"

Carol Huie reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I wondered what could I possibly make and at the end had made cufflinks, pendants, beads, earrings and broaches. The sparkling vibrancy of the pieces that I’ve made has made me keenly look for another course with the tutor, Eleanor. The studio is a treasure in just the right location. The content, findings and the duration of the course was spot on. Well worth doing."

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Thank you Carol! It was great to have you on my course and see you explore glass as a new medium for your jewellery making. Well done, you should be proud of your beautiful pieces! I hope to see you again soon!"

Gillian Freeman reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I attended this workshop in October as my children had bought me a voucher as a surprise birthday present. I had no idea what to expect but had a really great experience. Eleanor is a very patient, kind and enthusiastic teacher who took care to ensure that everyone was supported and encouraged. I certainly did not expect to make 7 different pieces in one day! I loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone."

Jane reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"Eleanor is a really patient, unassuming tutor who gives concise step by step instructions to achieve really great results in just a day. Her examples are both inspiring and attainable. Her passion for the art is self evident and nothing is too much trouble. Rainbow Glass is a working studio too and is so busy its amazing Eleanor is able to fit any classes in. A great experience and warm welcome. Would highly recommend."

Pip Rice reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"A great day! I had never worked with glass before but Eleanor was a brilliant teacher, patient and informative. I had no idea glass was so versatile and was amazed at how much we could make in a few hours. The day was utterly absorbing and I would reccomend the course to anyone."

Sam Horne reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I spent a wonderful Saturday learning how to cut glass and then turn it into lovely pieces of fused glass jewellery via Eleanor’s kiln. Eleanor is a fantastic teacher - she gives very clear instructions and is generous with her encouragement and ideas. She made everyone in the class feel relaxed and positive with her warm friendly attitude. I look forward to joining Eleanor for another class soon! Thanks again Eleanor :-)"

Parshang reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"Excellent course. Fabulous teacher. Throughly enjoyed the course. Highly recommend it."

U.O. reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I really enjoyed the class. It was a great refresher for me but I also learnt a lot of things I didn't know before. Eleanor is very knowledgeable and has a great teaching style. She really took the time to try to explain things. The day was very well structured. There were a great range of samples to showcase different techniques and ideas. The studio is also well equipped with lots of different types of glass to try. It was a really fun day which sped by all too quickly."

Donna Hopcraft reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"A well structured course with an excellent level of teaching and guidance. The work space was small but sufficient for a small group and therefore good for individual guidance. Good facilities and equipment. Lots of opportunities to be creative. Ideal for beginners."

Tanya reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I spent a delightful day on my first (of many, I hope) fused glass jewellery workshop, led by Eleanor. Eleanor's preparation was evident, since she had all the resources ready for us, so we were able to maximise our time designing and making. Her step-by-step tutorial was pitched perfectly and she was on hand to advise when needed. Moreover, as there were only six participants in the workshop, there was a very industrious, supportive atmosphere, and we were able to bounce ideas off each other. I came away at the end of the day feeling totally relaxed and secretly chuffed with my achievements. A few days later, I felt like a child opening her Christmas stocking when I unwrapped my jewellery, which had now been fired and expertly packaged - to avoid damage - and the enclosed personal note of encouragement from Eleanor was a lovely touch. I can't wait till next time!"

Ivi Sintal reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"Eleanor's beginners' fused jewellery class was excellent. She was very good at giving instructions, and explaining and showing us how to cut glass, and telling us which different techniques and materials can be used. I have been to a fused glass course before but Eleanor helped to explain things in a different way which helped me understand better. I liked that she had spent time preparing selections of different colours of glass and bags of jewellery fastenings which gave me ideas about what I could make. This course was very helpful and made me wish to continue to use glass. Thank you very much!"

Deba McDonald reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"The fused glass class was excellent! It was a bit nerve wracking to begin with learning a new skill and being a complete novice with glass. Eleanor, the teacher was fantastic. Good demonstrations as she explained how to cut the glass, combine things, how to make 'sandwiches' of all the glass and how to use the various types of glass, frits, threads and more! Eleanor was very supportive and totally encouraging everyone to explore all the different ways to use the various types of glass, frits, threads and get creative and have fun! There was lots of sample pieces available to show the different techniques and how things came together after they'd be in the kiln overnight. It was just great fun and so engrossing! I leaned a lot and am planning on doing the Advance Fusing weekend course in November. Wonderful class and highly recommended. I really enjoyed the fused glass weekend course."