About this Workshop

Workshop Name: Borosilcate Glass Implosion Lampwork Pendants

Date: Saturday, 18th October, 2025

Time: 10AM to 1PM or 2PM to 5PM (choose one)

Location: Studio 4, The Ruskin Glass Center,
Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UK

Price: £75 per person

This half-day class covers the basic skills in the art of borosilicate lampworking. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to learn or refresh their skills in working with glass.

There’s so much to discover about glass — it’s one of the coolest materials out there! The main tool used to shape it?A flame. Yes, actual fire! It’s therapeutic, mesmerizing, and surprisingly fun.

Cisne Aka (Swan), originally from the Caribbean, will be guiding you through the session.

So, what do you need to join the fun? Just yourself!

Here’s what Cisne will be sharing with you during the class:

1. An introduction to the art of glass

2. How to heat and shape a borosilicate glass rod until it’s glowing hot

3. Techniques for manipulating the glass using tools like tweezers, scissors, and more

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to get back into it, this workshop is a creative and hands-on experience you won’t want to miss.

The class is wheelchair accessible.
(PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCESSIBLE TORCH)

This workshop is held at Studio 4, The Ruskin Glass Centre, in Amblecote, Stourbridge, where you’ll find many artist studios and a fantastic organic cafe which caters for vegan and gluten free customers.

Weekday and evening sessions available on request.

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How to Get to this Workshop

All Sarah & Swan workshops are hosted at The Ruskin Glass Centre:

Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UK

Book a Spot

If you would like to book a spot at this workshop, please email us at sarahandswan@gmail.com, or call or WhatsApp us at ‭+447825828724.