Create your own personalised stained glass piece or sun-catcher in this hands-on workshop led by Ruth Summers. Learn the copper foil technique, including glass cutting, grinding, and soldering. Sessions are available as half-day or full-day workshops.
Ruth Summers has been working with glass since 1998, and she currently hosts workshops at Blue Skies Glass Studio, located at 18 Eley Crescent in Rottingdean. These sessions are set up for individuals or pairs who want to try their hand at making a personalised stained glass piece or a sun-catcher. It is a practical environment where the focus is on the copper foil technique, a method that allows for quite a bit of detail in the finished work. You aren't just watching a demonstration; the process involves choosing a design, cutting the glass to shape, grinding the edges so they are smooth, and finally soldering the pieces together.
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The workshops are structured into two main formats to suit different schedules: a three-hour taster session for those who want a brief introduction, or a full-day experience for a more involved project. The standard price is £80.00, though this can vary depending on which version you choose. All the necessary materials are included in the cost, and there is tea and coffee available throughout the session to keep you going. For those opting for the full-day route, it is a good idea to bring a packed lunch or plan a quick trip into the village, as the studio provides the drinks but not the food. If you are driving over from the centre of Brighton, there is free street parking available right outside the studio, which simplifies the logistics of getting your finished piece home.
One important detail to consider before booking is the safety requirement regarding the materials used. Because the soldering process involves working with lead, these workshops are not suitable for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. For everyone else, it is a chance to spend a few hours learning the specific mechanics of glasswork under professional guidance. Ruth guides you through the technicalities of the tools and the properties of the glass itself. By the end of the session, the piece you have designed and assembled is yours to take home. It is a very grounded way to spend a morning or a full day, focusing on a craft that requires both patience and a bit of precision in a quiet corner of the coast.
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