Fused Glass Workshop with Corrine Thorne

Corrine Thorne is running a fused glass workshop at Torre Abbey on Saturday 21 November, with two sessions to choose from: 10:30–12:30 in the morning and 14:00–16:00 in the afternoon. Both run in The Learning Lab, so you can pick whichever fits your day.

Thorne is an award-winning fused glass artist based in Paignton, and she runs her sessions on the idea that everyone should be able to have a go at the craft, regardless of experience. There's no glass cutting involved, which makes it as suitable for complete beginners as it is for people who already know their way around a studio and want to pick up a few more skills. You're given everything you need to decorate two pieces of base glass to your own design, and you can decide what they'll become — a hanging decoration, a tealight holder, or a small picture. Once you've finished, the pieces are taken away to be fired in the kiln, and they're ready for collection about seven to ten working days later.

It's a family-friendly one, too: the sessions are open to ages eight and over, and children need to be accompanied by an adult. The cost is £40 per person, and with two sessions on the same day, it's a good shout if you want to bring the kids along or just spend a few hours making something by hand. If you're interested, you can find more details and book your spot through the Torre Abbey website.