Daytime Fused Glass Wonderful Windchimes & Magical Lanterns Workshops at Wightwick Manor
Schedule
Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Wightwick Manor & Gardens | Wolverhampton, EN
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Sunday 26/4/26 Magical Lanterns & Wonderful Windchimes10:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm
Taking place at Wightwick Manor in their craft/conference room. Ask for directions as you arrive.
Throughout the day Wolverhampton glass artist Suzie from Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass will be teaching two sessions of fused glass making techniques. You are welcome to attend either the morning or afternoon workshop or you can attend both sessions for the day at a discounted price. These workshops are suitable for beginners or as a refresher course. Your workshop ticket also entitles you to full entry to the Manor and Gardens, Café, Gallery and shop!
The schedule for the day is as follows:
Morning Session 10:30am-12:30pm: Wonderful Windchimes! In this workshop, you will design and create a hanging glass windchime set. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of glass shapes and components to plan your layout, then decorate them in the colour scheme you prefer. The session introduces basic glass fusing and layering techniques using coloured glass, along with an overview of the materials and tools involved. Each participant will make up to five hanging pieces, along with a top bar from which the finished chimes will be suspended.
Lunch (not provided) 12:30-1:30pm. Wightwick Manor has a café on site and many outdoors areas for enjoying a packed lunch in the fresh air if the weather suits.
Afternoon Session 1:30pm-3:30pm: Magical Lanterns! In this workshop, you will create your own fused‑glass lanterns panels, working with themes of your choice such as woodland and nature, the seasons, coastal influences, art deco patterns or garden flowers. You will learn basic glass fusing, cutting and layering techniques using coloured glass, and you’ll be introduced to a range of materials, paints and tools. Each participant will design, make and decorate glass panels to fit an Ikea lantern, which is provided. You will take your blank lantern home on the day, then collect your finished kiln‑fired panels from Wightwick two weeks later and fit them into your lantern at home.
Participants who are regular attendees of Suzie’s workshops are welcome to make different projects to save repetition if they contact Suzie in advance.
All creations will be kiln fired by Suzie following the sessions and then collection from Wightwick Manor (or postage of the work can be organised) from 14days later.
Places are limited and expected to book up very quickly. Suitable for adults and for teens age 13 and over, under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Your workshop tickets also include full entry to the Manor and Gardens.
Book today to secure your place and to learn something new and exciting!
You have the choice to attend just the morning or afternoon session or to attend the full day at a discounted price -
10:30am-12:30pm £45
1:30pm-3:30pm £45
10:30am-3:30pm JUST £85!
LOCATION
National Trust Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton WV68EE, Meeting room (above the gift shop)
Wightwick Manor and Gardens | West Midlands | National Trust
Please note that access can be limited/difficult for persons of disability due to the room’s location on the first floor. There is no lift and the room is sadly not wheelchair accessible. Other venues where Suzie also holds workshops do have access however, please contact Suzie for more information.
See my other event listings for details of my other workshops and alternative venues, including evening workshops at The Codsall Hive which is fully accessible.
Bespoke bookings can also be made direct.
All Materials, safety equipment and tools are provided.
Contact Suzie with any specific requests, access or assistance needs or requirements.
Tea and coffee are provided and you are welcome to bring drinks and small snacks into the workshop room.
If the weather is cold wear layers as the room can sometimes be a little chilly! Please also wear closed toe shoes.
Book your place today to learn something new and exciting!
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