Daytime Ocean Vibes Workshops -Fused glass Sailboats and Jellyfish making- Wightwick Manor NT

Name: Daytime Ocean Vibes Workshops -Fused glass Sailboats and Jellyfish making- Wightwick Manor NT
Start: 2026-05-24T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-24T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Wightwick Manor & Gardens

Schedule

Sun May 24 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Wightwick Manor & Gardens | Wolverhampton, EN

Sunday 24/5/26 Ocean Vibes Workshops - Fused glass Sailboats and Jellyfish making
10:30am-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: Sailboat Workshop – A fun fused glass workshop for you to create a unique and beautiful 2D glass Sail shape using glass pieces, glass frits, paints and accessories. During the workshop you will learn about glass fusing techniques and be introduced to the materials and tools. Each participant will be able to choose from a selection of glass accessories to create a their Sail in a colour scheme and shape of their choice. The Sails will be kiln fired by Suzie and mounted in a wooden boat base following the workshop for collection two weeks later.
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: Fused Glass Jellyfish Making Workshop - In this 2 hour workshop you will learn some basic glass fusing and layering techniques with clear and coloured glass, paints and bubble creating solution. Participants will be introduced a selection of materials and tools. Each participant will be decorating the components of the jellyfish with a colour scheme of their choice with full instructions and guidance from Suzie along the way. Your creations will be kiln fired, shaped and packaged up ready to assemble for collection two weeks later.

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!