Margaret Rogers
I bought a half day stained glass workshop class for my daughter in law for her birthday and of course I had to go with her! What a great experience. Angelina was so welcoming and helped us through every part of the process. Just the 2 of us, a great environment to work in and we were both thrilledI bought a half day stained glass workshop class for my daughter in law for her birthday and of course I had to go with her! What a great experience. Angelina was so welcoming and helped us through every part of the process. Just the 2 of us, a great environment to work in and we were both thrilled with the end result! Such good value and I now have a yearning to do another class and learn more new techniques. + more
Barbara
This was such an enjoyable class. Cathy was a relaxed and informative teacher, providing clear instructions, a wide range of materials and equipment. It was great to work in a small class and be able to share ideas with others while producing an individual piece of glasswork. Cathy was very supportiveThis was such an enjoyable class. Cathy was a relaxed and informative teacher, providing clear instructions, a wide range of materials and equipment. It was great to work in a small class and be able to share ideas with others while producing an individual piece of glasswork. Cathy was very supportive throughout the process. + more
Sara Griffith
Great workshop and highly recommend! Fantastic for beginners and a great teacher! Suitable for all ages.
Nico Campbell
This was a great class - you don’t need to be ‘good at’ drawing or art, it’s very free and creative and Cathy was an amazingly supportive teacher. I’ll be back for more, and I can’t wait to see how my hanger turns out once it’s fired!
Miranda Virgo
Great beginners class, fun and inspiring. Great value for money, can wait to see how all the pieces turn out :) Thanks Cathy
Helen Hodgson
Lovely morning making a mandala glass hanger. Lovely studio and as always excellent teaching from Angelina. Looking forward to booking on to another class soon.
Malcolm Jones
A great day learning Kintsugi - excellent teacher and facilities….
Deborah Hughes
Angelina was great and taught us in stages which was brilliant. The venue was perfect with all the equipment conveniently to hand. I learnt so much and feel I have the confidence now to try stain glass for myself. I left with a piece of stain glass that looks really good due to the teaching and IAngelina was great and taught us in stages which was brilliant. The venue was perfect with all the equipment conveniently to hand. I learnt so much and feel I have the confidence now to try stain glass for myself. I left with a piece of stain glass that looks really good due to the teaching and I would highly recommend the course to everyone. + more
Alison Evans
This full day of gilding was such fun! With an approachable and knowledgeable teacher you are supported throughout and take your gilded creations home. Superb value for money I would highly recommend. Oh and the lunch was excellent as well.
Anonymised ClassBento student
An excellent Stained Glass Workshop, as usual with Glass by Design. Plenty of space for your designing, cutting and painting, all materials are provided and you have a great selection of fabulous stained glass to choose from. Angelina shared lots of tips and knowledge of different traditional paintingAn excellent Stained Glass Workshop, as usual with Glass by Design. Plenty of space for your designing, cutting and painting, all materials are provided and you have a great selection of fabulous stained glass to choose from. Angelina shared lots of tips and knowledge of different traditional painting techniques. Great value for money. Highly recommended! + more
Philippa Jacobs
This 2 day course was a birthday present from a close relative. What a great gift. I thoroughly enjoyed my two days. Angelina had all the pre-course arrangements nailed down very efficiently. She is a brilliant teacher. Very clear instruction and demonstration on how to make my stained glass projectThis 2 day course was a birthday present from a close relative. What a great gift. I thoroughly enjoyed my two days. Angelina had all the pre-course arrangements nailed down very efficiently. She is a brilliant teacher. Very clear instruction and demonstration on how to make my stained glass project followed by patient guidance. I found myself utterly absorbed by the whole process. Highly recommended. + more
Leanne Cody
Really great class. A lot of excellent help and support from the teacher. Thank you!
Beverley Kuksa-Roberts
Definitely recommended! I took my 11 year old daughter with her friend to the family fused glass class, and we all had a fab time! The teacher (Cathy) was very patient and helped us out as much as we needed. There was plenty of supplies to make any design that we wanted. I would definitely do anotherDefinitely recommended! I took my 11 year old daughter with her friend to the family fused glass class, and we all had a fab time! The teacher (Cathy) was very patient and helped us out as much as we needed. There was plenty of supplies to make any design that we wanted. I would definitely do another class. + more
Jess
Absolutely brilliant workshop. Guided through stained glass from start to finish with the fantastic Angelina. I never felt rushed and picked up lots of tips. Workshops being limited to 4 people (only 3 at mine) is great as you receive lots of individual guidance. I couldn’t recommend it enough forAbsolutely brilliant workshop. Guided through stained glass from start to finish with the fantastic Angelina. I never felt rushed and picked up lots of tips. Workshops being limited to 4 people (only 3 at mine) is great as you receive lots of individual guidance. I couldn’t recommend it enough for anyone who wants to give stained glass a go! + more
Rhian Bowden
Family fused glass class Fantastic class, high recommended. Lovely teacher who explained everything thoroughly. Everything provided. Can’t wait to receive our finished fused glass. Thank you!
Annie Llewellyn-Edwards
This is a very good and enjoyable class, with good instruction. Self expression was really encouraged but Cathy was always ready to give tips when desired.
Susie Phillips
It's a fantastic course we had a fabulous morning making a bubble glass mandela hanging. Angelina is very knowledgeable, calm and helpful and the workroom is very well organised, light and airy (and modern), looking out onto a beautiful garden. We had great fun, enjoyed ourselves enormously and can'tIt's a fantastic course we had a fabulous morning making a bubble glass mandela hanging. Angelina is very knowledgeable, calm and helpful and the workroom is very well organised, light and airy (and modern), looking out onto a beautiful garden. We had great fun, enjoyed ourselves enormously and can't wait to see the finished designs. We can't recommend it more highly - try it, it's fab! + more
Rhianne Guidi
What a lovely class - so relaxed but informative, enjoyable and satisfying! Thank you for a lovely morning spent creating x
Robert Abel
Fantastic day. Utterly absorbing. Excellent teacher. Perfect venue for the class. Highly recommend. Enough said.
Jennifer Williams
Great venue, clear instructions friendly atmosphere. Teaching was clear and encouraging. Would recommend this workshop.
Alison Evans
The class was really fun and very chilled! Great and patient teacher, supportive and encouraging. I would highly recommend 5* and very good value for money.
Nicola Daykin
Such a fantastic family workshop with Cathy. We all had such fun and so thrilled with our glass pieces. Our group ranged from aged 9 to 74 and everyone enjoyed it.
Nikita Verboon
We had an amazing day at Glass by Design. Angelina has a lot of knowledge and explains every step in detail! We were so happy with the results!
David
Really lovely activity. I did it together with my mum and we both had a wonderful time, and are very pleased with what we've made.
Louise Dunstan
A fantastic experience! Only 4 people, lovely pace and plenty of patience from Angelina. Great value for money and you get to take home your creation straight away!
Alice Varnava
I loved every minute! I went to this felting class (making a hare) because I’d been to the framed-picture felting class last year and really enjoyed it. I’d never done felting before but our teacher was great - showing us individually what to do and fun chit-chat in between, making the whole 3 hoursI loved every minute! I went to this felting class (making a hare) because I’d been to the framed-picture felting class last year and really enjoyed it. I’d never done felting before but our teacher was great - showing us individually what to do and fun chit-chat in between, making the whole 3 hours enjoyable. THANK YOU! + more
Tristan Mark Goodway-Sims
Great day experience, very friendly teacher, and relaxing workshop atmosphere, plant of time to ask questions
Irene Watkins
Loved the classes I have had here - glass fusion, clay jewellery and today’s seascape bubble glass hanging. Well informed and instructed by the tutor- it’s a fun class with something beautifully made at the end (my photo is pre fired!)
Ursula Fairhurst
Angelina was very welcoming and friendly. The course was relaxed and informal, perfect for first-timers.
Susie Phillips
Fantastic course, very well run, friendly & sociable we’ll be BACK … so look out Angelina What a great way to be creative.
Sue McDonagh
The morning flew by! Tuition was excellent and the venue is well set out for six of us. I thoroughly enjoyed my morning, thank you so much!
Annie Llewellyn-Edwards
A Christmas gift from my husband which I’ve been really looking forward to. Relaxed and happy, in the lovely makers space at Penarth Library. Clear tuition from Cathie. Such an incredible variety of pieces made, very diverse and all very desirable. I loved the opportunity to make such a lovely keA Christmas gift from my husband which I’ve been really looking forward to. Relaxed and happy, in the lovely makers space at Penarth Library. Clear tuition from Cathie. Such an incredible variety of pieces made, very diverse and all very desirable. I loved the opportunity to make such a lovely keepsake. + more
Lesley Edge
This is now the 4th Glass By Design workshop I have attended and as usual, they are wonderfully well organised classes. Both Angelina and Cathy are fantastic hosts. I would describe myself as someone who is more enthusiastic than creative but with Cathy's patient support I think I might have createdThis is now the 4th Glass By Design workshop I have attended and as usual, they are wonderfully well organised classes. Both Angelina and Cathy are fantastic hosts. I would describe myself as someone who is more enthusiastic than creative but with Cathy's patient support I think I might have created a coaster that I will be proud of. What I particularly like about their workshops is the relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. The encouragement you receive is great and they are very generous with their advice and suggestions. Getting to decorate the little bird was a much appreciated extra. This might have been my 4th workshop, it won't be my last. + more
Sian Withey
Great session. Cathy was really helpful, explained what to do and how to make some beautiful glass pictures. It was suitable for all abilities and lovely to see such different designs
Jean Carlson
Very enjoyable class. Instructor was welcoming and helpful. Happy with my project, already planning my next class.
Annie Llewellyn-Edwards
I attended the Bubble Glass Workshop with no experience, little expectation of personal skill, but full of hope. The tuition and guidance with encouraging comments proved to be excellent. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative course. I am looking forward to the next one, already booked. ThankI attended the Bubble Glass Workshop with no experience, little expectation of personal skill, but full of hope. The tuition and guidance with encouraging comments proved to be excellent. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative course. I am looking forward to the next one, already booked. Thank you. + more
Kate
Valuable, detailed and brilliantly communciated instruction from a generous and warm-hearted expert teacher. The studio space was a delight to be in and the class represents fantastic value for money. If you are reading this review whilst being on the fence about attending a class, I encourage you toValuable, detailed and brilliantly communciated instruction from a generous and warm-hearted expert teacher. The studio space was a delight to be in and the class represents fantastic value for money. If you are reading this review whilst being on the fence about attending a class, I encourage you to hop off that fence and make a booking immediately. + more
Valerie Carter
The whole experience was superb; teacher, venue, the results of the practice. And excellent value for money. If the teacher ever does a follow up course, I would do it.
Louise Phillips
Really great day. Start to finish, it was really enjoyable. Angelina was a great host for the day. Richard is very knowledgeable and generous with his time. Got to make lots of pieces and try out techniques. Will be looking out for the next course to book a spot! Thank you!
Rhiannon Williams
Spent a lovely morning with the very talented Susanne making a fox. I learnt some new techniques and tricks to I prove my needle felting hobby. Susanne was warm and welcoming and generous with her advice. Thorougly recommended. I will definitely be back
Tarel Lavelle
Starting from zero knowledge we were taken step by step instruction and hands onnoractice through cutting, copper foiling, assembly, soldering and finishing in a very small class so Angelina was able to support each individual. By the end of the day we were indeed proud of our finished panels and inspiredStarting from zero knowledge we were taken step by step instruction and hands onnoractice through cutting, copper foiling, assembly, soldering and finishing in a very small class so Angelina was able to support each individual. By the end of the day we were indeed proud of our finished panels and inspired to learn more. Friendly, well planned and resourced and a lunch at a local cafe. Highly recommended. + more
Emma
This was a brilliant day. Angelina was a superb teacher, explaining everything and demonstrating everything really clearly and she was lovely and very encouraging. The materials were really well organised and we worked in a lovely studio. Delighted with my stained glass panel!
Emma Fairweather
I have just enjoyed a glass daffodil painting class. It was a lovely, chilled session with lots of help and guidance. What a pleasure! I would definitely recommend and will be back for more workshops in the future. Thank you!
Anonymised ClassBento student
This was a birthday gift and such a lovely present as you get a beautiful keepsake at the end which is all your own work. It was a very calming environment and felt very relaxed. Even if you don’t think you are artistic or creative, you’ll easily get into this activity.
Fiona Lanc
Thoroughly enjoyed the papier mache sculpture course in Penarth. The venue was great and an easy, short walk from the station. Debbie is an excellent instructor - she explains each stage really well and is happy to share her techniques. We were totally absorbed in the sculpting and it was a very relaxingThoroughly enjoyed the papier mache sculpture course in Penarth. The venue was great and an easy, short walk from the station. Debbie is an excellent instructor - she explains each stage really well and is happy to share her techniques. We were totally absorbed in the sculpting and it was a very relaxing two days! Her work is so inspiring. Thank you so much ️ + more
Miss M C Gape
Really great instruction.easy to follow and super enjoyable. Don't need to be artistic to do it.
Adrian Edwards
The Stained Glass half day course was a birthday present from my wife who had already been to a Fused Glass course. Being an OAP I tend to think that all craft courses are expensive, particularly those where there are lots of people and all you get is a lecture. Here it was "hands on" and there wereThe Stained Glass half day course was a birthday present from my wife who had already been to a Fused Glass course. Being an OAP I tend to think that all craft courses are expensive, particularly those where there are lots of people and all you get is a lecture. Here it was "hands on" and there were only 3 of us so we each had a lot of attention. We were shown each stage and advised what could go wrong if not done the correct way and helped if we did get it wrong - as I did once or twice! The teacher was great very friendly and encouraging. I got a lot of pleasure from it and in retrospect worth the cost. + more
Mari Jones
Fantastic class. Cathy made us feel very welcome and supported. We really enjoyed being creative and making a lovely glass keepsake. I attended with my mother and daughter so it was a lovely activity to do together. Highly recommended.
Jacqui Caley-Hawker
It was a Christmas gift from my husband's mum who since giving it to us, has passed away. So it was really lovely to have enjoyed the workshop and have a beautiful keepsake to remember her. Well set up & prepared space, good choice of coloured glass, helpful instruction. We all finished just after anIt was a Christmas gift from my husband's mum who since giving it to us, has passed away. So it was really lovely to have enjoyed the workshop and have a beautiful keepsake to remember her. Well set up & prepared space, good choice of coloured glass, helpful instruction. We all finished just after an hour so it would have been nice to possibly make another one to use more of the 2 hrs. Not sure what it cost so I sense it was a good value workshop. We loved how mindful it was and got us into a lovely zone. + more
Rachel Cole
Another cracking workshop. Fabulous ladies and new venue is perfect. Good lighting, enough room for 8-10 people and great friendly atmosphere. Can’t wait to book another workshop later in the year.
