Fused Glass Hanger Workshop

Get creative with this beginners' glass craft class in Penarth!



2 hours Location Penarth Class size 1 to 12 guests   £40

If you've always wanted to learn how to make fused glass art, now's your chance with this beginner-friendly workshop in Penarth!
Guided by the expert teachers at Glass By Design, this fun glass craft class will teach you how to create a stunning fused glass hanger from scratch! You'll apply colourful glass to your piece to form a custom design before firing to create a stunning, long-lasting ornament to take home.
Don't worry if you've never tried creating your own fused glass art before, as your teacher will be on hand to provide plenty of support and demonstrate any tricky techniques along the way.
You'll finish this fused glass class feeling relaxed, with a beautiful handmade piece of art to display!
NB: Your item will be posted out to you after firing.

Upcoming dates for Fused Glass Hanger Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 1:19pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 19 Mar 2027 and 19 Mar 2027.

  • Fri 19 Mar 2027, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
All materials and tools are provided.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
Location

Glass By Design - Belle Vue Park Pavilion, Penarth

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  • 5/5 from Sian Morgan, attended Apr 2026: Lovely day with Cathy showing us the ropes (and the glass) me and mum had a great time, Cathy was great and we met some lovely people in a nice calm atmosphere but had a laugh too! Will definitely do this again! Sian and Mary
  • 5/5 from Grace Uruski, attended Apr 2026: Really enjoyed this creative class with Cathy! Friendly and fun! 2 hours not long enough!
  • 5/5 from Kate Rowlands, attended Apr 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed this class. It was taught well, with supportive advice during the session The atmosphere was lovely in the class. The venue was perfect. I can’t believe we were able to finish the lovely fused class hanger in the time. Would recommend and do again
  • 5/5 from Denyse Procter, attended Apr 2026: Class booking was very easy. Cathy the teacher was fabulous, she guided and advised, inspiring us to be creative. The class was great fun and very friendly.
  • 5/5 from Katrina Flynn, attended Mar 2026: Had a great morning learning a new craft. Will definitely book again. Thank you for all your advice and guidance. Photo is of my piece before firing ️
  • 5/5 from Sophie Squire, attended Jan 2026: The fused glass workshop was absolutely lovely! Cathy is so informative and helpful while also not being overbearing or inserting herself in your designs unless she can see there is somethig which might not turn out the way you want. The selection of glass (colours, textures and types) was so vast and perfect for a large arary of design ideas. I got this as a gift for my partner and I joined of course! We made some lovely glass hangers and can't wait to see them fired!
  • 5/5 from Jane Phyllis Gathercole, attended Jan 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed our session. I have never done this before. I learnt a lot in the 2 hours Cathy is a brilliant teacher and explained everything so well. Looking forward to collecting my finished item. In addition what a stunning location. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Karamura, attended Aug 2025: Thank you for a wonderful Fused Glass Hanger workshop. We did this as part of our hen party and absolutely loved it! It was great fun, very relaxing and the final products look great! Would definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Nain, attended Aug 2025: Really enjoyed the class which was a gift for my birthday, the teacher was informative and gave useful help and advice on the glass frits best to use and the design. Would recommend, venue was excellent too.
  • 5/5 from Katie Mogford, attended Jul 2025: Glass by Design recenetly hosted a glass fusing workshop at our office, and it was an absolute hit! The event was a roaring success—mindful, relaxing, and incredibly fun for everyone involved. Kathy and Angelina were amazing throughout the entire experience. They were not only super helpful and friendly but also brought a wealth of knowledge about the glass fusing process, which made the session both educational and enjoyable. Their passion and expertise really shone through. The setup was seamless—all the equipment was provided, and the logistics were handled effortlessly. The booking system was simple and efficient, making the whole process smooth from start to finish. We’re all so excited to see our finished pieces, and many of us are already talking about doing it again. I’m currently looking into other corporate workshops they offer—this was such a great way to unwind, bond as a team, and try something creative. I would highly recommend the glass fusing workshop to any company or group looking for a unique and meaningful team experience. Thank you, Glass by Design!
  • 5/5 from Pam Seaby, attended Mar 2025: Good clear explanation and guidance from the tutor. we were all asked about our designs and given tips. fun class i would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Siân Davey, attended Mar 2025: Had a great time. Angelique was so lovely, excellent explanations of techniques etc and help all along the way; so approachable. Delighted at my end product!
  • 5/5 from Ceri Capel, attended Mar 2025: Lovely and clear.Welcoming!
  • 5/5 from Miranda Virgo, attended Aug 2024: Great beginners class, fun and inspiring. Great value for money, can wait to see how all the pieces turn out :) Thanks Cathy
  • 5/5 from Sara Griffith, attended Aug 2024: Great workshop and highly recommend! Fantastic for beginners and a great teacher! Suitable for all ages.
  • 5/5 from Nico Campbell, attended Aug 2024: 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!
  • 5/5 from Annie Llewellyn-Edwards, attended Apr 2024: 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 keepsake.
  • 5/5 from Jayne, attended Nov 2023: A great way to channel a little creativity within a fun and supportive environment. Good value for money.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Brookman, attended Nov 2023: Very friendly atmosphere. Clear explanation of use of tools and materials, all of which were provided. Choice of projects to work on. Advice, suggestions and encouragement given by the teacher, Angelina, throughout as we took our individual designs from the planning and design stage to the finished pieces ready for firing in the kiln. Excited to pick up my tea light Santa in around 10 days time. Thank you for a very relaxing, enjoyable and productive experience.
  • 5/5 from Betty Evans, attended Nov 2023: As soon as we arrived, the three of us, we had a very warm welcome with tea and coffee provided. We were given a quick lesson on how to handle the glass and then our lesson began. It was a very enjoyable hour and a half and we have a lovely (hopefully) glass to treasure for all time. I'm going to purchase a gift card for my daughter for Christmas. I'm sure that she will enjoy it as much as I did. Many thanks.
  • 5/5 from Jennie, attended Oct 2023: For 2 complete beginners Cathy was great at talking us through the decoration options. We were able to do a hanger and a small Xmas tree piece. It was a very mindful activity and one I would definitely recommend. All materials and tools proved so all we had to do is get creative!
  • 5/5 from Helen Rowe, attended Jul 2023: We had a great time at our workshop. There were 5 of us taking part and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Our teacher was patient and very helpful - especially with the children. The equipment provided was excellent and the instructions given very clear.
  • 5/5 from Rachel Evans, attended Feb 2023: Excellent tuition. Relaxed atmosphere to experiment with fused glass techniques. Highly recommended:) Thank you Cathy.
  • 5/5 from Patricia John, attended Jun 2022: Had a great time making a hanger. Friendly atmosphere, clear instructions, everything provided and lots of help and advice if you needed it. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
  • 5/5 from Victoria Johnson, attended Feb 2022: Cathy was welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. She made us feel settled quickly. Cathy explained safety procedures then how the class would proceed. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was provided and she was well organised. Cathy was resourceful, creative, chatty and we were delighted with the whole experience. We would highly recommend this class and our wonderful teacher. We look forward to receiving our finished work.
Your teacher

Glass By Design
Glass By Design

5.0 (289)
female Women-owned

Angelina and Cathy met by chance whilst selling their work in Penarth, Christmas 2013. Their shared love of all things glass saw them develop a friendship and continue to work together.
Their first idea was to develop an Open Studio trail for any local artist/crafter during the annual Penarth festival that following summer. It has fast become an established part of the festival and is developing year on year.
They then joined a designer-maker section in a local Penarth shop where their customer base was steadily growing. Customers embraced the idea of bespoke, locally made pieces, rather than mass-produced imported ones that have saturated the marketplace.
Their next logical step was to be able to work on-site and pass their love of the process of hand-making in glass to others. Hence, Glass By Design was born.

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