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A red mottled glass Christmas bauble hangs on a tree, attached with a red ribbon. The tree has small white globe shaped lights on every branch.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Make your own Christmas Bauble

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Audience type
Age 12+

Additional information

Please book two weeks in advance of the course start date whenever possible.

 

Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

6 people per session

Your bauble will be available for collection one week after the workshop. Alternatively, you can arrange for your pumpkin to be posted to you. Costs range from £7 to £20. This is payable at reception on the day of your workshop.

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Event description

This unique experience offers the opportunity to work with molten glass at over 1100 degrees centigrade. During this workshop, you will create a beautiful glass bauble to hang on your Christmas tree or to give as the perfect handmade gift. Using a variety of coloured glass, you can personalise your design before you watch your bauble come to life.