Lead Light weekend class; still spaces!
The Lead Light class this weekend (23-24th February 2013) will be taken by Rachel O’Dell at the idagos glass studio. There are still spaces available if you want to join us? Over two days, you will learn to make your own stained glass panel using coloured glass sheet and lead came, working from a paper [...]
Annual Studio Open Days
The annual studio open days are upon us again and this year the studio will be open from Saturday 10th of November till Sunday 18th of November, daily from 10am till 5pm. New this year is a one evening only late night, on Monday 12th from 6-8pm. This year on offer is the sale of [...]
Jedburgh Abbey artist-in-residency
A lovely article appeared in the local paper about the artist-in-residency scheme at Jedburgh Abbey: http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/local-headlines/jed-pupils-window-of-opportunity-1-2200880 I am writing the report about this project today. Next week Amy and myself will be running a few more workshops in the studio for the various groups who have been partaking in this scheme. And on Monday 16th [...]
‘Christmas fusing Frolics’ glass class; successful firing
The ‘Christmas Fusing Frolics’ glass class took place on Sunday and had five adults and five children taking part, with Sarah and Rachel lending a much needed pair of hands in this busy class! The idea of the class was to make your own glass Christmas decorations to which the class took with gusto. The [...]
idagos Christmas shopping…
I know it might seem a little early to even utter the word Christmas shopping – which in our house is banned until at least December 1st, but I thought this picture of the new festive glass decorations might get you in the mood for the winter season? They are only available once a year from [...]
fantastic start to the annual open studio days!
The annual open studio days started with a fantastic weekend where work flew off the shelves. Customers have picked up bargain offers on glass pieces; plates, small frames, dishes… The stars are selling well as they do every year and light up many windows in the Borders area! Some new work has also found new [...]
annual studio open days open!
The studio is ready for the annual open days; with a newly painted floor, fantastic new mobile furniture (thanks Bill and Dad!), the glass nicely laid out and polished (thanks Rachel!), posters up and pricetags labelled, mulled wine and chocolates at the ready, Sarah and I look forward to a busy week.
idagos open days
The annual open studio sale will start tomorrow at 10 am until 5 pm and will be open for the rest of the rest of the week until 5pm on Saturday 19th November. A new stock of glass jewellery will be on sale alongside the annual favorite glass stars with a new slimline version of [...]
Art Trail success
The Art Trail saw some new visitors to the glass studio; some literally got blown in off the street! It was lovely to see many familiar faces and get to know some new people. Interesting discussions were had about maps, books, lightboxes and lightfittings, the mechanics of internet marketing, the important DIY skills of Dads [...]
Programme of glass classes planned for Autumn 2011
The planning for a new programme of glass classes to be run from the studio in Lilliesleaf in Autumn is completed and will include fusing tile workshops, making your own stained glass panels, pate-de-verre and glass workshops and a special Valentine’s session. The programme will include weekend and evening sessions for adults and children. It will [...]