Bring nature to life in glass on this unique 2 day course. Learn casting techniques and create a statement piece using beautiful autumnal leaves, whether you choose a personalised bowl, window hanging, or coaster set.
Join us for a unique two-day glass course for autumn, covering both glass fusing and casting techniques, to create your own stunning statement piece for your home.
You’ll have the choice to make either a large decorative bowl, a medium bowl plus coasters, or a beautiful window hanging—all incorporating delicate glass leaves you’ve cast yourself from real foliage. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process by expert glass artist Jazz Dixon.
This course takes place across two days – Friday 3rd and Friday 10th October.
Day 1 – 3rd October:
The day starts with an introduction to glass fusing and casting. After discussing the project options and having time to think about your own creative ideas, you’ll use fresh leaves – either ones you have brought with you or ones from an array that Jazz will provide – to create highly detailed moulds. Once your moulds are set and cleaned, you will fill these with glass powders and prepare them for firing. Jazz will take your moulds away and fire them after day 1.
Day 2 – 10th October:
You’ll be reunited with your fired moulds and you will gently remove your paper-thin glass leaves. Then you’ll assemble your statement piece: a large bowl, a medium bowl with 2 coasters, or a window hanging. With a choice of base glass and added decorative powders, your design will be entirely your own. Final pieces will be taken away for firing and you can then either collect your work, or it can be posted to you. You’ll also be able to keep your leaf moulds and any extra leaves for future projects.
You will learn:
Tutor:Jazz graduated as a BA Hons Designer Maker from the University of Brighton, specialising in glass. For many years she taught design and crafts to children and now she teaches glass techniques to adults. She has a reputation for patience and intimate knowledge of glass as a material and a variety of techniques for crafting it.
Expert tuition
All materials and equipment needed to create your decorative pieces
Use of a craft apron
Tea, coffee and biscuits
At the end of each course day, Jazz will take your creations away and fire them. Your final piece can either be collected or sent to you by post within 3 weeks of the final course day.
This course may be especially appealing if you’ve done some glass fusing before and want to explore more involved techniques, but beginners are very welcome too.
Jazz teaches in small, informal groups (max 8).
The course is very hands-on, practical and relaxed.
Our very own studio space is set within the grounds of Old Barn Nurseries, Dial Post, South of Horsham. Our dedicated space for crafting courses, is a light airy and spacious studio, and just a couple of minutes walk from the Nurseries cafe where you can purchase and enjoy your lunch during the break in the middle of the day. Alternatively, you can bring your own lunch with you and enjoy it in the studio.
Standard Ticket £295
Friday 3rd & Friday 10th October 2025
10.00am – 3.30pm on both days
Sussex Garden School Studio, at Old Barn Nurseries, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, RH13 8NR
Refreshments provided. Lunch can either be purchased at the onsite cafe or brought with you.
Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.
About 2 weeks before the course starts you will receive another email giving directions and any joining instructions. Please check your junk folder if you haven’t received anything.
We have a whole range of fused glass art courses in 2025. You can find out more about these, and all our other crafting courses, here.
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Sussex Garden School
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Old Barn Nurseries
Worthing Road, Dial Post
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