Fused Glass Workshops: Christmas Decorations
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When:
Date:
Time:
18th Nov
10:00 - 12:30
18th Nov
13:30 - 16:00
2nd Dec
10:00 - 12:30
2nd Dec
13:30 - 16:00
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Ticket
per person £55
Each person attending requires a ticket
Bookings close on 16th November and 30th November respectively
Christmas Decorations in Fused Glass
Glass fusing is one of those crafts that feels like genuine magic; you begin with separate pieces of coloured glass, cutting, arranging and layering them into your chosen designs, and end up with something entirely your own, fused together in the heat of a kiln to create a beautiful, light-catching Christmas decoration that will twinkle on your tree for years to come.
Get into the Christmas spirit by learning the core skills of glass fusing with Danielle Hopkinson, a glass artist with over 25 years’ experience, while making your own fabulous glass Christmas hangings – heirlooms for the future. Danielle will teach you the skills of glass-cutting and arranging, helping you to create your own unique, long-lasting decorations.
What Will I do?
- You will be making decorations such as stars and trees
- Learn how to cut the glass
- Decorate your creations with frits, stringers and high-firing enamels
- Your decorations will be fired off-site; they can be collected later from the Rougham Estate Shop
- Please note that you won’t be taking your decorations home on the day
Who is this workshop suitable for?
- People aged 18 and over, due to the nature of the tools used
- This course is designed for all levels of expertise
- Beginners especially welcome
About Danielle
Danielle, together with her partner Ian Davies, is the owner of The Stained Glass Studio, Ipswich. Her work ranges from small decorations to more substantial sculptures, large scale architectural pieces and windows for public buildings and private houses. Danielle studied Architectural Glass at Swansea College of Art and is a member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters.
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how it works
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Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
Arrive in good time to get to the Meadow Room before the workshop begins.
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Make your way to the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café
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Enjoy learning how to make your glass decorations
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Leave your glass creations with Danielle, to be taken off-site for firing
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Your decorations will be delivered back to Blackthorpe Barn, packaged and labelled for collection
After your decorations have been fired off-site, you will be notified of the date to come back to Blackthorpe Barn to collect them.
If this isn’t suitable, your creations can be posted for a fee. Arrangement and payment for this can be organised on the day of your workshop.
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Take some time to have a coffee in Roots Café or have a browse through the Christmas Shop
Roots Café open daily 9am – 5pm
Christmas Shop open daily 9:30am – 5pm
These Christmas opening times are valid from Monday 17th October onwards
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Come to collect your new Christmas decorations and enjoy them yourself, or give them as a gift
Your wonderful glass creations can be collected from the Christmas Shop, at Blackthorpe Barn.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
- You may want to bring an apron
- Have a look at the gallery of images here and think of some possible designs you would like to make
What is provided
- All materials
- Tea, coffee and mince pies
Refund & cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a workshop
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the workshop date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a course is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of your workshop unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop
All our workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue. Please keep to the 20mph speed limit.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
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There’s more to enjoy at Rougham Estate this Christmas!
We’ve been busy making sure there’s plenty of space, food and comfort for everyone visiting us during the festive season.
Our outdoor catering hut, Roots & Co, is now open, serving extra treats and refreshments, and our new giant tipi is up, providing additional covered seating where you can take a break, enjoy something delicious and soak up the atmosphere.
And while you’re here, don’t miss our potted Christmas trees, now available to buy, alongside all the festive inspiration waiting to be discovered in our Christmas Shop.
Whether you’re visiting for a spot of Christmas shopping, meeting friends for a bite to eat or making a day of it with family, there’s plenty to enjoy.
We’ve got Christmas covered at Rougham Estate!
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It’s time! This Saturday, Blackthorpe Barn opens its doors for the 35th year of the Rougham Estate Arts & Crafts Fair, and this is when Christmas truly begins.
Around 50 independent designer-makers are travelling from across the country to be here, filling the Barn with the most beautiful handmade work.
Paintings, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, sculpture and so much more; every piece made by hand, by someone who has poured their heart into their craft.
Come and buy directly from these makers and support small independent businesses this Christmas.
35 years of makers, of creativity and of finding the most wonderful things under one thatched roof.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Open each weekend until 12-13 December, with a different mix of makers each week.
Season tickets: £10 online, for all 10 days (£12 on the door)
Day tickets: £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 15 and under, free entry.
Assistance dogs only.
The Rougham Estate Christmas Shop and Roots Café just next door.
Plenty of free parking.
Just off J45 of the A14, 3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds.
Showcased here and coming this weekend:
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Have you ever wondered how Christmas at Rougham Estate first began?
You may have noticed the Christmas story as you enter the shop, and this is a true story…
Long before it became a Christmas tradition for thousands of visitors, it started with one family’s love of the festive season.
Back in 1948, a young Danish woman called Bus brought a little of the Christmas she had grown up with to her new home in Suffolk. She wanted to recreate the warmth, candlelight and special feeling of a traditional Danish Christmas.
Little did she know that those family celebrations would plant the seeds of something much bigger.
Over the years, the tradition grew, bringing together beautiful Christmas trees, independent makers, festive shopping and the special atmosphere that so many people return for every year.
And while much has changed since 1948, that original feeling of Christmas - the warmth, the magic and the joy of sharing it with others, always remains at the heart of Rougham Estate.
Discover the full story behind the Christmas you know and love, and find out how it all began by visiting our website or using the QR code.
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It began with an early start and a rather misty morning as two very special Christmas trees made their way from Rougham Estate into Bury St Edmunds town centre.
For years, we have been proud to gift the trees to the town as a little way of giving something back to the community we are part of.
There is something lovely about knowing they will soon be lit up, bringing a little Christmas magic to the town centre and creating memories for families and visitors throughout the festive season.
A huge thank you to Vince Marshall Transport for helping us deliver them safely.
If you visit the town centre, we hope you enjoy them. ☺️
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**A notice for all dog walkers visiting Rougham Estate**
As our sheep begin arriving next week, we’re asking everyone walking their dogs across the Estate to be particularly mindful of the livestock.
The sheep will be grazing on our overwinter cover crops as part of the Estate’s ongoing land management.
We love welcoming dog walkers and want everyone to continue enjoying the footpaths and open spaces, but it is essential that dogs are kept on a lead at all times when near livestock. This is a legal requirement, and livestock worrying is being taken increasingly seriously, with significant penalties for owners whose dogs chase or attack sheep.
Please also be aware that the sheep are contained within electric fencing. Please do not touch the fencing, as it is live and will give you an electric shock.
Thank you for helping and understanding.
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Only one week to go!🎄
The Rougham Estate Arts&Crafts Fair opens next Saturday, and we can’t wait. About 50 independent makers from around the country will be gathered under the beautiful newly-thatched roof of Blackthorpe Barn, bringing with them paintings, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, metalwork, woodwork, weaving and so much more.
You can see a few of them here, with their work.
Every piece has been designed and made by hand, by artisans who have spent years - in many cases, decades - honing their skills and perfecting their craft.
These are not gifts you’ll find anywhere else. They’re one of a kind, made with real care, love and intention, and when you buy one you’re directly supporting the person who created it.
If you’ve been looking for a Christmas craft market worth travelling to, a place to find truly unique Christmas gifts, or simply somewhere beautiful to spend time getting into the Christmas spirit, this is it.
Whether you’re shopping for someone special or treating yourself, you’ll find something here that you won’t find on the high street. And it’s so much more fun shopping person to person rather than being dazed by spending more time in front of a screen!
Open every weekend from 14th November to 13th December, with a different mix of makers each weekend, there’s always something new to discover.
Season ticket, entry for all 10 days: £10 online, £12 on the door
Day tickets: £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 15 and under, free.
Assistance dogs only.
Plenty free parking.
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, just south of A14,J45
With the famous Rougham Estate Christmas Shop and Roots Café just next door, why not come and explore.
This is the most beautiful way to do your Christmas shopping. 🛍️
🔗 Link in bio for more details and to find out when each maker is with us.
Shown here:
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Have you noticed anything different?
There’s even more to discover every day as you step into our Christmas Shop here at Rougham Estate.
We’ve expanded the entrance with even more Christmas delights, creating an extra festive welcome as you make your way inside. And make sure you look up!
Christmas has well and truly arrived!
So come and see what’s new and step inside our Christmas story.
Open Monday–Saturday, 9.30am–5pm, open 9.30am - 4pm on Sundays.
We look forward to seeing you ☺️
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Make this Christmas a little more unique, make something beautiful and create memories along the way.
Our festive workshops at Rougham Estate are a chance to take time out, try something new and make decorations that will become part of your Christmas for years to come.
From weaving willow stars and making your own Christmas wreath to creating beautiful fused glass decorations, there’s a lovely choice of workshops still available.
Whether you come with friends, family or enjoy a little creative time to yourself, you’ll be guided by talented makers and have something special to take home at the end.
Forget buying everything ready-made this year. Make it yourself, make it personal and make some lovely Christmas memories.
Places are limited and some workshops are already fully booked, so book early to avoid missing out.
Find out more by visiting our website ☺️
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