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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We’re hiring at Roots Café!
We’re looking for a Café Supervisor to join our small, passionate team at Rougham Estate.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys hospitality, loves working with people and can keep things running smoothly when the café gets busy.
You’ll work closely with our Café Manager, helping to lead the team, oversee day-to-day service, maintain high standards and make sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
If you have experience in a café, restaurant, farm shop or similar environment, and you’re a natural leader who’s happy to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.
£14.15 per hour
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Based at Roots Café, Rougham Estate
Free on-site parking and staff discounts
Interested? Find out more and apply via Indeed on link in comments.
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Don’t miss our penultimate Plant Pop-Up of the season!
Chris from @watsons_plants will be back at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, with a great selection of quality plants and plenty of expert advice.
If you’re thinking about giving your garden a refresh for autumn, this is a great chance to speak to Chris about what to plant, where to plant it and how to keep your garden looking its best as the seasons change.
The Plant Pop-Up is free to visit and there’s no need to book. You’ll find Chris just outside Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop, from 10am–4pm.
And with just one more Plant Pop-Up after this one, don’t miss out!
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A little change to be aware of if you’re visiting us from Friday 11 September.
Our summer car park will be closing for the season, so parking will move back to the area directly in front of Blackthorpe Barn.
As autumn approaches, we’re also starting to turn our attention to the next season here at Rougham Estate, with Christmas planning and preparations getting underway behind the scenes…
The Estate never really stands still!
Please follow the signs when you arrive and we look forward to welcoming you.
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ArtWorks @artworkseast is back at Blackthorpe Barn, opening next Saturday, 12th September.
Now in its 26th year, this much-loved exhibition brings together 28 established artists from across East Anglia for two weeks of beautiful contemporary art in one of Suffolk’s most special settings. From abstract paintings and botanical illustrations to ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and much more, there are over 300 artworks to discover and everything is available to buy.
Come and meet the artists, watch them create their art and take part in the Mini Artworks Prize Draw.
📅 12th – 27th September
🕙 10am – 4pm daily
📍 Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate, SatNav: IP30 9HZ
🎟️ Free entry and plenty of free parking
🍰 Roots Café nearby, open every day
We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
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Join us for a day of weaving, nature and quiet creativity at Blackthorpe Barn.
This September, come and learn from textile artist Caroline Hyde-Brown and enjoy a beautiful day of making.
The Wild Weave workshop guides you through the art of weaving with wild grasses and freshly grown flowers on a mini hand-held loom. No experience needed, just a love of nature and a willingness to slow down and make something with your hands.
You’ll choose your raw materials from a posy prepared by Caroline, learn to weave and by the end of the day you’ll have your very own unique piece of wild art to take home and display.
Caroline will also share her knowledge of foraging, medicinal herbs and how the hedgerow has inspired her own practice, making this day as much about the stories behind the craft as the making itself.
📅 10am-4pm on Saturday 26th September
📍 The Meadow Room, Blackthorpe Barn
🎟️ £75 per person
Limited places - book on our website, link in profile.
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As we head back to school and autumn starts to creep in, it’s hard to believe that our Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch opens in just a month!
The pumpkins are growing nicely, as you can see, and we’re busy getting everything ready for another brilliant pumpkin season here at Rougham Estate.
It won’t be long until the fields are full of pumpkins and you can come and pick your perfect one.
Who’s already looking forward to pumpkin season?
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There are a couple of irresistible new specials at Roots Café this week!
Salad of the week:
Maple and sage roasted root vegetables with candied pecans, herby ciabatta croutons, crumbled Suffolk blue cheese and a maple and orange dressing.
Brunch Dish
Eton mess French toast topped with end-of-summer berries, strawberry granola, coulis, meringue and a white chocolate glaze.
Both of these temptations are on the menu this week only!
Come and enjoy at Roots Café, open daily 9am - 4pm
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What a month August has been!
Such an incredible summer we’ve been blessed with, and it’s certainly been a busy one here at Rougham Estate. It’s sad to say goodbye!
But now we turn our attention to September, with autumn vibes starting to creep in. We’re looking forward to everything the next month brings!
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