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Three glass marbles, one with green patterns, the second with blue and purple, and the third with turquoise and purple glimmer against a white background

Adult Workshops and Activities

Flameworked Marbles

9 May – 26 Sep 2025

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Quick summary

Price
£80
Audience type
16+
Running time
10:00 – 16:00
Venue
  • National Glass Centre

Additional information

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

Terms and conditions 

Access information

Event description

In this one-day class we will make a number of marbles starting of with clear and moving on through the day to produce marbles with coloured patterns on the outside, mixed coloured twists on the inside and trapping bubbles inside the glass. By the end of the class, you will have your very own hand made marbles.

Work made in this class must be annealed overnight. You will have to return to pick up your work, If you are unable to collect your work please do inform us when booking and we can arrange postage of your items.

Please wear full shoes, not sandals or open toes for this activity. Also it would be helpful to wear old clothes or bring an apron with you.

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