Glass-Foolery Limited was started by Teresa and Jane in October 2005. The business idea grew out of a passion for bead buying and stringing and developed into creating our own glass feature pieces in fused glass. We initially sold our work at craft fairs and other events but now sell through our own Glass-foolery shop 3 Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DW - Tel: 01256 895615 The shop sells beautiful & original jewellery, some bead supplies, ladies wear, accessories and stylish and unusual gifts. We pride ourselves on having items for sale that cannot usually be found in the high street. Our prices are reasonable to allow everyone to feel able to treat themselves. Enjoy a freshly brewed tea or coffee whilst you browse or plan your next creative project. A variety of workshops, courses and “drop in” sessions are available at weekends and in the evenings – details are on the workshops & courses page. We should warn you that jewellery making is addictive! Once you have tried one of our workshops you may become completely obsessed. Contact us for more information or visit the Glass-foolery shop for details.

Workshop & Courses


All our workshops & courses are for small numbers of participants and use only high quality tools & materials. Please phone or email to book specific dates. If you wish to stay overnight we can recommend a choice of B&B accommodation

Fused Glass Jewellery – 1 day workshop
Sundays or Saturdays 10am-4pm  (other days may be available on request)
Cost: £75 including materials

Learn to design and make original jewellery by cutting and assembling pieces of bullseye and dichroic glass. The produced work is kiln fired overnight and can be collected the next day. If you are unable to collect your jewellery it will be posted to you. This one-day workshop is suitable for beginners to fused glass work but can be tailored to suit those with more experience.
Why not re-join us at an arranged time to string or bead your work then wear it to go home, you pay only for the additional materials used.


Fused Glass Jewellery taster sessions – 2 hour evening or half day workshops
£35 including materials.

An introduction to making beautiful fused glass jewellery. In the 2 hours you will make two or three items of jewellery. Telephone or email to arrange suitable dates and times.


Fused Glass parties – for 6-10 people in an evening.
£25 per person including materials.

A basic introduction to making fused glass jewellery and a chance to make two items each. Bring your own wine & nibbles for a relaxed and creative event.


The Glass Class
Six Thursday evenings 7pm – 9.00pm
Cost: £80 for 6 sessions including materials.

This series of classes will enable you to be more adventurous in your jewellery design
and develop pieces that may need to be fired more than once.


Bead Club
Tuesday evenings 7-9 on the last Tuesday in every month
Cost £5 plus beads & materials used

Repair or remake your old jewellery or create new beautiful beaded jewellery. Use our books for inspiration or bring in an outfit you want to accessorise. Choose your materials from our range of beads, threads & findings or bring in your own.
All the tools you will need are provided to help you bring your ideas to life.


Bead Parties
Pre-Teens: Children aged 8-12rs
Cost: £8 per child for up to one and a half hours including materials.

Each child will make two finished items from a choice of: key rings, bag charms, pendants, bracelets, rings, earrings or phone charms.

Teens: Aged 13-16 years
Cost £12 including materials.

Each young person will make 2-3 items in the one and a half hours depending on the complexity of their designs.

Adults
Cost £6 for two hours plus the cost of materials used.

Choose from a wide range of beaded projects. Bring your own wine and nibbles for a relaxed creative evening.

Bead parties are usually after school for teens and pre-teens and in the evening for adults. Time at weekends may also be available please ask for your preferred dates and times.

Fused glass parties for 4-6 teenagers are available on request. Cost £25 including materials.


Talks
We are passionate about working with glass and beads, if your organisation would like a presentation please ask.

Gallery

Links

AFind out more about Whitchurch at:
www.thewhitchurchweb.org