Kiln-Formed Glass: The Sustainable Art of Repurposing with Julia Gonyou

Kiln-Formed Glass: The Sustainable Art of Repurposing with Julia Gonyou

10-11 September 2026 (Thursday-Friday)

9.30am-4.30pm 2 days

Location: CGUK Glass Studio - Rochester, Kent

Please join us for an environmentally conscious new workshop focused on exploring the possibilities of sustainable kiln-formed glass, using recycled glass bottles, and float glass.

Participants will learn how to break down these materials and artistically repurpose the glass - without the use of moulds - into unique compositions using pattern, shape and script. You will explore techniques using expressive mark-making, textural objects and cut-outs to create distinctive relief work.

Explore this more streamlined and eco-friendly approach to glassmaking while building practical skills and creative confidence to support your future work.

Projects

Students will have the opportunity to create 3-4 projects, including suncatchers, and free-standing panels to take home/collect after final firing.

Skill Level

Beginner/Intermediate

Further Information

More about Julia can be found here: www.juliagonyou.com

All class materials and necessary tools/equipment are provided.

Refreshments are included, but please bring your own packed lunch.

Participants must be 18+ years of age. 

Workshops are held in our well-equipped studio above our retail centre, accessed via 2 flights of stairs, there is no lift.

You can read our terms and conditions for classes here.

NB. A waiting list will be in operation once the class is FULL - please email info@creativeglassshop.co.uk if you would like to be added.