5-Day Borosilicate Lampwork Foundation Course

Workshop Description

A five-day intensive that takes complete beginners from their very first flame to making small borosilicate glass pieces, such as jewellery components and small sculptures, on their own. On the final day we show you how to set up your own lampwork bench, so you can keep going (or start your own small glass business) after the course. Dates & Times Monday 18 – Friday 22 January 2027 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 each day (lunch 13:00 – 14:00, not included), including supervised practice time Puffroom Glass Studio, Hackney Wick, London Small group: max 8 students. The course runs with a minimum of 4 students. Price Early bird £850 (incl. VAT) – book by 15 December 2026 Standard price £950 (incl. VAT) What's Included - 5 full days of hands-on tuition in borosilicate lampworking - All glass, tools, torches, safety glasses and kiln annealing during the course - Your own Beginner Colour Kit – 35 colours of borosilicate rod to use on the course and take home - Course notes, equipment list and supplier guide - Everything you make during the week - After the course: studio torch hire at £20/hour (incl. VAT), with coloured borosilicate rod included and no membership fee What You'll Learn - Studio and torch safety, and how borosilicate glass behaves in the flame - Heat control, shaping and working with tools - Working with colour, including your own colour test chart - Sculptural techniques, such as bridging to build glass flowers, and glass mushrooms - Encasing techniques for pieces such as flower spheres and jellyfish - Finishing pieces for jewellery - How to set up your own lampwork bench, source glass and tools, and price and sell your work Course content may be adjusted to suit the group's progress. Glass bead making is not covered on this course – see our Glass Beads Workshop for that. Your Teacher Yufan Lyu, founder of Puffroom Glass Studio. BA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts (UAL); MA Textiles, Royal College of Art. Safety & Participation - Students must be 18 or over. - Due to potential and unknown safety risks, pregnant participants cannot be accommodated. - Please wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fibre clothing (cotton, wool, denim) and tie back long hair. TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Booking: Your place is confirmed once full payment is received and you get a confirmation email. The early bird price of £850 applies to bookings paid in full by 23:59 (UK time) on 15 December 2026; after that the price is £950. Prices include VAT. 2. Cooling-off: Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 you may cancel within 14 days of your booking confirmation for a full refund. If you book less than 14 days before the start date, you request that the course begins within the cooling-off period: once the course has started it cannot be cancelled or refunded; if you cancel before the start, we refund in full less any materials (including the colour kit) already supplied. 3. Cancelling after the cooling-off period: more than 28 days before the start – refund less a £100 admin fee, or one free transfer to a future date; 14–28 days before – 50% refund, or transfer for a £50 fee; less than 14 days before – no refund, but you may transfer your place to another person free of charge. Email enquiry@puffroomglassstudio.co.uk to cancel; refunds go to the original payment method within 14 days. 4. If we change or cancel: if fewer than 4 students book, we will tell you at least 10 days before the start and offer a full refund or a future date. If we must cancel for reasons beyond our control (e.g. tutor illness, studio closure) you get a full refund or an alternative date. We may make reasonable changes to content, tutor or venue; if a change materially affects you, you may cancel for a full refund. We are not responsible for travel or accommodation costs. 5. Attendance: No refunds for missed sessions; where possible we may offer a make-up day on a future course. Late arrivals may need to wait for a safe point to join. 6. Health & safety: 18+ only. Follow all tutor safety instructions and wear the safety glasses provided. Tell us when booking about any medical condition or disability that may affect you. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or acting unsafely, may be asked to leave without a refund. 7. Materials & your work: All course materials and tools are provided; the colour kit is yours to keep. Collect your pieces within 30 days of the course end (postage at your cost), after which they may be disposed of. We cannot guarantee glass against breakage after annealing. 8. Photography: We may photograph the course for our website and social media; tell us at the start if you'd rather not appear. 9. Studio hire: Torch hire is available to students who have completed the course, at the published price, subject to availability and our studio rules. 10. Liability: We do not exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or anything else that cannot be excluded by law. We are not responsible for personal belongings brought to the studio. 11. Complaints: Speak to your tutor or email enquiry@puffroomglassstudio.co.uk; we reply within 14 days. 12. These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.