So we say a fond farewell to Karen of Redcurrant Glass who has moved to her new bespoke workshops space in her garden. If you are looking for Fused glass workshops check out her website http://www.redcurrantglass.com or email her on redcurrantglass@gmail.com
Anyway we are having a bit of a refit so once the painting and moving stuff has finished we will reopen. Here’s a sneak peak at the entrance and hallway to the gallery space.
So it’s been a while since we posted but we have been working on launching our Annual Sale this Saturday 12th February. We will be opening Fridays and Saturdays 11-3 down at the studio come and bag yourself a bargain, old stock, end of lines and much more. Come down and say hello.
Unit 25 Lomeshaye Business Centre down the side of Giddy Kippers #firedupnorthstudios #annualsale #fusedglass #ceramics #porcelain #bargains #jewellery #originalart and much more. We will be doing some videos too in the gallery as not everything will be online but we will try our best. You can always drop us a DM if anything catches your eye! #artslancashire #pendle
Due to both of us being elsewhere this Wednesday we can’t open the gallery but we will be back open this Thursday 2nd December at 11am – 3 pm through to Saturday this week.
Karen will be at Harrogate Christmas Markets this week go say hello.
Launching our Christmas Exhibition at Fired Up North Studios in person at the gallery this Friday 5th November. We are open 11am – 3pm Wednesday to Saturday until 18th December. Other times by appointment so do get in touch if you’d like a private shopping experience. We will of course be sharing on social media so we can post out anything directly to you too. #christmasgifts #christmasiscoming #santaselves #buyhandmade #handmadechristmas #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #fusedglass #porcelain #ceramics #redcurrantglass #juliemilesceramics #firedupnorthstudios #artslancashire #lancashirearts #pendle
Celebrating 20 Years or Redcurrant Glass
Continuing our Celebration of 20 Years in the Making 2001-2021 we have a limited edition box on sale for just £20 . Limited to just 100 boxes and contents are worth at least £35 rrp. Each box contains a seascape plaque , a mini seascape bowl , Beach hut/ boats hanger and a free greetings card from our range. To purchase visit our store page at www.redcurrantglass.co.uk
Cold Enamelling taster session now £20 inc materials Saturday 26th June 10am-12pm email redcurrantglass@gmail.com to book #redcurrantglass #firedupnorthstudios #firedupnorth #enamelling #enamelingworkshop #taster #tasterworkshops #craftcourses #craftcoursesnorthwest
Workshop Updates – 24th May 2021
Redcurrant Glass
We are now taking bookings for our weekly sessions in Fused Glass, Stained Glass, Glass Mosaic, Glass Bead making, Silver Jewellery Making and Watercolour painting.
All sessions £15 plus materials. Places are limited please email redcurrantglass@gmail.com for further details
Both Karen of Redcurrant Glass and Julie Miles Ceramics are prepping to take part in next weekends Hopeful and Glorious Spring Fair Online. Discounts are available on both their shops with the code SPRING with Redcurrant Glass offering free shipping too.
Private Christmas Shoping Experience at Fired Up North Studios
So we are going to open our gallery shop at last by appointment from 3rd to 20th Dec here at the studios with mulled wine and mince pies.
Visit our well stocked Covid secure shop with beautifully handcrafted and unique works from Julie Miles Ceramics, Redcurrant Glass & Redwood Designs Co.
Products include ceramics, glass, wood, original watercolour paintings, drawings, greetings cards and festive Christmas decorations. All products are handmade by our artists at the studio in Pendle, Lancashire. We will also be operating a click and collect service from Thursday so if there is something you have seen on our posts please do message us.
Each session can be booked for 30 minutes via messenger, direct message or email. Please be aware we want to protect our artists and customers so please do not book if you feel unwell and have a persistent cough and or a high temperature. Parties of no more that 4 including family bubbles. You must follow covid rules of wearing a face mask unless exempt and temperatures maybe checked at the door.
Winter Fair Online
Redcurrant Glass and Julie Miles Ceramics will be taking part in the Hopeful and Glorious Winter Fair online from 20th November https://hopefulandglorious.co.uk/
Organised with the Festival of Making the Fair will showcase 50 brilliant makers, designers and producers. At the online marketplace there will be a fantastic range of gifts and festive treats, and many with exclusive special offers such as free gift wrapping, free postage or discounts. There will be lots to inspire your Christmas shopping. Alongside the marketplace there will be a chance to find out more about some of our makers with studio tours, demos and workshops.
Our marketplace will go live at 10am on Friday 20th November so make a note in your diary and enjoy a handpicked selection of makers, designers and producers showing a vibrant mix of cards, gifts, decorations, food and more for the festive season.
https://hopefulandglorious.co.uk/
New for 2020 from Redcurrant Glass are Make at Home Kits
Exciting new opportunity to make something in the safety of your own home in glass from Karen of Redcurrant Glass. Click link below for details #haveago #getcreative #fusedglasskits #makingathome #craft #fusedglass #makeathomekit
Various kits available including christmas trees, Santa, penguins, snowmen and snowflakes.
Courses for 2020 – Julie Miles Ceramics
So if you fancy having a go, being creative or just getting out the house do drop me an email I will be taking a £50 deposit on courses and £20 deposit on Saturday classes. Classes are restricted to 3 at the moment or 4 if you are a family bubble if that makes sense.
So I am launching my new workshops at long last they were to be launched at Easter but hey ho but we are here and hopefully it is safe to venture out in Sept.
All workshops will be at my studios within our dedicated teaching workshop at Fired Up North Studios on Lomeshaye Business Village, Junction 12 off the M65 we are down the side of Giddy Kippers we also have free parking.
We will practice Covid safe working practices with details collected, anti bac stations, screens will be in place and limited numbers until further notice.
Sept
6 week Hand building with stoneware course – starting 8th Sept Tuesday evenings 7-9
6 week Playing with Porcelain workshops starting – starting 10th Sept Thursday 7-9pm
Sat 5th Sept Mini Hare workshop 1-4pm
Sat 19th Sept Slab built Vessels 1-4pm
October
Sat 3rd Oct Porcelain t lights 1-4pm
Sat 17th Oct Porcelain tiles 1-4pm
November
Sat 14th Nov Christmas polar bears 1-4pm
Sat 21st Nov Christmas Penguin workshop1-4pm
December
Sat 5th Dec Porcelain decorations 1-4pm
Julie is an experienced teacher in ceramics with a degree in Design Craft & an MA in Ceramics. She has taught since graduating in 1998 in various settings from art galleries to a disused quarry, all ages and abilities.
You will be taught in a fully equipped working ceramics/studio teaching space.
Bring an apron, enthusiasm and anything that you would like to use to impress including leaves, fabric, flowers etc for the porcelain workshops and you will be able to achieve with step by step tuition some amazing creations. Go on have a go and get creative. Refreshments offered on arrival whilst going through housekeeping & health & safety for each workshop.
Maximum 4 per workshop age 16 +
Saturday sessions £55, 6 wk courses £150 per person.
All classes include qualified tuition, basic materials, use of tools, refreshments.
To book email me on info@juliemiles.co.uk
6 week Hand building with stoneware course – starting 8th Sept Tuesday evenings 7-9
Details
Ist week will be health and safety basic clay introduction and slab building techniques you will be should basic skills to help you create something you would like to make and taught how to finish your work without the need to sand works after firing.
2nd week will be thumb and coiling techniques.
3rd week will be decorative techniques to embellish your creations
4th and 5th weeks you will be guided by me to create your own collection of works be it a series of vessels, a collection of creatures etc you are only limited by your own imagination.
The 6th and final week we will be decorating and glazing your collection for its final firing to be collected 2 weeks later.
6 week Playing with Porcelain course – starting 10th Sept Thursday evenings 7-9
Ist week will be health and safety basic clay introduction and slab techniques to create impressed tiles using found objects and materials such as leaves, flowers etc you will be shown basic skills to help you create and taught how to finish your work without the need to sand works after firing.
2nd week will be geared to working on your own ideas using the slab techniques to create T light holder, vases etc exploiting the properties of the porcelain or maybe bird houses, jewellery boxes to name but a few ideas.
3rd week you will be taught a series of decorative techniques to embellish your creations
4th and 5th weeks you will be guided by me to create your own collection of works be it jewelley, vases, vessels, etc maybe a series of presents for Christmas etc. The 6th and final week we will be decorating and glazing your collection for its final firing to be collected 2 weeks later.
Update May 14th 2020
We are trying to unpack all the information available to us to find a safe way to continue with our teaching practice in our workshop rooms and will update as soon as possible. We are hoping to resume our activities in the near future crossing fingers this may be July.
We hope everyone of our customers are well and coping as best they can with the situation during these strange times with this pandemic
If you have a gift voucher from Redcurrant Glass the time limit will be extended to make sure you can come and have an enjoyable craft experience without risk. If you have a craft courses voucher nearing its expiry date please contact Karen on Redcurrant@ntlworld.com and she will guide you through what can be done.
So in the light of current news with Corvid-19 virus we are taking the necessary precautions here at Fired Up North Studios. We have hand sanitizer on desks and antibacterial soap and wipes available. As one of our members, Julie, has a suppressed immune system we do take extra precautions anyway.
We hope to see you all very soon
At this moment Mon 16th March we are continuing with workshops until we are advised otherwise. We have groups of 6 or less but if you feel you are unwell please stay at home and contact Karen on redcurrant@ntlworld.com for advice on rebooking at a later date.
Taken from the NHS website:
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Studio Sale
We are holding our annual studio clearance sales down at Fired Up North Studios
30th Jan – 16th Feb
Thurs- Sat 11am – 5pm & Sun 1-4pm
all other times by appointment just give us a bell or email either of us.
Lomeshaye Business Village, junction 12 off the M65, Turner Road, (follow the signs to Giddy Kippers)
Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7DR or if you are using sat nav BB9 7DU
We are in the courtyard under the chimney down the side of Giddy Kippers through the archway that says ‘No entry to vehicles’ on the left. Honest its easy when you see it.
Free parking
All welcome
Fired Up North Studios 