Event Description
Discover the luminous world of fused glass with artist Julia Batten in this hands-on workshop inspired by rockpools and seaside treasures. Fused glass is created by layering pieces of coloured glass and then firing them in a kiln so they soften, bond and melt together into a single smooth artwork – capturing light, colour and texture in a way paint simply can’t.
In this session you’ll design and build your own fused glass rockpool scene, cutting and arranging specialist fusing glass to create shells, seaweed and underwater creatures. Julia will guide you through safe glass-cutting, composition and embellishment, helping you bring depth and movement to your miniature seascape. After the workshop, your piece will be kiln-fired in the following days and set into a wooden stand, ready to collect from Julia’s Chesham home studio as a beautiful, light-catching artwork for your home. All materials are provided.
Bradenham Art Fair is a four-day celebration of art, craft, music and community at the National Trust’s Manor Farm in Bradenham (HP14 4DF), running over the May Day Bank Holiday, Friday 1 – Monday 4 May 2026. Alongside our programme of fabulous masterclasses, you’ll find curated contemporary art and sculpture in the historic Tythe Barn, courtyard and gardens, demonstrations, drop‑in pottery painting and a collaboratively created glass sculpture in the grounds.
Food and drink will keep you happily fuelled, with coffee, tea, cakes, toasties, Jones’ Pies and Lloyds Wines on offer, plus wine tastings and live music all weekend, including traditional Morris dancing on Friday 1 May. Entry to Bradenham Art Fair is £5 per person (children under 14 go free but still need a ticket), which includes access to the whole site; your entry is included in your masterclass fee. One‑third of door proceeds supports Lindengate, a local mental health and nature charity using the healing power of the outdoors to promote wellbeing and recovery.