Vitreus Art

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1. Christopher Barnes ★★★★★

   The 5 Day Stained Glass Course took me from a beginner learning to cut glass to making a full size leaded stained glass window, with coloured glass pieces cut, ground, leaded, soldered and cemented in place, which now resides in our conservatory. Mike and Jenny were excellent tutors, provided a very friendly, supportive environment in which to work (with regular supply of tea/coffee and biscuits). They helped me perfect my initial design idea into something practical to build in leaded glass and offered a great range of colours and textures of glass to choose from to achieve the desired effects. I had perhaps been a little ambitious in the scale of my window, given that I had no previous experience, but they were very patient and made available additional workshop time so that I could finish every detail to a high standard.

   almost 2 months ago
2. Sara MacInnes ★★★★★

   Fabulous place for art workshops. I made a fused glass garden panel. The teachers, Jenny & Mike are so helpful and knowledgeable. I had a great day and will be back for more classes.

   almost 4 months ago
3. E O ★★★★★

   Fantastic Stained Glass One Day Course! Absolutely excellent! My Husband and I came up from Wales to attend this course. We learnt so much, had lovely stained glass art pieces to take back with us. Excellent tutors, Mike & Jenny both taught patiently and explained so well. My Husband and I had a really lovely time there. Thank you so much Mike & Jenny. We will certainly consider your other courses. We highly recommend your course to anyone looking at doing a stained glass course. Many thanks again!

   1 year ago

1. Rebecca Personal ★★★★★

   I recently visited Vitreus Art following a wonderful gift of a voucher to attend a 2 day stained glass course, that enabled me to design and then make my own stained glass panel. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Mike and Jenny were absolutely delightful and provided a beautiful, clean and safe environment to learn this lovely new craft. Their calm and gentle, considerate and warm approach gave such an enjoyable atmosphere and at no time did I feel rushed or pressured. They couldn't have been more helpful and I admired them both for the way they helped us during the course. Mike was superb in his teaching skills and patience and the premises was clean and tidy and again had a lovely relaxed feel to it. It was a pleasure to see two people that were driven by their love of the craft and what their business provided for their customers and students. If you want to learn new skills or give a voucher as a gift, I could not recommend Vitreus Art highly enough. Thank you Mike for all your help and passing on your extensive knowledge and thank you Jenny for your creative imagination and smiles. I shall certainly be booking another course in the near future.

   1 year ago
2. Kimberley Hounslow ★★★★★

   Vitreus Art, at Bell Plantation has a lovely gallery and on line shop that support local artists. They also run a wide range of courses including painting, jewellery making, stained and fused glass. It is a fabulous place to learn a new skill or improve existing skills, but be warned it can be addictive! Jenny and Mike are very welcoming and so knowledgeable. They adapt their teaching methods to the skills / knowledge of the attendees and always make the classes fun! Over the last 9 months I have attended a number of different courses with Jenny & Mike making a variety of fused glass items including Christmas Decorations, a Wave and a Lantern. I am now confident in my skills to attend Project Days to work on my own ideas. It is just a lovely place / atmosphere where you can while away a few hours or a day and you always get to take home your finished pieces. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Tracey Stapley ★★★★★

   Vitreus Art is a wonderful place to visit, whether to browse the many pieces of artwork by local artists being sold, or to attend one of Jenny & Mike’s numerous workshops. There is a huge variety of glass classes to attend – and I am very lucky to say that I’ve been able to attend many and returned home each time with some beautiful self-made pieces. Glass fusion, slumping, bubble bowls, flowers, lamps & lanterns, tea lights, christmas decorations, copper foiling or glass leading, kiln carving or screen printing – there is sure to be something to whet the appetite of everyone. Jenny and Mike are amazing subject matter experts, making the classes fun and interactive; always willing to help, show and support you during your time there. The studio is spacious and well equipped – plus the added bonus of copious amounts of tea, coffee, biscuits and cake to keep you going. I would thoroughly recommend Jenny, Mike and Vitreus Art whether you are looking to buy a one-off piece of artwork or to make your own.

   almost 3 years ago

1. sarah street ★★★★★

   This not just an amazing gallery full of lots of diverse and interesting art, whether its glass work, paintings, sculpture or photography there is plenty to interest everyone. Jenny and Mike also run some exciting workshops so whether you want to try your hand at stained glass or candkemaking, glass fushion, painting and drawing and precious metal clay jewellery you will find plenty to inspire you. Jenny and Mike are great teachers so even if you are a beginner you will be amazed at what you can achieve. I have done many classes over the past few years with Jenny and Mike. They are wonderful teachers and can take you from being a complete novice to being able to do your own project days in many different crafts. I have some beautiful pieces that I've created including two Tiffany style lamps, a pebble bowl and several garden ornaments and window light catchers. Jenny and Mike are so knowledgeable and are very patient. They have built a lovely workspace for students to work in and everything is provided including tea and biscuits. The gallery space is also amazing and there are some wonderful pieces of art on display. I highly recommend the classes but also if you need a nice present for someone or even yourself then check out what is on offer. Thank you Jenny and Mike for providing a little piece of crafting and art heaven.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Helen Liles ★★★★★

   Great gallery and workshop. Jenny and Mike are skilled and patient teachers, we've done several courses with them, and are delighted with everything we've made! Well worth and visit and booking a course with them!

   almost 3 years ago
3. G Flinders ★★★★★

   A lovely little centre of creativity hidden away in the Northamptonshire countryside. Classes in various artistic pursuits inc leaded glass making. Also has delightful on site gallery. Plenty of free parking and nice little tea shop next door.

   almost 5 years ago

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