The Glass Foundry is a full-service glass art casting and fabrication studio located in the Cotswolds. We offer bespoke collaboration in design, handmade manufacture, and installation. Our services include mould making, lost wax casting, glassblowing, fusing, slumping, and glass panels.

We are based in Dursley, Stroud, Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds.

Our studio address is -

Unit 8A, Littlecombe Business Park, Dursley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GL11 4BA

Glass is a unique creative material with unparalleled properties. It allows light to communicate with us in four dimensions, with the surface and interior capturing light and colour in constantly moving patterns that interact in unpredictable and delightful ways. This makes glass a beautiful and versatile medium for artistic expression.

We provide comprehensive glass services including:

• Bespoke design and collaboration

• Lost wax casting

• Glassblowing

• Fusing and slumping

• Mould making

• Glass panels and architectural pieces

• Site-specific installations

• Custom commissions

Yes! We specialize in bespoke commissions and collaborate closely with clients from conceptual design through to final installation. We have experience working on large-scale architectural projects and site-specific installations for clients worldwide. Contact us to discuss your vision.

No, we do not repair small glass items. Our focus is on bespoke design, handmade manufacture, and large-scale installations. Please contact us if you have other enquiries.

Kiln-formed glass encompasses techniques like fusing and slumping, where glass is heated in a kiln to specific temperatures. Fusing involves joining pieces of glass together by heat, while slumping involves allowing glass to melt and settle into a mould or over a form. These techniques allow for creative color combinations and sculptural forms.

Yes! We work with various glass types and colors. Additives and colorants can be included during the glassmaking process depending on the desired properties and appearance. We can also use specialized glass types like dichroic glass and uranium glass for unique visual effects.

Yes! We offer glass art courses ranging from one-day workshops to week-long masterclasses in advanced techniques. Our training program is open to all abilities and is designed to help you develop practical skills to conceptualize, plan, and create your own sculptural glass works.

Our current courses are fully booked. However, you can join our waiting list for future courses. Please visit our courses page and enter your details along with information about which courses interest you.

The Glass Lab is a school of glass alchemy hosted within The Glass Foundry. It exists to help glass arts survive, diversify, and develop innovation through collaboration. We offer residencies, scholarships, exhibitions, and outreach workshops. We're committed to supporting emerging and established glass artists and promoting diversity in the field.

Yes! We offer artist residencies, internships, and apprenticeships through our Glass Lab initiative. These opportunities are designed to support emerging artists and help graduates establish themselves in professional glass studios. Check our website for current applications.

Our portfolio includes a diverse range of projects: architectural commissions (including work with renowned firms), cruise ship installations, gallery pieces, special effects work for film and television productions, luxury residential projects, hospitality installations, and sculptural artworks. We pride ourselves on taking on challenging projects that push the boundaries of what's possible with glass.

We work on projects ranging from small bespoke pieces to large-scale architectural installations. Our experience spans permanent and temporary site-specific installations for clients across the world. We have the expertise and capacity to tackle monumental challenges and can create glass at virtually any size and material specification.

You can reach us in multiple ways: **Email:** enquiries@theglassfoundry.co.uk **Phone:** +44 7828 490403 **Website:** www.theglassfoundry.co.uk **Visit:** Studio H2A, Bath Trading Estate, Bath Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire

Please contact us with details of your project, including your brief or artistic vision. You can provide as much detail as you like, or we can work with you from just a concept. We'll discuss your requirements and collaborate to develop a proposal. Contact us at -

enquiries@theglassfoundry.co.uk

or call +44 7828 490403

We're here to help!

enquiries@theglassfoundry.co.uk

+44 7828 490403