Ongley-Snook Designs

Ongley-Snook Designs

Welcome to Ongley-Snook Designs

It's definitely feeling more autumnal

Although it's still quite warm , the humidity is making the mornings misty and I've even got shitaki mushrooms growing on my log. I had written it off as nothing has grown on it for 2 years , so it was a huge surprise to see them pop up. I've been working hard doing the usual summer exhibitions, which is fun but tiring . I've still not quite got the glass back in the garden from coming back from Wisley. I've taken advantage of the borders being glass free to make planting easier ( I had purchased just a few plants at Wisley .... well it's would have seemed rude not to ! ) .The garden has managed well inspite of the conditions this summer, I think the prolific planting has helped, we have had a bumper crop of tomatoes and the French beans just kept growing. We were very sad to loose 2 of our chickens , we think the hot conditions were definitely a factor, the remaining are doing well but I think we will add to the flock soon as they seem quite subdued and lonely. I'm really missing Hazel's crowing.

PINK & PURPLE GLASS

I have had to make the hard decision add a surcharge to some of my work , namely anything pink or purple. The cost of these colours has increased along with the astronomical increase in gold prices (£3000 per ounce ) . Which is used to make those colours , I've kept the increase as low as possible.

I do hope to see you soon.

Copper foiling flowers and fish .

Come and make these jolly flowers using traditional copper foiling techniques. Cutting and grinding the glass shapes.
First design your flower or fish , we then use outliners to add detail. whilst we enjoy a hearty lunch the pieces are fixed in the oven , We use copper tape and solder to finish them off by attaching them to rods and wires.
I warn you though, it's quite addictive.

Here are some dates with availability for upcoming workshops

make your own column workshops

Thursday 17th September spaces available

Saturday 3rd October spaces available

Saturday 17th October spaces available

Don't forget, if you would like to arrange a workshop for you and your family/friends during the school holidays.I will do my upmost to accommodate your needs. Just drop me a message.

OTHER WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE BY ARRANGEMENT

COPPER FOILED FLOWERS / fish

GLASS FUSION-

Thursday 1st October 2 spaces available

Friday 9th October 2 spaces available

RAKU GLAZING DAY

PAPER CLAY

MAKE IT SHINY

COLOURING ANODISED ALUMINIUM- jewellery making day

SILVER ART CLAY

STAINED GLASS PANEL

WALK , WATCH and CREATE.

if none of these days suit , don't be put off, just message me and I will try to sort a date that works for you.
for the short courses ( 3hrs long) why not have an evening session with a few friends...

please message me for more information.

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The very best wishes

Karen xx