Welcome to Ongley-Snook Designs
Oh my word, what a year 2025 turned out to be , sadly from the off set it wasn’t a good one. We lost my dear Dad and later 4 friends including one of my very best friends Paula which was just brutal.To those patient souls who waited with understanding and empathy I thank you . Loss effects us in many different ways and we learn to carry it along with the memories along the way. We were then struck down with illness that effected the whole family and lasted from November till the beginning of this month !
So I know I’m very late to the party but Happy New Year . I’m finally back and full of hope and enthusiasm for the new year . Bring on the year of the horse .
New workshops and classes .
Along with the existing workshops on offer I will also be running paper clay ( the ultimate recycling project- start collecting your egg boxes now, But don’t worry I have lots).
Where you can make bowls , mirror/ picture frames .
Also make it shiny days , where you can transform a pair of shoes or a handbag .
( leather or synthetic ones not suede) we will be using gilding papers and gilding size , there are so many colours and effects we can use , it will definitely spark joy . So let’s let the bling in .
So look out for the dates coming up for those.
I am posting the new dates for the make your own column days . Along with some exhibition dates though of course some of these might change . As ever if there isn’t a date that suits , just message me and I will try to sort it for you.
For the other classes and workshops I will continue to hold those as and when they are requested.
The garden is full of promise , with green shoots bursting through the soil , there are primroses and the scent of sweet box and Daphne on the breeze . The cardoon plant is already huge and the
hellebores and snowdrops bring such joy . we have 4 new hens ( sadly we lost our last very old hen coco in October) they are a mixed flock of feathered footed bantams -shortly they will move into a
new hen house but are already showing they’re different personalities, I can loose hours just sitting and watching them .
It’s so good to finally feel well and full of optimism.
I am very excited to announce a new workshop on offer - 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
Saturday 28th February-spaces available
Saturday 7th March- spaces available
Friday 13th March -spaces available
Friday 10th April - spaces available
Saturday 11th April - full
Friday 1st May - spaces available
Saturday 9th May - spaces available more dates to follow
OTHER WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE BY ARRANGEMENT
COPPER FOILED FLOWERS and FISH
GLASS FUSION RAKU GLAZING DAY
PAPER CLAY
MAKE IT SHINY
COLOURING ANODISED ALUMINIUM- jewellery making day
SILVER ART CLAY
STAINED GLASS PANEL
WALK , WATCH and CREATE.
New species of fish spotted in Bosham
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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sending you all
The very best wishes
Karen xx
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