Mella Glass Studio

08/06/2026

I recently did a 6 week pottery course at The Art House Sheffield, and today I went to collect my makes! I'm so pleased with what I made - I was pretty terrible at throwing for the first couple of weeks but then something clicked a bit and I managed to make some stuff that is actually has an identifiable shape and function 😁

I wasn't sure what to do with these two little pots, but I think they're perfect for my glass cacti! They will sit with pride on my kitchen windowsill ❤️🌵

28/05/2026

Happy to share details of a lovely new stained glass workshop Martin McAssey Glass - plant stakes! 🪴

This is running on Saturday 1 August and Saturday 12 September, and you will be guided through the steps to make two stakes from scratch. You’ll have 20 designs to choose from and loads of gorgeous glass available so you can get creative and make something quirky and unique to liven up any plant pot 😁

This will be lots of fun! Booking now open, link here: https://www.martinmcassey.co.uk/One-Day-Workshops_393941.html

06/05/2026

02/05/2026

28/04/2026

Outside of glassing, one of my other joys in life is running, and I love to do parkrun, either as a runner or volunteer.

My latest piece was a gift for the gorgeous Jo, event director at Graves parkrun, where she recently reached her 500 volunteer milestone! It’s an amazing achievement and shows real dedication and commitment, and I felt it needed marking in glass. 😊

This panel is of Graves Park with the parkrun sign which marks the start line, and Jo’s dog Holly who spends her Saturdays getting volunteers to kick her ball over and over again 😁

Parkrun really is the best start to the weekend, and if anyone has been thinking about doing it but not got round to it, I strongly encourage you to give it a go, it’s the best!

Now back to my enormous garden commission! 🌼

07/04/2026

Places available for weekly stained glass classes, starting next week! I have some spaces for my Wednesday evening class, but there are other days available too with other excellent tutors!

22/03/2026

It’s been so lovely to see some blue sky this week, and it feels like Winter might finally be over. Sadly the sun went in when I went outside to take a picture of this week's make, but it's still good to see a bit of light through these vibrant colours.

This rainbow is going to a family who have had an incredibly difficult time, and I hope it will remind them that there are brighter times ahead.

18/03/2026

There are still a few spaces available for my workshop on Saturday 21st where we will be making stained glass flowers like this! It's a lovely day where you will learn lots of different skills and make your own unique stems to take home. 🌺🌸🌼🌻🌷

If you'd like to book a place, just email [email protected] - more details here: https://www.martinmcassey.co.uk/One-Day-Workshops_382793.html 👍

14/03/2026

One of the disadvantages of being in a wonderful glass studio every week is seeing all the beautiful sheets of glass and getting tempted to buy them.

I couldn’t justify buying this one (it was very expensive!), but once I saw it I couldn’t resist it. I’m normally very good at not succumbing to temptation and only buying glass I specifically need, but this was an exception. I mean, just look at those colours 🌈😍

I have no idea what I am going to do with it, it’s so beautiful I’m too scared to cut it up! But what should I use it for? 🤔 Any suggestions welcome!

28/02/2026

I had a lovely day teaching a tiffany glass workshop today! Great group of enthusiastic students who asked lots of questions, and they produced some really lovely pieces too!

If you're interested in trying stained glass for yourself, there are spaces at my Wednesday evening class starting 15 April at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. Classes run for 10 weeks and are great for beginners and returners alike. We will cover the tiffany and traditional lead techniques, with an opportunity to do a project of your choosing. It's friendly and informal, and I will even make you cups of tea too. ☺️

Details on the link in the comments - if you'd like to book a place, just send an email to [email protected] 👍