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Handmade glass based on the South Coast of England in West Wittering, West Sussex.

Peter working at the torch with a big flame

Biography

Peter graduated from Farnham University with a degree in Art, specialising in hot glass. Following graduation Peter was awarded a nine month scholarship at a hot shop in Cirencester. After further work in other hotshops Peter set up his own studio in West Wittering specialising in flameworking.

"Glass is an incredible medium to work in, and I like all aspects of it but I am particularly intrigued by working molten glass and shaping it into sculptural and natural forms."

Explore a range of handcrafted glass art, from detailed jewellery to expressive sculptures. Each piece in the collection is designed with a focus on quality, style and individuality. Custom commissions are also available, allowing clients to work directly with the artist to create something truly unique.

Since 2013, Peter Barton Glass has been producing sculptures, jewellery and bespoke designs. Sculptural and functional work, all personally designed and hand made using traditional furnace glass blowing and flameworking techniques. Inspiration for the work comes from many areas of the natural world, but particularly the colours, forms and textures found in tropical plants and flowers.

Glassblowing courses

Learn to make an item of your choice to take home...

A pendant, marble, earrings, beads or Christmas decorations.

An amazing experience using hot glass flameworking.

Everything you make is yours to keep.

Half Day and Full Day courses for 1 or 2 people.

An ideal gift voucher for a special occasion

To book a course go direct to our secure booking site, check available dates and book a half-day or full-day course

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Gallery

Take a Look At Some Of My Work

Bowls and vases

Pendants

Slice Reheat

Jewellery

Solar System

Decorations

Sea Swirls

Sculptures

Testimonials

What People Say About My Work

Love the item, looks even better than the pictures. Delivery was quick and there were no issues at all.

Joe | Etsy

Fantastic Necklace arrived quickly. Bought it for my Girlfriend for our anniversary and she loved it :)

Mike | Etsy

Did a workshop with Peter Barton last weekend - he is an excellent and patient teacher! Thank you!

Priya | Facebook

A superb glass pendant. I love ammonites and the glass ammonite pendant is beautifully made in wonderful colours. I've never seen a glass ammonite made in colours like this before. The pendant is very attractive, it's great! The pendant was dispatched promptly and received quickly. Thank you.

Dawn | Etsy

Gave this 'ring' to my girlfriend, now a future wife.

Daniel | Etsy

Magnifique !!!

Stephane | Instagram

So happy with my custom made item!

Gabrielle | etsy

Frequently Asked Questions

I love your work - how can I buy it?

You can go to my Etsy shop, check out my Instagram page or contact me directly by e-mail.

How much do your courses cost?

Half Day Course: £125 for 2½ hours: 10am to 12:30pm
Full Day Course: £250 for 5 hours: 10am to 4pm (with an hour for lunch)

What do I need to bring to a course?

All tools and safety equipment are supplied.
Tea and coffee are available, you could bring a packed lunch or there are plenty of cafes and restaurants a short walk away.

What will I be able to achieve at a course?

At the Half Day Course you will learn the basic techniques of glass manipulation, and learn to make an item or design of your choice.

At the Full Day Course you will learn everything from the Half Day Course, and then move on to blowing bubbles and hollow work. You can make 3-5 items during the day.

Can I take what I make at a course home with me?

Everything you make is yours to keep, however what you make needs to be annealed before you can take it home. The glass annealing process relieves internal stresses in the glass which could otherwise leave it vulnerable to fracturing or shattering in response to minor mechanical or thermal shock. This makes annealing a crucial step in the manufacture of robust, stable, and heat-resistant glass. We put the glass into a pre-heated kiln at 500°C and let it gently cool over night back to room temperature. You can either collect your glass the next day or we will post it to you.

How does Flameworking differ from Glassblowing?

Furnace glassblowing and flameworking are just two of many different ways to work with glass. Flameworking, also called lampworking, uses a high temperature flame to melt the glass in a relatively small, but precise area. Furnace glassblowing uses larger equipment, including a large pot of molten glass held in a furnace; metal pipes are then used to collect the glass out. In both processes hand tools and gravity are used to shape the glass.