Friends of Rainbows: Make your own glass suncatcher!
Colour & Creativity – Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
Join us for a heart-warming afternoon of creativity and connection as you design and make your very own glass sun catchers — beautiful keepsakes to brighten your home or garden.
This relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop is led by Sally Beeston of Daisyglass, who brings over 40 years of glass-making experience and will guide you every step of the way.
What to Expect:
- A two-hour, fun and supportive creative session
- A hot drink and piece of cake
- Create two glass sun catchers (approx. 15cm x 5cm)
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor display
- A wide selection of coloured glass and decorative accessories
- Example pieces available for inspiration
- Techniques demonstrated, with ongoing one-to-one support
- Your finished suncatchers will be taken to be kiln fired and then posted to your home address
📌 Please bring an apron to the workshop if you have one, alternatively, disposable ones will be available on the day.
Cost:
Tickets are £25 per person
(This includes all materials, resources, kiln firings, packaging, and postage of your finished pieces.)
Spaces are limited, so why not invite friends or family and enjoy a creative afternoon together while supporting Rainbows.
Please note: This is an adult-only event. Please let us know about any accessibility or dietary requirements when booking.
About Friends of Rainbows
Our Friends of Rainbows events series is our way of saying a big THANK YOU to our incredible supporters.
Every couple of months we host small, relaxed social gatherings, with a wellbeing twist, designed to say a special thank you to you – our amazing Friends of Rainbows.
You can expect creative workshops, nature outings and exclusive venue visits. These events are a lovely way to unwind, connect with fellow supporters, and meet some of the dedicated Rainbows team. We only ever charge enough to cover our cost of running these events, and we’ll always try our best to bring you special deals and unique experiences—especially for our Friends of Rainbows.
A special thank you goes to Sally Beeston, for leading this workshop, and to The Beeches pub for kindly offering their space.
If you have any questions about running for Rainbows, or securing one of our charity places for the 2026 Great North Run please let us know by calling 01509 974312 or Email our Events Team.