Liz Smith Fused Glass

26/05/2026

We’re looking back at fantastic student work made by Liz Smith last year alongside Joshua Kerleys Ombre Pate de Verre Vessels 🔮

Liz produced a range of pieces with subtle tones and textured edges 👏

25/05/2026

Another beautiful day at Oakwell Hall. It’s going to be scorchio !

24/05/2026

All set up and ready to go!

19/05/2026

🌼✨ We’re so excited for the Bank Holiday weekend! ✨🌼

Join us at The Barn at Oakwell Hall for our Spring Makers Market – a joyful celebration of creativity, community, and all things spring!

🗓 Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🎟 Free Entry

Browse beautiful handmade pieces from talented local makers, discover one‑of‑a‑kind gifts, indulge in delicious bakes and enjoy a relaxed, feel‑good atmosphere full of seasonal charm 🌿

🔥 Grab a bite from The Willows Coffee Shop BBQ
🍹 Enjoy drinks from the Oakwell Bar
🏛 Step into history with activities from The Friends of Oakwell Hall
🎨 Explore National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep

Whether you’re a craft lover, history enthusiast, or just looking for a great day out with the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Bring your friends and make a day of it – we can’t wait to see you there! 💛

Creative Kirklees Cleckheaton Whats going on..Inc surrounding areas Birstall Matters Birstall Chamber of Trade Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue Elesca candle co Homefire Preserves The Crazy Woodman Braeside Bakes Blostma Bakehouse The Proverbial Hare Little Badger Cider Company Helen Robinson Art Hopton Handmade Liz Smith Fused Glass Laser craft handmade gifts Lucy Wilton Drawings Josh Perkins Wildlife and Landscape Photography Sara’s Sea Glass Odyssey

18/05/2026

The weather forecast is looking good! Why not take a stroll around Oakwell Hall Country Park this weekend and drop by my stall at the Craft Fair in the main barn. I have lots of new pieces!

24/04/2026

Started to make some more luna landscapes. This one is just out of the kiln, next step is to pop it in a frame.

16/04/2026

🎉✨ AITP 2026 – 20th Birthday Celebration ✨🎉

Mark your calendars for a fantastic weekend of art, creativity, and inspiration!

📅 Saturday 15th August | 9:00am – 4:00pm
📅 Sunday 16th August | 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Skipton Auction Mart, BD23 1UD
🎟️ Tickets: £7.50 (includes VAT & booking fee)
🎫 www. artinthepen.org.uk

When you pre-book, you’ll enjoy:
🚗 Free on-site parking
📖 A complimentary event brochure
👨‍👩‍👧 Free entry for under 16s

🌟 APRIL UPDATE 🌟
We’re thrilled to share that 205 talented artists have been selected for this very special 20th Birthday event! With over 470 applications, our panel had a huge task choosing the final line-up.

Expect an incredible showcase of diverse mediums and artforms – we’ll be revealing all the artists in our directory later this month 👀

🎈 And this is just the beginning… stay tuned for more exciting announcements as we build up to our biggest celebration yet!

16/04/2026

So after finding the sweet spot for fire polishing these wedges I can now get the rest of them finished. I’m calling this piece “When Nathan Met Bob”. If you know, you know.

15/04/2026

Finally got around to polishing my rainbow wedge. It’s amazing what you can do with a sheet of glass and some glass powders!

15/03/2026