Bennachie Stained Glass

09/06/2025

Tricky refurbishment piece. Framed by my clever hubby. Happy customer.

15/05/2025

We have recently been lucky enough to partner with Yahya's Hub, a small charity working with young, unaccompanied, asylum seekers. I don't tend to post much on this subject - I am wary of virtue signalling and the unhelpful rhetoric from the media and politicians. However today we had the most joyous and engaging group of young people come along to spend some time with us and enjoy a creative couple of hours away from their cares and the tortuous process of seeking a safe refuge.

It's easy to look away or just to think you can do nothing to help. But these young people have fled unthinkable situations. Just stop and think about what makes a 17 year old girl flee her home country and leave her family behind. Or a 16 year boy, who has physical scars to match his far worse mental ones. Or the young man who cannot call home because his family will be executed if he contacts them.

And yet these young people are so full of life and hope. They are DESPERATE to contribute to our society. They don't want to take from us - they want to give - and they bring so much to us. They want to be gardeners, mechanics, chefs, constructions workers - and last time I looked, we were not awash with those skills.

In the words of a very wise friend. We may not be able to change the world, but we can change the world for someone.

Please think about supporting Yahya's Hub - especially if you are a fellow creative here in NE Scotland. I get that we are all busy and it can be a scary thought to welcome strangers in to your creative space. Believe me, I have been there. But honestly, you will find it an uplifting, mind broadening, wonderful experience. I have learned new words in several languages, danced, tried different foods and learned that young people are the same the world over...enthusiastic, hopeful, cheeky and delightful...no matter their heritage. Please support if you can.

https://yahyashub.org/

Thank you!

Young Adult Helps Young Asylum Seeker

14/05/2025

A sample of some of the pieces made at my fused glass workshop last weekend. Fancy a go? There are still places available at my next sessions - see link below - or pm me for alternative dates.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bennachiestainedglass?fbclid=IwY2xjawKRxoJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpKsOKmo3gM-lV0W6USEg0E-SKm3D3Lo2O7pWKHS0HFPDj9fWapdzj04tLzl_aem_mFoID2i8_PcJchIlU5Jgqg

11/05/2025

Lovely day doing a fused glass workshop...the kiln is full so hoping the kiln fairies are kind overnight. Was having such a nice time I forgot to take pics!

More workshops available on 30 May and into June.

If you fancy having a go, details and tickets are available via the link below. If none of the dates suit, pm me and we can sort something out!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bennachiestainedglass?fbclid=IwY2xjawKNujZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmIhkfQZW2hVw4_DcK2l1aoERkz-fvl5BIRIQaX_2U-hDCbqbpjfEsFwniGw_aem_unGJ91nTJUgldolA1WHUtQ&srch=&date=&sort=start

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22/04/2025

Hello everyone! It's been a while but, due to lots of requests from you lovely people, I have finally set some dates for Fused Glass Workshops! There are 2 hr beginners sessions, 3 hr taster sessions and two different full day workshops.

They start soon so take a look if you think you might like to have a go! Fingers crossed the link works - it's my first time using ticket tailor.

https://buytickets.at/bennachiestainedglass

I have restricted numbers to just 4 for each workshop so I can spend plenty of time with each participant. However, if you are a bigger group, I will consider up to 6, so please PM me to discuss.

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01/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who came and visited during our pop-up shop this weekend. We have enjoyed meeting you all and appreciate the purchases and the compliments. Hope to see you again soon.

01/12/2024

Last day today! Thank you to everyone who has popped up to see us so far..we have enjoyed the chat and appreciate the lovely comments and purchases! Open 12 til 4pm at Cragganmore, Wardhouse, Insch, AB52 6YH.

30/11/2024

Open again at 10am til 4pm today. Find us up the Weets road off the B9002 between Insch and Kennethmont.

Cragganmore, Wardhouse, Insch, AB52 6YH. What3Words: broke.perkily.unguarded

Look forward to seeing you!

29/11/2024

Open at 12 noon!

24/11/2024

Just a reminder that we have our pop-up shop starting next Friday. Hopefully the weather will be better and we can all enjoy getting out and about a bit. Come along for a cuppa, a browse and a blether!

Friday 29th 12 til 6pm
Saturday 30th 10 til 4pm
Sunday 1st 12 til 4pm

Find us up the Weets road off the B9002 between Insch and Kennethmont.

With Bennachie Crafts, Magdalene Forde, Martin Waterhouse and Yahya's Hub.

22/11/2024

Oh my days! I'm in the big smoke just now and took a couple of hours out to go visit Peter Layton's London Glass Blowing Gallery. All I can say is wow! Any glassy friends, or anyone else for that matter, this is so worth a visit. It is quite literally mind blowing! I'd like to say I'm inspired but the art was so far above my capability all I could do was walk round open mouthed thinking 'How did they DO that?'. And, let's face it, who doesn't love a giant glass pineapple!

20/11/2024

Delighted to be working with Yahya's hub on this project. It's early days yet but the young people we have met so far have been a delight. Their stories are unimaginable yet they retain a sense of humour, dignity and zest for life which is second to none. We can't wait to see where this takes us, but more importantly, where it takes them.

Some items made by the young people will be available at our Pop Up Shop next week.