Welcome to the online world of Dr. Ingrid Pears M.B.E.
International Glass Designer & Maker
The emphasis of our website is to provide an extension of our studio in the UK based at 
www.thoresby.com in order enable a world-wide audience to experience our glass designs and see pieces being created. If you are close by why not pop in and see us in action first hand.
GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCES AT INGRID PEARS HOT GLASS STUDIO
Where Fire, Craftsmanship and Creativity Meet
There are few experiences quite as captivating as standing beside a glowing furnace, gathering molten glass at over 1,100°C, and transforming it into something beautiful with your own hands.
Nestled within the historic courtyard of Thoresby Park, our award-winning studio offers visitors a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes of a professional hot glass workshop and discover one of Britain's oldest and most mesmerising crafts.
Whether you are searching for an unforgettable gift, celebrating a special occasion, ticking off a lifelong ambition or simply looking for a truly unique day out, our experiences are designed to inspire, challenge and delight.
Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed glass artist Dr Ingrid Pears M.B.E. and her experienced team, you'll learn traditional techniques while creating beautiful pieces you'll treasure forever. No previous experience is required—only curiosity and a willingness to try something extraordinary.
Why Choose Ingrid Pears Hot Glass Studio?
Visitors travel from across the UK and around the world to experience glass-making with us. When you book an experience, you're not simply attending a workshop—you're stepping inside the working studio of one of Britain's most respected contemporary glass artists.
Every Experience Includes
· Working with molten glass at over 1,100°C
· Personal tuition from Dr Ingrid Pears MBE and/or one of her experienced team
· Small group sizes with individual guidance
· All materials, insurances, professional tools and safety equipment
· Professional demonstrations in a working hot glass studio
· Refreshments during your visit
· Your glass artwork professionally annealed and finished
· Collection of your artwork once cooled
· Memories that will last a lifetime
Experience Collection
Molten Glass Paperweight Experience
Price: £189
Duration: 60–75 minutes
Create a beautiful handcrafted solid glass paperweight while learning traditional shaping techniques with molten glass; from gathering the molton glass from the furnace to choosing your colours and patterns with expert guidance from our skilled glass artists.
Introduction to Glassblowing
Price: £250
Duration: 1–2 hours
Experience the thrill of gathering, blowing and shaping molten glass to create your own unique blown artwork choose from blown paperweights, sculptures to blown vessels, whether a vase or a dish etc, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Couples Glass Experience
Price: £425 per person
Duration: 2–3 hours
A shared creative experience for couples, friends or family, each making individual glass pieces together.
Half Day Glass Experience
Price: £450
Duration: 3–3.5 hours
Develop your confidence while creating a selection of blown and sculpted glass pieces with personalised tuition.
Ultimate Full Day Glass Experience
Price: £595
Duration: 5–6 hours
Our most popular experience of all, offering complete immersion in professional glass-making with multiple projects of your choosing throughout the day. for example; you will make a list of the pieces you wish to make - from vases, bowls, paperweights and small sculptures, and then work with our expert glassmakers to bring each design to life. It is possible to make all of these in one day and potentially more, depending on your ability and confidence on the day.
Glass Immersion – Two Day Experience
Price: £1,250
Duration: Two full days
Build confidence, refine techniques and create more ambitious work during an intensive two-day experience; which can include all of the above and more in-depth works, even leading to more advanced projects and a stronger personal creative direction. Some people enjoy trying bigger glass for outdoors sculptures too, especially when they want to explore scale, light, and how the work interacts with its environment. you choose what you wish to make and we teach you accordingly. This hands-on approach allows you to develop your own style while learning the techniques needed to bring your ideas to life.
Private Masterclass with Dr Ingrid Pears MBE
Price: £1,200
Duration: Full day
Exclusive one-to-one tuition tailored to your interests and creative ambitions incorporating all of the above and more - this is geared up more to those that wish to have a private experience with personalised guidance, flexible pacing, and dedicated feedback throughout the day. This also works well with those who prefer a more intimate learning environment tailored to their individual goals. Great for people wanting to learn glass to a higher level or produce more professional pieces with focused guidance and personalized feedback throughout the process.
Collector's Studio Experience -this experience is designed for collectors who want an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the opportunity to commission or acquire unique glass artworks at a fraction of the retail price.
Price: £2,500
Duration: Full day
Collaborate with Ingrid to design and help create a bespoke artwork for your home or collection.
COMING SOON – Molten Glass After Dark
Price: £495
Duration: Evening
An atmospheric evening of glass-making inside our restored medieval church, combining history, firelight and creativity.
Gift Vouchers
Our experiences make exceptional gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, retirements, corporate rewards and special celebrations. Gift vouchers are available for all experiences and can be personalised with your own message.
Booking & Enquiries
Email: experiences@ingridpears.com
Mobile / WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7803 048747
Studio: +44 (0) 1623 824881
As we are often working with molten glass, the quickest way to reach us is via WhatsApp or text message. If calling the studio, please leave a message and we'll return your call as soon as possible.
Testimonials
Thank you for a great day, I felt very safe, well instructed and informed at every step of the many processes I went through to make the items I did.
For anybody who is thinking of giving a day experience of glass making as a present or wanting to have a go, please take it from me, it will be the best decision you make.
I felt that I was not expected to have any previous experience. If you have, I feel that the day will move forward at your pace and capabilities. I felt that Ingrid is excellent at her art and is able to judge when it is necessary to step in and help, or just encourage you to continue. I surprised myself with what I achieved, and I feel that was down to Ingrid‘s ability at her art and who she is, a wonderful lady.
On a practical level; the information on what to wear is good. On health and safety is spot on. In the current climate, face shields are worn by everybody and all involved maintain a safe distance, only stepping forward if necessary. The top priority is to keep everybody safe whilst enjoying the experience. 
Mandy Durber 2020
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Glass commissions
Ingrid Pears undertakes private and public glass commissions of all types of design, size, budgets and techniques. We are fortunate to have all forms of glass making here at Ingrid Pears Hot Glass Studios, from blown glass, warm glass kiln-forming, flame-working to cold finishing, sandblasting and stained glass. We enjoy all forms of glass making and have specialists in each area, whom can help create that special piece that you are looking for. You may find that the special piece that you require already exists in our gallery - Please come and take a look.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Enjoy an awe inspiring 'free' glassblowing demonstration with your family and friends. Including a full commentary, from the glass being gathered out of the hot furnaces, glassblowing, shaping and colour techniques to the history of glass. You can watch it all unfold before your eyes from liquid glass to the finished article.
Please contact us in advance to ensure that we are glassblowing and there is space for you to join us.
Exclusive two hour glassblowing demonstrations for groups over ten people. We charge £10 per head, including free refreshments.