Open Studio

Inside Tessa's StudioEach September, Tessa particpates in the Open Studio project organised by Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum, where visitors can come and see the artist at work in her colourful studio. Artworks and products are available for purchase and make ideal gifts, ranging in price from £5 up to £250.

This year, Tessa's studio is open from 11am-6pm for three weekends: 18th-19th, 25th-26th September and 2nd-3rd October 2010, or by appointment at any other time.

Danesbury Days window under constuction

Fusing Glass Workshops

Tessa gives workshops in her studio by appointment, for up to six people to learn how to make their own glass sculptures. In 2008, she taught a workshop for sixth-form students on how to fuse glass. They were able to see the design of a window in progress for Danesbury Home, for which The Herts Open Studio Community Project have kindly donated money.

In November 2009, people from the Hornbeams Adult Day Centre came and created fused glass works.

Hornbeams Centre people making fused glassHornbeams people making fused glassTessa showing how to fuse glassTwo fused glass sculpturesTwo fused glass sculpturesSomeone's fused glass sculptureTim placing glass into the kiln before fusingGlass inside the kiln ready to be fusedThe kiln in Tessa's studio