An Unforgettable Evening with Tracy Chevalier: Launching "The Glassmaker"
The incredible honour of hosting an event at my studio to celebrate the launch of Tracy Chevalier’s latest novel, "The Glassmaker"
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Samantha Sweet
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Glassblowing studio becomes film location
My glassblowing studio recently had the privilege of hosting a film production team seeking to capture the delicate craft of glassblowing
Samantha Sweet
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Glassblowing Lessons in London
What truly sets glassblowing apart, making it a unique and extraordinary experience?
Samantha Sweet
Dec 3, 20221 min read
Hub
I'm exhibiting in Crafted at The Hub, Sleaford
Samantha Sweet
May 4, 20222 min read
Repurposing beer bottles
I recently transformed a set of vintage Kronenbourg Cru bottles into these unique drinking glasses, this is how I did it.
Samantha Sweet
Feb 1, 20221 min read
New lampwork glass bead class
I'm a great believer in the therapeutic magic of making so it's with great pleasure I'm introducing a new, extended beginners class
Samantha Sweet
Sep 30, 20212 min read
London Design Festival 2021
The Makers Market featured 8 design lead brands, I came away from the show with a warm glow from having enjoyed their company!
Samantha Sweet
Aug 8, 20212 min read
Starting Glassblowing
Writing for National Women's Day got me thinking about the start of my glassblowing journey
Samantha Sweet
May 8, 20211 min read
What's in the newsletter?
What to expect if you sign up for my newsletter
Samantha Sweet
Feb 17, 20212 min read
When Do You Have an Invention?
Making something new is like spinning the one armed bandit for craft makers.
Samantha Sweet
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Extending the job description
Last month I decided something was missing - filmmaker
Samantha Sweet
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Packaging can make (or break) your purchase.
Have you ever regretted ordering something because of how it’s packaged?
Samantha Sweet
Oct 24, 20202 min read
Stunning Single Stems
Creating a minimalistic display in a narrow necked vase adds weight to everything that is there
Samantha Sweet
Oct 8, 20202 min read
“Why is handmade glass expensive?”
This is the tale of the cut crystal milk bottle, a piece designed to answer that question.
Samantha Sweet
Sep 22, 20202 min read
How to clean lead crystal cut glass
Everyone wants to keep their handmade cut crystal glass clear and sparkling, these are the lessons I have learnt to do just that
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