Creative Retreats & Holidays

Whitstable & Herne Bay

Creative Retreats and Holidays is the home of creative glass courses in Kent. Our purpose designed glass studio is nestled in the Kent Downs in the beautiful medieval village of Chilham & offers a range of creative glass courses both for beginners and for aspiring glass artists.

We offer one-off courses and workshops as well as regular weekly classes in stained glass and glass fusing techniques. One-off experiences include traditional leaded stained glass, copper foiled (Tiffany) stained glass, glass fusing, stained glass mosaic (glass appliqué) and glass casting. We also offer kiln hire on the premises, subject to availability.

If you’ve always fancied having a go or if you’ve a present to buy for someone who’s tricky to choose gifts for, we can help. Our gift vouchers mean that you can keep it a surprise (or drop heavy hints to your nearest and dearest before your birthday!)

The cost of our individual courses includes everything- materials, tuition, use of all necessary studio equipment, refreshments, lunches and on-site parking. We’re also accessible by bus & are within a mile of Chilham railways station.

If you don’t think you’re a creative person but still love glass, ask if you can pop in to see our collection of gorgeous glass gifts, made on the premises and available to purchase.

We’d love to welcome you. Find us on the A252 in Chilham, opposite the junction with Taylors Hill.