Pictured:
My first ever piece in a Gallery. At Canopi Cardiff.
Hi, I’m Poppy!
I fell in love with Stained Glass in 2022 when I completed a workshop. It was so much fun and I knew I wanted to invest in this hobby and continue my learning.
Fast forward a few years, I started Lead Hot Sand and now I absolutely love spending my time creating stained glass art.
As of 2026, I’m now running stained glass workshops - which are based in Unstable Arts, Roath - I’ve planned these workshops to be super beginner friendly, but making sure you leave with a piece you can be so proud of!
In my copper foiling workshops, you’ll learn the techniques used to create beautiful stained glass pieces, from choosing and cutting your glass to grinding, copper foiling and soldering. You’ll be guided through each stage step by step, so no previous experience is needed.
You’ll have the chance to work with a selection of colourful and textured glass, experiment with different combinations and create your very own unique piece to take home.
Whether you’re completely new to stained glass, looking to try something creative, or you would just like to spend a few hours making something beautiful, these workshops are designed for you to enjoy.
Come and get creative and leave with a handmade piece of stained glass that you can be proud of.
All workshops are currently based in Unstable Arts, Roath, Cardiff.
In my copper foiling workshops, you’ll learn the techniques used to create beautiful stained glass pieces, from choosing and cutting your glass to grinding, copper foiling and soldering. You’ll be guided through each stage step by step, so no previous experience is needed.
You’ll have the chance to work with a selection of colourful and textured glass, experiment with different combinations and create your very own unique piece to take home.
Whether you’re completely new to stained glass, looking to try something creative, or you would just like to spend a few hours making something beautiful, these workshops are designed for you to enjoy.
Come and get creative and leave with a handmade piece of stained glass that you can be proud of.
All workshops are currently based in Unstable Arts, Roath, Cardiff.
Workshop testimonials
Poppy's teaching style was clear and approachable. Her friendliness, humour and patience really made the workshop a really enjoyable experience. The small class size is perfect for beginners and ensures you get 1:1 help when you need it. I will definitely be taking one of Poppy's stained glass workshops again!
The stained workshop glass was amazing, I loved creating my piece. Poppy was so warm and helpful throughout, giving great clear instruction and ensuring we were all clear and happy to give everything a go! I would highly recommend doing a workshop with Poppy!
Honestly had a lovely time and walked away with a gorg piece of glass. I was convinced I wanted to take up pottery throwing but I think this may have swayed me to move into stain glass work instead. Poppy was so helpful and created a really calming environment for everyone to get creative in. Will absolutely be coming back.