Welcome to Folksey Community Glass

Led by me, Emma Nightingale, Folksey Community Glass is my teaching and working studio in Folkestone, Kent. Besides classes, the studio also allows me to continue my journey as a glass artist. If you’re curious about learning glassmaking, this is the place to start.

I offer taster classes, beginner workshops, sessions for the more experienced, bespoke experiences, and workshops focused on exploring specific areas of glassmaking—such as powders, part sheets, crackle, vitragraph, and optics.

I have been making kiln-formed glass art since 2016 and I'm a member of the Contemporary Glass Society, Applied Arts Scotland, and the Scottish Glass Society. My work is inspired by the natural world around me—coastlines, hills, flora, fauna, and water—and by the way colour, light, movement, and texture can capture a moment in time that lasts forever. For me, teaching is a natural extension of my practice: it’s about sharing skills, sparking curiosity, and encouraging others to experiment with the endless possibilities of glass. Whether you join a taster, a workshop, or simply drop into Glass Club, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, creative space.

I look forward to welcoming you to Folksey Community Glass and to sharing this exciting journey of creativity and discovery with you.