Summer Projects to Brighten Your Garden

There’s nothing quite like a British garden in full bloom. Whether you’ve got a balcony of pots or a sprawling lawn, summer is the perfect time to give your outdoor space a little creative love.

And while flowers and foliage do a lot of the work, there’s something special about adding handmade art to your garden – especially when you’ve made it yourself.

Here are a few creative summer projects and artisan glass ideas to brighten your garden this season. Whether you're planning a weekend workshop or browsing for something special, there’s plenty to explore.

1. Make Your Own Garden Art Trellis

Looking for a project that combines creativity and practicality? Our Garden Art Trellis Workshop lets you design and create your own fused glass panel, mounted into a metal trellis frame.

These look beautiful nestled among plants or placed on a patio wall, catching the summer light and adding a colourful focal point to your outdoor space.

You don’t need any experience to join – just bring your ideas and we’ll guide you through cutting, arranging and fusing your design. It’s a great way to spend a few hours in creative flow, and once the piece has been fired, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece to enjoy for years to come. 

2. Add a Burst of Colour with a Handmade Sun Catcher

If you’re after a quick and easy way to lift a garden corner, try hanging one of our handmade sun catchers from a tree branch, trellis or pergola. These vibrant fused glass pieces come to life in the sunlight, casting lovely patterns and colour reflections.

Each one is unique, handcrafted with bright, joyful tones. They also make perfect gifts for garden lovers or anyone in need of a little sunshine in their life.

3. Create a Basket of Glass Flowers

Our Basket of Flowers Workshop is a joyful, hands-on way to welcome summer. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll all create a cheerful arrangement of glass flowers in your own mini basket scene. It’s the ideal summer project if you love the look of florals but want something that’ll last all year round.

This session, which is for a minimum of ten people, is relaxed and sociable, and is especially popular with WI and community groups.

4. Try a Mini Taster with a Botanical Twist

Short on time but still want to try something new? The Umbellifer Mini Taster Session is a great way to dip your toes into fused glass, with a quick project inspired by delicate wildflowers. Umbellifers (like cow parsley and hogweed) have such elegant, recognisable shapes, and they work beautifully in glass.

This session is perfect if you’re curious but not quite ready to commit to a full workshop.

5. Celebrate Trees in a Taster Session

Our Leafy Tree Taster Workshop is another seasonal favourite, offering you the chance to create a beautiful tree design using layers of colourful frit. Trees hold so much symbolic meaning – growth, strength, calm – and they lend themselves wonderfully to outdoor art that evolves with the changing light and seasons.

This workshop is a fantastic choice if you enjoy nature-inspired creativity but prefer a shorter, relaxed session. You’ll get all the materials you need, along with friendly tuition to help bring your vision to life, step by step

6. Decorate with a Single Sheep Meadow Scene

Looking for something ready-made? Our Single Sheep Meadow Scene is one of our most popular glass gifts. This charming fused glass panel features a gentle landscape with a single sheep, ideal for adding whimsy and warmth to a garden windowsill, conservatory or summerhouse.

Its soft greens and layered textures work beautifully in natural light, making it a perfect year-round feature. It also pairs beautifully with other pieces if you’re building a collection or curating a countryside-inspired corner in your home or garden.

7. Embrace the Full Bloom of Summer

For something with full-on summer energy, our Summer Meadow Panel is a joyful celebration of colour and wildflowers. These handcrafted pieces burst with vibrant tones and tiny details that reflect the richness of a wildflower field in full bloom.

They make lovely gifts or garden accents and are perfect for anyone who loves the countryside in its brightest, most cheerful season.

They also serve as beautiful inspiration if you’re attending a workshop and want to explore your own floral designs, especially if you're drawn to bold colour combinations and playful textures.

Start Your Summer Project Today

Whether you fancy getting creative in a workshop or prefer to decorate with handcrafted glass gifts, there are plenty of ways to brighten your garden this summer. All our workshops are designed for all experience levels, and each artisan gift is made with care in our Yorkshire studio.

Need help choosing the right session or gift? Just get in touch – Sarah will be happy to help you find the perfect way to bring a little more colour to your garden this season.