Blown Away comes to UCA Farnham
Glass Blowing demonstrations and Artist Talks

The University for the Creative Arts is excited to host three glass events as part of Farnham Craft Month.

Event details

  • 27 October 2023 - 27 October 2023

    11:00-13:00 (GMT)

    UCA Farnham Reception, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS

  • 27 October 2023 - 27 October 2023

    15:00 - 17:00 (GMT)

    UCA Farnham Reception, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS

  • 27 October 2023 - 27 October 2023

    18:00 - 19:30 (GMT)

    UCA Farnham Film & Media Centre, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS

Elliot Walker’s Still Life, photo by Simon Bruntnell.

Elliot Walker’s Still Life, photo by Simon Bruntnell.

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About the event

The University for the Creative Arts is excited to host three glass events as part of Farnham Craft Month. On Friday 27 October, Netflix’s hit series Blown Away winners Elliot Walker and John Moran will be demonstrating their glass blowing talents in our world class workshops. Come and see Elliot and John create their stunning sculptures and witness the ancient art of glass blowing. The live demonstrations will be followed by an artist talk in the new, state of the art lecture theatre.

John Moran’s The Hollowed Family, photo by Mike Van Cleven.

John Moran’s The Hollowed Family, photo by Mike Van Cleven.

Tickets for the live demonstrations are limited, so quick booking is essential. You will need a separate ticket for the live demonstrations and the artist talk. Be prepared to be blown away!

All tickets are free and will be available to book from Wednesday 27 September. We will also be live streaming this event via YouTube.

The 11-1pm demo will be led by John Moran assisted by Elliot Walker and the UCA team. The 3-5pm demo will be led by Elliot Walker assisted by John Moran and the UCA team.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The glass blowing demos are now fully booked. Please fill out the booking form using the relevant button at the top of this page to be added to the waiting list. Alternatively, we still have spaces on the artist talk with Netflix’s hit series Blown Away winners Elliot Walker and John Moran, or you can watch either of the live demos via a livestream here (11-1pm demo) or here (3-5pm demo).

Demonstration disclaimer

  • Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are not successful you will be able to watch a livestream of the event. We are also running an artist talk Q&A session with Elliot Walker and John Moran on the evening of Friday 27th October at 6pm which can be booked on this page.
  • This event is for ages 18+ only
  • The very nature of this event means you will be in a hot and noisy environment for an extended period of time. Please dress accordingly (we suggest layers) and wear closed-toe shoes. For those with hearing sensitivities, we can provide over-ear defenders. Please let a member of the team know if you require ear defenders upon arrival.
  • We also advise bringing a refillable water bottle. We will have a water dispenser for you to use.
  • We will give a health and safety briefing at the start of the event. Please follow the instructions accordingly, do not move around the room without checking with a staff member first and please do not touch any equipment without permission.
  • This event will be filmed and livestreamed so by booking tickets you are agreeing to the possibility that you may be in shot at any time.
  • We anticipate there being a high demand for tickets for this event. If at any time you no longer need your tickets, please email events@uca.ac.uk so we can release them to the waiting list.

Artist talk disclaimer

  • This event is for any age but please note that any children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • We anticipate there being a high demand for tickets for this event. If at any time you no longer need your tickets, please email events@uca.ac.uk so we can release them to the waiting list.