Glass painting in Veliko Tarnovo – create your own wine glass

Glass painting in Veliko Tarnovo invites you to create a small world of light and colour. At The House Centre for Applied Arts and Crafts, an ordinary wine glass gradually becomes a piece with your own distinctive touch. Working with the colours and shapes you choose, you will turn a functional object into a personal artwork to take home.

From the first outline to flowing colour

During the workshop, an experienced artist will introduce you to glass-painting techniques. You will explore working with outlines, mixing colours and creating harmonious transitions between shades. Individual guidance will help you follow each stage while leaving room for your imagination in every line and small detail.

You will use professional glass paints designed to retain their lustre and colour intensity over time. Your finished glass will combine everyday usefulness with the character of a hand-decorated object. Through the colours, details and combinations you select, the design can carry a personal feeling or message that reflects your creative approach.

Time for focus, calm and imagination

The session brings attention to detail together with the pleasure of making something by hand. As you paint, you can slow down, concentrate on your movements and enjoy a calm, almost meditative atmosphere. It is an opportunity to express yourself through a creative process and give your attention to something personal and beautiful.

The welcoming interior of The House and the view towards the historic hills of Tsarevets and Trapezitsa contribute to the setting. The light, the surroundings and the process itself provide space for inspiration as your glass gradually develops into a finished piece.

At the end, you will receive your own hand-painted wine glass, complete with the individual character and details you have given it. You can use it for a special evening, keep it as a reminder of the workshop or create a personal message for someone special. The experience combines learning, relaxation and a finished object made with your own hands.

It is also a gift for someone who enjoys creating: time spent discovering a craft, followed by a piece they can continue to use. Each later glass of wine can bring back the colours, the atmosphere and the pleasure of working by hand.

What the workshop includes

• A 120-minute glass-painting workshop in which you create your own wine glass.
• All the materials and tools needed for the activity.
• Professional instruction and individual guidance from a craftsperson.
• A hot drink or wine; wine is available only to participants aged 18 or over.
• Sweet and savoury treats during the creative session.
• Your finished hand-painted glass to take home after the workshop.

Participants, location and booking

The workshop welcomes participants aged 7 and over who enjoy making things, want to unwind and would like to create something personal. It takes place at The House Centre for Applied Arts and Crafts in Veliko Tarnovo. You will join a group with other participants who may be unfamiliar to you. Groups have a maximum of 8 people, and participation can be arranged for one or two people.

Advance booking is required according to the workshop schedule, at least 24 hours before the session. The listed date is 25 October at 11:00; your specific attendance needs to be arranged when booking.

Choose an Adventico voucher for yourself or as a gift for someone who would enjoy time for creativity. The voucher is an invitation to make a personal glass and a memory of the process; attendance is arranged separately through advance booking.