A MALPAS glass-making firm has announced it will be opening its doors to the public and offering free demonstrations next month.

E+M Glass has confirmed its open studio event in Tallarn Green on Saturday, April 29.

It will feature glass-blowing demonstrations which only usually happen at special events.

The studio gallery was renovated at the beginning of the year and people will be able to make purchases from the company's extensive and unique collection of artisan glass.

The company last held an open studio event before the Covid-19 pandemic.

E+M Glass Studio manager Amelia Burke said: "We’re so excited to open our doors to the public and give them a chance to see what we’re all about again.

"The furnaces are all fired up and so are we and we ready for lots of live demonstrations.

"We find that guests absolutely love them and usually can’t see this kind of thing every day."

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Refreshments will be available and studio doors will be open to the public from between 10am and 4pm and people do not have to pre-book.

Live glass blowing will be given throughout the day by one of the studio’s glassblowers, Charlie Burke, alongside exhibits from other skilled local Cheshire makers including a ceramic artist and painter.

E+M Glass was founded in the 1980s and glass-blowing courses have been offered for many years.

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An E+M spokersperson added: "The local company, which was founded in the 1980s by Ed and Margaret Burke, has been operating near Malpas but supplying its glassware all over the world to big names including Fortnum and Masons and Four Seasons Hotels.

"Alongside the products it produces, Amelia and her husband Charlie have been offering glassblowing courses for curious locals and those who come to stay from further afield for several years.

"Both have a BA (Hons) degree in glassware-related courses.

"The couple also have their works featured in galleries, exhibitions, and commission bespoke pieces for private clients."

For more information email info@emglass.co.uk