Where My Students Are Now
Most of my students started where I did, wanting work that fits around family life, or a job that finally feels like their own. Others come from hospices and pet cremation companies that want to do this work properly, in-house.
These are a few of them, and what they’ve gone on to build.
Love Casting · Jersey
Nicole
Nicole was in a job she wasn’t happy in and wanted something of her own. She came over from Jersey to learn 3D baby casting, 2D impressions and advanced family hand casts.
When she started, there were two life casting businesses on the island: Nicole and one other. The other has since gone, and Nicole is now number one in Jersey, with a lot of her work in memorial casting. We still talk all the time.
Read Nicole’s story · Courses: Beginner Hand Casting, Raised Hand & Foot Tiles, Memorial
Minnestudio · Norway
Ping
Ping was cabin crew with Emirates and wanted work she could fit around her husband and children. She first came over from Norway for my 2D impressions course, then came back for all of the 3D and advanced training.
She was the first to set up in Norway, so it was a big learning curve. During training I reminded her how calmly she used to settle nervous passengers. Once she saw she could do the same for the families she casts, her confidence grew. Today she runs her own studio, Minnestudio.
“Before booking, I had spoken to a few different trainers, but I did not quite feel confident until I spoke with Glenda… Since returning home, I have built my own studio, Minnestudio, and what I learnt during those days is still at the core of my work now.”
Ping, Norway
Read Ping’s story · Courses: Raised Hand & Foot Tiles, Beginner Hand Casting, Advanced
Forever Held By Lou · Ireland
Louise
Louise worked for a hospice. When she came back from maternity leave, her job wasn’t flexible any more, so she decided to do her own thing.
She’d looked at several trainers. On our first call she wanted to book seven days, but I suggested three days of life casting first, with jewellery training later. She now runs Forever Held By Lou, creating keepsakes for families and continuing the hospice work that means so much to her.
“I went home knowing I have Glenda’s support and advice in running my business.”
Louise, Ireland
Read Louise’s advice on choosing a course · Courses: Beginner Hand Casting, Advanced, Memorial
Helen & Douglas House · Oxford
Chloe
Chloe works at Helen & Douglas House, a children’s hospice. She had no training and had been second-guessing herself, and with memorial work you can’t. She came with her manager, and the moment I spoke to her I could see the stress in her face.
After her training she cried with relief. Since then, two more of her colleagues have booked.
“Glenda was absolutely amazing. She was kind and patient but led by what would work best for our setting — a children’s hospice — allowing us to do memorial casts the way we knew would work best for our families. After 2 days we came away feeling much more confident and quite emotional that we were able to create such beautiful pieces for families going through such a difficult time.”
Chloe K, Children’s Hospice
Course: Memorial Life Casting Training
Legacy Pet Cremations
Jodie
Jodie works for Legacy Pet Cremations, which cares for hundreds of pets each month. They were buying in all of their keepsakes, 2D, 3D and memorial, and decided it was time to make them themselves.
Jodie trained with me in 2D and 3D pet casting with live pets, memorial pieces and silver pet jewellery, and she’s been back since for more.
“World class teaching! This was my second time visiting Glenda for training. The way things were adjusted to suit what I needed for my industry was perfect…”
Jodie, Legacy Pet Cremations
Read Jodie’s story · Courses: Pet Casting, Memorial Pet Casting, Pet Print Jewellery
Sentimental Castings
Jo
Jo came to me with a Fine Art degree but had lost faith in her own ability. Learning 3D casting in 2022 gave her that confidence back.
She now runs Sentimental Castings and has branched out into botanical and coastal art, teaching her own workshops too.
Read Jo’s story · Course: Beginner Hand Casting
Ada Studio Oban · Argyll, Scotland
Ada
Ada is a newborn and maternity photographer in Oban. She travelled down from Scotland for my Beginner Hand Casting course because she wanted to add casting to her photography business.
She now runs Ada Studio Oban, a photography and baby life casting studio, and her work looks fabulous.
“Travelling from the Scottish Highlands was the best decision I’ve ever made. A brand new baby on day one, not a doll. She gives her all and teaches you all the tricks.”
Ada, Scottish Highlands
See Ada’s work · Course: Beginner Hand Casting
Could Your Story Be Next?
Every one of these started with a conversation. Tell me where you are now and what you’d like to build, and I’ll tell you honestly which training fits.
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