Jul 21, 2015
Traditionally a material used for scientific work, there are now a number of flamework artists who work with borosilicate glass to make a wonderful array of pieces, both practical and decorative. There are also a few technical glassworkers who have blended their...
Jul 11, 2015
I am very happy to have my Edelweiss and Gentians chandelier as part of the Summer Exhibition at the Vessel Gallery in London this year. http://www.vesselgallery.com/exhibitions The exhibition runs until the end of August and looks very exciting. Catch it if you can....
Jul 10, 2015
So, we’ve hit July and suddenly have something approaching warmth. The garden is clearly ecstatic and has gone into overdrive, the forest likewise. The past couple of days have seen panic elderflower picking, a quick extra pick of some late spruce tips (for a...
May 19, 2015
Spring feels as if it is finally springing here in the Lakes despite the weather continuing to be on the cold side. The bluebells are in full show and I’ve moved the courgettes to the greenhouse from the warmth of their indoor windowsill now that (I hope!) the...
Mar 23, 2015
I am delighted to have my Blossom and Magnolia chandelier selected for the 2015 Glass Biennale, an exhibition that is part of the International Festival of Glass in Stourbridge in May. More about this chandelier here –...
Jul 28, 2014
For this version of my glass chandelier shades, I used a pale, semi-opaque white highlighted with accents of colour to create a more subtle, neutral look. Fitting securely to the chandelier, the branch-like shade structure at the top of the chandelier has a...
