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...
May 5, 2015
I have been working on this range of blown glass vessels, choosing colours that tone with each other to give a graded effect to the bottle. The twisted leaf stoppers provide a point of contrast. More on these here –...
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 –...
