Blog
Here are some details of events and activities that are happening
Using Murrini in my work
05/05/2025
Murrini can be made into simple or very detailed images. Millefiori Is a variation of murrini that can appear as simple flowers. In Italian the name Mille means thousand or many and fiori means flowers. ...more
Colourful fused glass cast hearts
08/10/2023
The pleasure of opening the kiln after making and casting these hearts is so good. ...moreStill attempting to economise with energy costs
14/07/2023
I am still trying to keep my costs down and ultimately the prices of my finished pieces. ...moreUsing the colours of dichroic glass
03/07/2023
Dichroic glass, although more expensive, can be full of such rich colours and textures. Here are few samples to show some variations ...more
During the summer heat wave thinking of reducing my energy consumption
08/08/2022
My studio is outside my house and can get very hot during these extreme temperatures... ...more
This rusty table and chairs are now up-cycled!
21/05/2021
This table and chairs could well have been heading for the tip, however I made the choice to try to keep them. ...moreBeen making some seahorse panels
16/01/2021
I thought that you might be interested in my simple process to make a few small seahorse panels all with Bullseye Glass ...moreThese sparkling circle fused glass garden art pieces with some of my recent paintings.
13/05/2020
The sparkling circles now embedded in my garden were made using scrap glass and following a detailed tutorial by Jim Matthews of Glass Hoppa.
Some Spring colours in the garden
23/04/2020
During lockdown, I've started painting flollowing inspirational online classes with Debs Last from Bideford, which one day I hope to use within my glasswork. ...moreNorth Devon Open Studios 2019
14/08/2019
This year all members of Appledore Craft Company www.appledorecraftscompany.co.ukwill be involved with Art Trek. ...more
Hand knitted fair isle design gloves
11/08/2019
These colourful fingerless gloves are proving very popular ...moreGlass Alchemy and Reactions
14/06/2019
A great two day course with Claire Hall at Warm Glass ...more'Feathers & Flora' Masterclass
31/03/2019
This inspirational and detailed course proved a great experience. ...moreWorking Deep
26/01/2019
A course at Warm Glass, Wrington developing ways of adding depth to my glass pieces. ...moreMaking a Vessel
19/09/2018
In this section I will show you some of the processes involved in making a tall dropout vessel ...moreLectures at Creative Glass Guild
19/03/2018
Creative Glass Guild, Bristol are holding some regular lectures by renowned glass artists ...moreLast week of the Vessel Exhibition
12/08/2017
One of my pieces of work has been exhibited at the Vessel Gallery, London ...moreArt Trek - North Devon Open Studios
21/07/2017
This year I will be participating in Art Trek with three other artists at 14 The Gallery, Torrington ...moreMy latest course at Warm Glass
17/09/2016
A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed another inspiring course at Warm glass in Wrington ...moreGallery celebrations
26/03/2016
The two galleries that I am involved with are both celebrating special anniversaries this year. ...moreMasterclass making Drop outs
26/09/2015
At the beginning of September I was fortunate to experience a 5 day Masterclass with internationally renowned glass artist Amanda Simmons ...more
Featured Artist for this month
06/08/2014
For the month of August, my work will be exhibited fully at 14 The Gallery, Great Torrington ...more