It all began over 25 years ago...
I have been working with kiln formed glass for over 25 year. I was first introduced to this versatile art form in the mid 1990’s at Art College. I took time out from my career as a nurse at the time to do a BTec foundation diploma in Art and Design in Cambridge, which was both enjoyable and stimulating.
I majored in fusing glass as an art form, carrying out many experiments on compatibility in my garage using a tiny ceramic painting kiln. I also attended a week long Summer school on kiln formed glass at Wolverhampton University.
An artist in residence
I became an Artist in residence at the Ramsey Ailwyn School in Cambridgeshire for a term taking year 9 students though the process from inspiration to a finished piece of art work. We drew from nature, made moulds, slumped glass in the kiln and I made a fused and stained glass panel alongside the young people as well.
After moving back to Essex I exhibited with the Essex Craft Society for a few years holding exhibitions in Braintree, Great Dunmow and Southend.
Nursing
I then had a big break from the art world concentrating once again on my nursing career. I finally retired in August 2016 and have taken up fused glass again, finding exciting new changes and innovation in the art glass world.
Now teaching you the art of glass...
I now run workshops for up to 8 people using my experience as a lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and years of teaching and mentoring nurses and other health associated professionals. I run these locally to where I live but more unusually I will travel to a venue near you. I also run masterclasses and one to one tuition at my home.
I have also completed several commissions
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