Stained Glass

Students work in situ

2010-03-31T00:15:00.000-07:00

What's wrong with straight lines? That's what Esteemed Student Sarah Ward asks every time I suggest a gentle undulation or mention a... curve.
And I must say, seeing her work I'm more than convinced - it's stylish, contemporary and deceptively simple. It's actually very hard to make a geometric window so well, one wobble and it's spoilt, so well done Sarah. It looks fantastic in situ, too.

Creative Glass - Sun 7 June - exciting day planned

2009-05-13T03:39:00.000-07:00

Amber Hiscott - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Sally Fawkes, from On The Edge exhibition

Two fantastic glass artists, one whole day learning about their lives and work...what could be better? Amber Hiscott, one of the UKs most successful public glass artists, and Sally Fawkes, who has an international reputation for her beautifully crafted cast work will be talking about and showing their work.
Two things you need do - 1. GO! and 2. book a place first, and soon. The details are below, I've put spaces in the contact email so that Arabella won't receive any spam - you obviously need to remove them.

SOUTH WEST REGIONAL GATHERING of GLASS ARTISTS / MAKERS
Members and non members of Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) welcome.

Sunday 7th June 2009 11am - 4.30pm
Creative Glass Guild, 16 Whitehouse Street, Bristol BS3 4AY
Talks from renowned artists AMBER HISCOTT (architectural glass) www.amberhiscott.com and SALLY FAWKES (cast glass) www.sallyfawkes.com showing images of their work in the morning.

Self generated workshops and discussions on relevant subjects in the afternoon: (technical surgery/ promotion + marketing / public art and commissions / exhibiting opportunities)

The day is about:
• being inspired
• meeting others of like mind or like occupation
• offering and receiving technical advice
• discovering resources in your area that you didn’t know were there.
• exploring opportunities for exhibiting work
• exploring public art opportunities
and what else YOU THINK it should include.

You do need to book a place.
Email: info @arabellamarshall .com Phone: 01803 863122

COST: £8 CGS members, £6 CGS student members
£12 non CGS members £8 non CGS student members

Bring simple lunch to share. Tea and coffee provided

Mollie Meager - weekend workshops.

2009-04-21T23:58:00.001-07:00

Fancy a creative weekend of stained glass with one of the south west's most respected - and popular! - glass artists? Mollie Meager has arranged some weekend courses at her studio in the Forest of Dean. You too can acid etch on a rickety table in the open air! Seriously, the courses look fantastic, and everyone I know who's been on one has loved it and got a lot from it, both creatively and socially. The photos are from past course participants.
Details:
The courses last 3 days and include an evening meal on the previous evening. Also includes midday meals and tea and coffee. There is a B&B near by and self catering is also available. Price -£220
Dates:
Sat. 2nd - Mon. 4th May. Evg. meal - Fri.1st.
Fri.29th - Sun. 31st May. Evg. meal - Thurs. 28th
Fri. 24th - Sun. 26th July. Evg. meal - Thurs. 23rd.

Here's Mollie's website for more details:
http://www.molliemeager.co.uk/

Tony Bolland exhibition

2009-02-05T01:48:00.001-08:00

Lindsay went to Devizes to see Tony Bolland's exhibition of stained glass, and kindly sent some images for the blog. There looked to be a wide selection of work, ranging from quite pedestrian leaded glass panels to some more subtle and varied exhibits.
I've concentrated on the more interesting ones, starting with this one that looks very much like a drawing. The composition is great, and the execution - the quality of the lines and the choice of stain for colour - is perfect.

The next photos show a series - from the painting through to glass, with a couple of close-ups of the work. It's always interesting to see the transformation from working drawing to glass - something is always lost, and hopefully(!) something else found in the process. I love the extra drama the glass brings in terms of the light/dark dynamic, but feel that a bit of the subtlety of the original design has been lost in translation.

Here's a close up of the green flashed glass that's been partially etched back and painted.

Again, a close up of the paint work, with some subtle acid-etching. It's pleasantly free and spontaneous.

Stained Glass exhibition in Wiltshire

2009-01-14T06:48:00.000-08:00

'Scuse the geezers in the way of the stained glass panel, but it's the only photo of Tony's work I could find on the web. Tony Bolland is another ex-Queen's Road student, so beware - this could be your future... From what I can see, it looks really interesting, and worth a look. There's also a Patrick Reyntiens and an original John Piper drawing to check out. It's on until March 1st at the following address:

Address - Wiltshire Heritage Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1NS, UK.
Telephone Number – 01380 727369
Fax Number – 01380 722150
Or E-mail us at wanhs@wiltshireheritage.org.uk

Usual Opening Times: Museum 10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday and noon - 4pm on Sundays.

EXHIBITION: Wiltshire Sky and Light: a personal journey through stained glass

An exhibition by award-winning local stained glass artist Tony Bolland. The exhibition draws together examples and illustrations of virtually all stained glass techniques from earliest Medieval times to the cutting edge of contemporary architectural glass, all by one single glass artist.
This is the first one-man exhibition by Tony who has lived in Devizes for the past seven years. His work is diverse and the exhibition will contain examples of stained and architectural glass work, using both traditional archaic methods of leaded coloured glass and unique contemporary techniques. Subject-matter relates to carefully observed and experienced natural phenomena of light in its seasonal and daily variations, heavily influenced by the landscape of the Pewsey Vale.   Tony took up professional studies in stained and architectural glass in 1997 as something of an antidote to a dynamic and challenging career at the cutting edge of architecture. He was awarded a Btech HNC Distinction in Architectural Glass at Queens Road School of Art and Design, Bristol, in 1999. Following a life working and living overseas he found the open skies, vast horizons and quiet repose he was seeking in the Vale of Pewsey, where he was undertaking a design commission for two friends. He now lives and works in a house facing the Green in Devizes, which is flooded all day with light from the east and west. Tony undertakes private commissions and many of the works in the exhibition will be for sale. Purchases can be taken away before the end of the exhibition by special arrangement, and the artist will be changing some of the works during the exhibition. The exhibition will also illustrate the process of design and how this is translated into stained glass.   This exhibition has given us the opportunity to display our own stained glass window designed by John Piper and made by Patrick Reyntiens and the original cartoon painting by John Piper.   The Exhibition is in the Museum’s Art Gallery from until 1 March 2009.

Gerhard Richter - Cologne Cathedral

2008-10-15T02:34:00.000-07:00

Finished this August, this impressive stained glass window in Cologne Cathedral has been made from 11,500 four-inch 'pixels', cut from antique - or handmade - glass in a total of 72 different colours, and measures 110m2. Richter is an artist who works in many different media, and this window relates to his 1974 painting entitled '4096 Colours'. In the transition from painting to glass, Richter didn't use the original 4096 colours, as they would've been historically inaccurate or too pale, outshining those squares around them. Instead he chose a palette to echo the colours of the glass that would've been available in the 13th century.
Apparently the Archbishop of Cologne isn't happy with the window, preferring the more traditional figurative approach. The window seems to link the 21st century with the 13th very successfully, both in its' use of antique glass and with the archaic hues, but also in its' mosaic-like appearance. Medieval glass uses lots of little pieces of glass and is rich in colour and texture. I likes it, me.

Artisan mizmo ??!!

2008-10-08T04:49:00.000-07:00

If you're thinking 'Artisan what?' or 'mizmo who?', then we're in the same boat... I found these photos in Flickr, and they were credited to Artisan mizmo, so I feel obliged to do the same.
The panels use very simple painted decorative techniques to great effect. If you want to add detail and pattern in addition to that which the lead itself makes, this is a really effective method.
All of the panels have had the paint applied all over - a matt - and then, when it's dry the paint has been scraped away with various implements to reveal the coloured glass beneath. Just like that wax crayon thing we used to do at school!
The red centre panel in the bottom one is red on yellow flashed glass - it's been freely etched at the top to reveal the yellow base layer.

Devon Guild exhibition poster

2008-09-22T11:24:00.000-07:00

Here's the details of the Devon exhibition I mentioned last week. I've yet to see it - I had the luxury of letting someone else hang it for a change. Let me know what you think if you see it before I do!

Geeks unite!

2008-09-17T04:27:00.001-07:00

It's not that I'm saying you're a geek - and you know who you are - but here's a select few of the glass panels inspired by, well, geeky subjects! For the beginners, you could do all of these except Spiderman - but what do you expect from a super hero?

Peter Hammond - latest masterpiece

2008-09-09T06:10:00.000-07:00

This is the Clifton house before the installation of Peter's windows. A little bare and in need of an original Hammond, methinks.

'Ere they be on the grass, waiting to find their rightful home.

Magnificent. I like the way the pink and white strip is weaving it's way happily around the larger blue and yellow shapes. It brings music to mind. Apparently Peter's client was so happy with the result, he wants the remaining five windows done too. That's what we like to hear!

Glass summer courses - London

2008-06-04T08:21:00.000-07:00

Just so's you know there is a glass world outside Queens Road... Don't tell me if you go to one of these though, instead of mine or Scott's!!!! Only joking - the Pate de Verre one looks particularly interesting if you want to learn something new.

It's that Mark Angus again

2008-05-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Another figure emerges from Mark's creative world... or should that be whirl?

Here's what he says about the newest member of his growing community...

Thank you for the positive feedback! I look forward to the flicker!! I attatch an image from a series of 30 I made, float glass, etched, completely silver stained, line painted 60 x 47 cm.. I like it a lot!!!

Talking of flickr, I've put lots of images from Mark's demonstration day up, including the fired pieces. I'll mail you the link as I can't seem to get them live on the blog.

Mark Angus - demos and lecture day

2008-02-13T03:36:00.000-08:00

I've managed to arrange a visit from Mark Angus (who taught me at Queens Road!) on Saturday 5th April, 9.30-4.

He's going to show us how he works, what inspires him, and lots of top tips from his years as a glass artist. He'll also be giving us a slide lecture of his work. This is a really great opportunity to learn lots of new things.

It should cost between £20-30 (depending on numbers) which covers paying Mark and overtime for the porter Geoff for the afternoon - a complete snip.

Could you let me know if you're interested (those not in my class), by mailing me on info@millyfrances.com, so I can get an idea of numbers?

Thanks.

For sale - various glass and a grinder

2008-02-07T00:03:00.000-08:00

If you need a grinder, there's a very clean one for sale for £35 ono. That's less than half price. I have it at college if anyone's interested.

Also, a selection of glass is available to buy. If interested, give Sue Davis a ring on 01275 849935 and she'll give you more idea of what she's got.

Kiln for Sale

2008-01-18T04:54:00.001-08:00

Kiln for Sale

A Rare Happening - a kiln for sale.

It's a Paragon DTC 800, condition as new, for £900 ono.

It's not a flat bed but a front loader, and has a chamber size of 34 X 56cm.

Buyer to collect. (that's the catch!)

If you're interested, give Sue Davis a ring on 01275 849935

Peter Hammond's latest commission

2007-12-14T00:19:00.000-08:00

Esteemed student Peter Hammond has just completed this commission for a house in Clifton. The brief was to create a window that didn't obscure the view yet provided some visual interest. Peter's done that perfectly with the small areas of colour set into the necessary structure of the surrounding glass. Oh, and he also built the frame and fixed it all in himself, so if you need a handy man...
The guy who lives in the flat upstairs was so taken with it, he's asked Peter to do about 100 windows for his flat - the sort of commission I work for months to get!

Mark Angus reappears...

2007-11-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

... with a possible idea for a masterclass? What do we think?

Dear Milly,
These days I am spending most of my time glass painting, - I have come a long way in 8 years!! I attatch a sample - the second is a vase, I am painting these in numbers!!
I love it.

Just as I did last Easter, I shall again this coming Easter get a day teaching my glass painting technique at the Bath College. But it would be good for me to step again into QR if you would ever invite me.
In Bath I get 100 pounds which the students from all courses collect together, it is very little each!! Or maybe it was 120 I cannot remember. (We have the EUR here!)

My way now, (Excluding acid which I cannot demonstrate in Bath) is with black enamel, with oils, and transparent enamels , - one firing. Very free, very spontaneous.
I use silver stains a lot too, and I work on every type of glass, including 3D forms.
You can see more on www.markangus.com

So.
What about it!
Are you interested???

Greetings, Mark

Corning and big paperweights

2007-11-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

As befitting the United States of Americal, here's The Biggest Paperweight in the Universe. All the trees and foliage were lampworked and then rolled up (technical term) in a great big blob (technical term) of glass by lots of burly blokes... It was a very beautiful thing. “Megaplanet” is a 107-pound orb with a kaleidoscope of landscapes and underwater scenes inside, and is the one thousandth paperweight in the paperweight collection at Corning. I declined to look at the other 999.

From heavy to delicate, and the wonders of lampworking... Thankfully this was in a glass case, away from my back pack.

Silvia Levenson is an Argentinian artist, who lives in Milan. The political instability she experienced plays out in her work.

Fancy an apple? These were rather enormous, very shiny and beautifully edible... for your most hated enemies only.

Glass sellers Prize and exhibition

2007-10-10T09:26:00.000-07:00

The Glass Sellers Prize 2007 is an annual prize, which this year has been awarded to Richard Jackson for Triune IV, a courageous and dynamic sculpture in cast glass. Richard carves his sculptures with diamond saws - very dangerous, but the effects are spectacular. He's based in Stroud, and his website? http://www.richardjackson-glass.com

The Glass Sellers Prize for Engraving went to Katharine Coleman for her masterpiece, City Blocks Vase. Katherine's work has also been selected for the Side by Side exhibition I told you about in Bovey Tracey, and is exquisite. Katherine doesn't seem to have her own website, but you can see some of her work on: http://www.adriansassoon.com/glass/glassp3.asp?ArtistID=78

The Glass Sellers Student award was given to Ramon Beaskoetxea Sans for Bullfighting, a large installation and a powerful indictment of his country’s cruel sport. There's some of his work on his college graduation website: http://globalglassgradshow.com/artists/

A runners-up prize in the student category was awarded to Hang-Sheun Yeung for her charming, delicate Fish’s Tale.

The exhibition takes place through September to 19th October 2007 at The Glass Art Gallery, London, and includes an exciting array of works by all those shortlisted, as well as past winners. The work covers a broad range of techniques and styles and the majority of pieces on show are for sale.

Other exhibiting artists are: Scott Chaseling (highly commended), James Denison-Pender, Shelley Doolan, Carrie Fertig, June Kingsbury, Gayle Matthias (highly commended), Lesley Pyke, Marie Retpen, Steven Reveley, Bruno Romanelli, Peter Russell, Norma Sales, Tracey Sheppard, Nancy Sutcliffe, and Ruby Woo as well as 2006 Winners, June Kingsbury, Tracey Nicholls, Colin Reid and Jessica Townsend.

Corning Museum of Glass

2007-09-26T10:40:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist this - it was in the exhibition entitled 'Curiosities of Glassmaking' - full of fantastic exhibits such as glass made when lightening struck sand dunes etc. The two green vessels are – you’ll never guess – Fire Grenades. They’re blown glass from 17-18th century Europe and must’ve been hugely effective… not. They were filled with water and tossed into the fire. So now you know what to do next time there’s a bush fire.

This is a glass mosaic from the end of the nineteenth century. T'were a very beautiful thing.

Glass exhibition - Bovey Tracey

2007-09-19T09:27:00.000-07:00

Here's an opportunity not to be missed - an international glass exhibition in Devon! It's been organised by the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) - click on their link on the right of this page to find out more about them and about the glassy happenings in the south west over the next few weeks organised as their ten-year anniversary celebration.

The CGS is also organising a fab conference rather unimaginatively entitled 'Looking into Glass' at the end of this month. If you're interested I have the details at Queens Road, or you can find them on the CGS website too.

Very fair stood the wind for Fairford

2007-07-19T09:34:00.000-07:00

Hot off the presses! As you can see by the sunny picnic, we caught what must've been the only sunny day of summer at Fairford. I'm afraid I took more photos of the eating than the windows, but here's an overview:

Three of the 28 medieval windows - c.1500

Trapped in Fairford hell

Food, glorious food

Poor loves, they were a bit confused...

Cathy's New York experience

2007-06-05T23:32:00.000-07:00

Back in April I spent a few days in New York. My guidebook pointed me in the direction of a couple of churches with interesting stained glass so I paid them a visit. The first was St Ann and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn Heights. Almost all the windows in this church were designed by an English man,William J. Bolton between 1844 and 1888. Apparently the cycle of windows is the first of its kind in America and has been declared a National Historic Landmark. Rather amazingly the windows are national treasures considered by architectural historians to be comparable to those at Canterbury and Chartres. And yet the church seemed to be rather forgotten and was all in darkness until the caretaker spotted us and switched the lights on revealing windows with beautiful jewel-like colours. We were invited to go upstairs to see the windows on the upper level from balconies that ran down each side of the church. It was fantastic to be able to get so close to the windows and really study them. The two pictures here show details from two windows.
The second church I visited was on Madison Avenue, not far from the Empire State Building. Although most of the windows in the Church of the Incarnation were fairly bog standard late Victorian fare (by British glass studios) there were some remarkable exceptions as not only were American stained glass artists represented in windows by Tiffany and La Farge but there were also windows designed by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. I have to say that the latter two were much more to my taste. The American technique seems to be one of using very small peices of glass to create detail rather than paint and etching. In one La Farge window he used oil paints for a portrait with a rather blurry effect. It was a very dull day when I visited which didn't do the American windows, with their heavy leading, any favours either. The pictures here show some details of the Burne Jones and a La Farge.

Lead 'cloth' !!!!!!!

2007-05-23T01:20:00.001-07:00

I went to an exhibition at the weekend, where Sue Lawty, the artist, showed some pieces using woven lead. It was so rich, it made me appreciate the textural quality of the material all over again. Unfortunately the exhibition's over, but this photo will give you an idea.

Summer schools at Falmouth University College

2007-05-16T00:21:00.000-07:00

Here's some details of some summer workshops in Glass coldworking and mould making at Falmouth University College.
Contact details are at the bottom of the page.

Glass coldworking 3 day workshop
Summerschool
16th, 17th and 18th July 2007

Coldworking is a term used to describe cutting, engraving, grinding and polishing to produce a finished piece of glass. This workshop will introduce you to some of those processes and specialist machinery so that by the end of the workshop you will be able to finish your own piece of kiln-formed glass. You could choose to bring along glass items that you have been previously made, or be given a block of glass to work on as a means to introducing you to the machinery and hand grinding techniques. It is preferable to bring along cast glass items but some of the processes will also suit fused and slumped glass work.

Students would need to bring along: permanent maker pen or chinagraph pencil, a container for water eg, a plastic bottle, ppe (plastic apron), mask, craft knife and rubber gloves

Cost £180

Mould making for glass slumping and open casting

Summerschool
10th and 11th July 2007

This workshop will introduce you to basic mould making recipes so that simple, yet versatile moulds can be produced for two differing Kiln-formed glass processes. It depends what type of glass you place into/over a mould and the temperature to which the kiln is fired as to what the end result will be: Sheet glass can either be slumped into or over a mould in the kiln to create a new form and texture. Gentle, controlled heating of the surface of the sheet glass causes it to soften and deform in the kiln. Alternatively, glass cullet (chunks of broken glass) can be placed into a mould and heated until the glass melts to take on a solid shape (open casting). You will have the opportunity to make models out of a variety of materials, and working on a small scale, be able to begin to explore both processes. It would be beneficial if you had some experience of glass cutting in order to take full advantage of the time available.

Cost £199

Book the glass coldworking workshop at the same time and save £44
Both workshops £335

For further information please call:
Vicki Brotherhood, Design Centre Bureau Service Co-Ordinator on: 01326 370756 or email:- vic.brotherhood@falmouth.ac.uk

2007-05-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

I hope I've mastered this blogger stuff. This is a stained glass picture of John Wesley from Westbury Park Methodist Church. We are now a joint ecumenical parish with St Alban's and a new ecumenical minister, Emma. I could show some pieces from both churches now. St Alban's has some lovely stuff since it was a church built during the Arts and Crafts movement. Unfortunately, thieves stole the lead from the roof last week and it has just got submerged in the heavy rain. So much for our modern cultural movements.

Mark Angus - latest work

2007-05-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

Mark Angus sent me an email with these images this morning. They're for an exhibition at Ely glass museum next August entitled 'returning faces'. Mark says of his current work:
"The figure has grown in importance with me over the last years, and I now have time to develop as an artist, and can enjoy to explore my themes for myself. In past years this luxury was very hard to find! I paint a lot and have work on canvas, on flat glass, but also on blown forms, vases and large plates. These are really very exciting, and are popular in galleries too."

Display ideas

2007-05-02T00:25:00.001-07:00

A nifty idea from Bullseye for all those pieces you have no idea how to display... couldn't find them on the Creative Glass website, but that's not to say they don't sell them!

Queen Jules rules

2007-05-01T23:33:00.000-07:00

Julia's presentation for the 2007 Stevens Competition

The section of the design Julia made for the competition

These are photos of Esteemed Student Julia Rowe's entry to this years' Stevens Architectural Glass Competition. It's an annual event that gives entrants a stab at winning a real-life commission, although it's quite often not the winner of the competition who wins the commission! It involves designing, presenting and making a sample section of your design, and involves lots of work.
Take a closer look at Julia's presentation - on the right hand side she's superimposed her proposed design into photos taken on site. Brilliant.

Southbank Bristol Artsweek 12-19 May

2007-04-25T01:49:00.000-07:00

I'll be handing out the passport-lookalike brochures to go with this event this week. The weekend is themed around the notion of travel. It looks fantastic - loads of different artists showing a huge variety of work, and performances galore. You'll be pleased to know that the venue I'm exhibiting at has a cafe AND music.

Call for artistes! (That's YOU)

2007-04-25T01:44:00.000-07:00

Picked this up from the a-n. It's so open that even we can enter! I think some of you may have to change your hair styles to qualify for the 'Energy Creative Hair award' though... These competitions are always worth a try - and good experience for getting together images of and statements about your work.

WHO: all artists. WHAT: call for submissions for open exhibition. WHERE: Exeter. WHEN: 20 Sept - 1 Nov. PRIZES: £1,500 HW Business Advisors award open to all; £1,000 ink2paper.com award for photography; £500 Eyestorm Gallery award for painting; £500 Exeter Phoenix award for a Devon-based artist; £250 Energy Creative Hair award for student entry; Feature on the front cover of PROOF open to all South West-based artists. TO APPLY: send SAE to eco, Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS or visit www.exeterphoenix.org.uk DEADLINE: 11 June

Proto Studios

2007-03-28T01:08:00.000-07:00

Visted Proto Studios yesterday, in Pewsey, Wiltshire. It was set up by a guy called David Proto who has a personalised number plate. Theirs is a similar set up to Derix Studios in Germany. There's differing levels of artist involvement - you could simply send the artwork, and they will make the glass for you, or you can go down there and be more active in the making process.

It's a fantastic and inspiring place. The thing to remember is: you can do anything in glass! Or at least say you can, charge enough, and get Proto Studios to make it up for you...

Here's some photos, and I have made a LIVE link on the right to Proto Studios home page... it's worth a click.

Screenprinted opaque enamels

Cast glass wall in reception - 10mm toughened glass

Laminating orange squares onto screenprinted and sandblasted glass

The future of screenprinting at Queens Road

Milly's Evening Post article

2007-03-15T07:28:00.000-07:00

Sorry about my missing link - I decided to put the article on the blog in the end. If you want to see the work, cut and paste the following into your browser:

http://www.mivartartists.co.uk/designer_makers/milly_frances

Also, here's the link for Walford Mill, if you fancy an Easter trip:

http://www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk/home.htm

Here's the article:

WORK BY GLASS ARTIST SELECTED FOR DORSET EXHIBITION

10:40 - 10 March 2007
A New collection of work by a Bristol glass artist has been selected for an exhibition at Walford Mill Craft Centre in Dorset.Milly Frances, 45, will show her designs celebrating the prickly beauty of cacti, at the Digital Experience Exhibition, later this month.

Milly's light etchings are inspired by a recent trip to Lanzarote.

She said: "This is my first ever series of light etchings, and I am really delighted at the response from galleries and exhibition organisers.

"Walford Mill is particularly pleasing, as it includes artists from all over the world and is a selected Crafts Council outlet."

After Walford Mill, the collection will be coming straight back to Bristol for the Southbank Bristol Arts Trail on May 12 and 13, before going off for an exhibition in Perros-Guirec, France.

Christine Lawry, chief executive of Walford Mill, said: "I was instantly attracted to these glass prints. Milly's digital treatment of the cacti images captures the contradiction between beauty and hostility perfectly."

Milly's limited edition light etchings are individually printed and etched on to handmade glass.

They are backlit and mounted in especially commissioned brushed stainless steel frames.

Milly, who lives in Greenbank, formed her company Striking Glass in 2002 and designs and makes unique stained glass windows and artworks from her Easton studio.

The exhibition takes place from Saturday, March 31, to Monday May 7, at the Walford Mill Craft Centre, Stone Lane, Wimborne.

To see Milly's portfolio visit her website at www.striking-glass.com or email her at info@striking-glass.com .

Royal Bath & West Show - call for artists!

2007-03-14T02:28:00.000-07:00

This looks a good opportunity - go on, give it a go...

Royal Bath & West Show

Deadline: 29/03/2007

Artists from all over the South West are lining up to show off their work
and chase hundreds of pounds worth of cash prizes at this year's Royal Bath
& West Show.

The Art Exhibition has been one of the highlights at the South West's
biggest and best agricultural show for over 100 years - promoting both
professional and amateur artists.

Over 350 works are selected by an invited panel of judges for display in the
Art Pavilion each year for viewing by the thousand of visitors to the Show.
Each artist can enter up to three works of art, and all entries are for
sale.

For full details about all the competitions and highlights check out the
website on http://www.bathandwest.com or ring the Bath & West Showground on
01749 822 200.

Judith Schaechter - glass artist

2007-02-28T00:15:00.000-08:00

Dreams of a Fisherman's Wife

Child Bride

Mother and Child

These are described as 'stained glass lightboxes', and are quite big (Fisherman's Wifey is 33X52 inches). If you like the surreal quality of Judith Schaechter's work, cut and paste the following link and put it in your browser (Internet Explorer etc):

http://www.claireoliver.com/artists.html?artist_no=13&offset=1

Glass Echoes - invitation to exhibit

2007-02-28T00:11:00.000-08:00

Glass Echoes

An opportunity to exhibit in a Bloomsbury venue at a very modest cost.

Five emerging glass artists invite nine others to join them in an exhibition at The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BA.
The exhibition will run from Thursday 2nd August – Wednesday 8th August 2007.

Information for fellow artists

Glass Echoes is open to all up-and-coming artists working in glass or with glass as the predominant material.
The venue is a Grade 1 listed building and the Crypt is an atmospheric venue with alcoves allowing for a variety of small works and larger installations. We are looking for work that demonstrates sensitivity to this unusual, echoing space and strongly advise a visit to the Crypt – see the website for some pictures and to find out details of opening times (which vary according to current usage).
http://www.stpancraschurch.org/index.php?id=58
There is a £5 non-refundable application fee to cover administration costs

If you are selected
On acceptance, each exhibiting artist will pay a £60 contribution to gallery hire and modest catalogue. Wine for the private view is additional and each artist must be prepared to invigilate for one morning or afternoon during the exhibiton week.
The gallery appears in London listings, but each artist should manage their own publicity. We will supply a flyer for exhibitors to email, or print and post.
The curator will allot a space to each artist, who will typically show up to 6 pieces (depending on the size).
Work can be available for sale and there is no gallery mark-up. Artists must deal with the buyer direct.
Each artist will be responsible for their own set-up. Some lighting will be provided, but any additional display material, including plinths, must be brought in. No changes to the fabric of the building can be made – e.g. screwing in mounting units, painting walls, and so on.
A contract will be issued to all successful applicants with their letter of confirmation. This will include permission to use images of work for publicity; please make sure that you have the necessary rights to grant this permission.
The church does not cover any insurance or public liability.
Setting up: Tuesday 31st July and Wednesday 1st August 2007. Take down: Thursday 9th August 2007. Limited car parking is available at the venue. Artists must deliver by 11 am on 31st July and collect their work at the end.

Deadline & application
The deadline for Glass Echoes is Monday 16th April 2007. All applications should be submitted in the format on the Submission form electronically or by post, and are returnable only with an sae.
Selection
Selection will take place at the end of April 2007, when a selection panel consisting of the 5 organising artists and the guest curator, Angela Thwaites, will meet to view the entries. We will let you know in the week beginning 9th May whether you have been selected.
Submission
Artists should submit from 4 to 8 images of work for exhibition in digital form, up to 3 of any single piece. Selection will be based on existing work only. Proposals for new work inspired by the venue will only be considered in the light of existing work and the curator will have the final say on any works that did not form part of the original submission.
Each image should be clearly labelled with your name and a number from 1 to 8 which should correspond with your image details on the application form, e.g. johnsmith1.jpg, johnsmith2.jpg etc.
All submissions should include the following items:
1. Digital images and documentation appropriate to the work
2. Completed submission form
3. Short CV and Artist’s Statement in electronic form
4. £5 entry fee payable to Marion Hewitt
The submission form is online at www.editor.net/glassechoes. You can print and post it or email it to the addresses given on the form.

Collect - art fair for contemporary objects

2007-02-07T02:12:00.000-08:00

Collect, the Craft Council's annual art fair, is happening at the V&A from 8th to 12th February. Here's the link, but you'll have to cut and paste it into your browser:

http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect/

There will be lots of glass, and lots of people...

Glass in northern France

2007-02-07T02:00:00.000-08:00

These windows were sent by Esteemed Wednesday Evening Student, Peter, whose memory is as intact as mine:

I'm attaching a couple of photos taken in northern France in 2005. They were taken inside a church, wot I can't remember where is, in June 2005. I don't know who the artist is or when they were made though I suspect late 20th century and the church could have been in Arras. Still, despite the bad photography, I think they have a dramatic effect, and I also think I can identify some of the new techniques you have been showing us.

stained glass sundial

2007-01-31T04:32:00.000-08:00

At last this sundial got finished and installed at Nailsea Court. (Its a copy of a 17th century one which was stolen after a fire in the 1970's).I've been working on this dial for over a year now - it's plain glass, etched, enamelled, painted, and silver stained.
Scary moment as the sun came out just when we were putting it in - and it showed the right time to within 5 minutes or so! (you have to correct for longitude and time of year first)The time reads quarter past 12
Carol

Art and glass in Gloucester

2007-01-24T00:44:00.000-08:00

Tom Denny, Gloucester Cathedral, 1992

Esteemed Student Cathy Steed sent me this information about art and
glass in her neck of the woods. So if anyone fancies a trip to Gloucester, you know where to go...

Our inspiration often comes from the natural world so thought I
would give a plug to my local museum/art gallery 'Nature in Art' a
couple of miles outside Gloucester. It is well worth a visit and
does exactly what it says on the tin. The art is both inside and out
in the grounds and covers many different mediums. They usually have
a visiting artist in residence, there is a good cafe and a shop
selling related books and posters and also artists materials. You
can even get in half-price by simply mentioning that you have heard
about the museum through an 'arts ambassador' (my other half, John
Steed) when you buy your tickets. Visit the website to find out more
about the museum:

http://www.nature-in-art.org.uk/

Whilst in the neighbourhood Gloucester Cathedral is well worth a
visit. The Great East Window c1350 vies with York Minster in its
claim to be the largest medieval window in England. The South
Ambulatory Chapel has a wonderful modern set of windows by Tom Denny
(1992) - the picture's on the Cathedral's website just don't do it
justice:

http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/photogalleries_chapel.asp

The Cathedral is slap bang in the middle of Gloucester just a short walk
from Westgate Street where there is a great shop called 'Made in
Gloucestershire'. The shop sells some wonderful stuff: baskets,
pottery, jams, scarves, cards, furniture, bags, cosmetics and, of
course, stained glass.

If you really want to make a day of it travel 8 miles west of
Gloucester to Newent to visit the Cowdy gallery - see the link on
the right.

Westbury Park Methodist Church

2007-01-17T02:07:00.000-08:00

Photos courtesy of Harry, another Esteemed Student, this time from my Thursday morning class. Harry says:

I attach some pictures of some interesting glass in our church - Westbury Park Methodist on the corner of Etloe Road and Berkeley Road.

There is one of the John Wesley panel and a detail from underneath it. Also there is a typical roundel. Hope you like them. I have some spare glass available which is the colours and sizes of the south window detail if any one would like some.

If there is interest on the blog I thoght I might put up some more pictures - perhaps some from St Alban's church too.

Warm Glass competition entries

2007-01-10T00:48:00.000-08:00

Title: The movement of flowing water with ever shifting forms of a shoal of fish

Here's Julia Rowe's entry to this years' Warm Glass Competition. For those who don't know Julia, she's An Esteemed Student in my Wednesday class. The good thing is, we don't only see all the entries on the web, we get to vote for our favourite entry too!

So cut and paste the following link into your browser, and get voting...

http://www.warmglassprize.com/entries2006.htm

Good Luck Julia.

Koi Carp window

2007-01-03T02:46:00.000-08:00

Thought you might like to see a round window I just made for a conservatory -

Rachael Woodman exhibition in Bath

2006-12-13T00:05:00.000-08:00

Rachael Woodman: Dreams in Glass

This might be worth a look...

18 November – 1 April 2007 at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath.

Rachael Woodman is a well-established studio glass artist with work in international museum collections. This display surveying 25 years of her work is her first exhibition in Bath, her home since 1986.

Bevelled bowl

Vertical

Chosen 8 (does this mean she actually chose this?!)

Amber Hiscott

2006-12-06T01:37:00.000-08:00

For those who saw the Amber Hiscott slides last week - and for those who didn't - here's her website address:

http://www.amberhiscott.com/

And here's some pix of the Water Towers she made in collaboration with David Pearl. They're in Cardiff, if you want to see them for real.

A Really Good Competition...

2006-12-06T01:32:00.000-08:00

Remember I mentioned the tenth anniversary of the Contemporary Glass Society (see link on right) and how they were going to be organising glass related celebrations in the South West?

Well, one such event is a selected exhibition to be held at Devon Guild of Craftsmen - and women! - in September. The deadline is February 1st, so get making and photographing and sending off applications...

Here's the info in more detail:

Open Exhibition of Contemporary Glass
22nd September – 4th November 2007

A juried exhibition highlighting excellence and innovation in glasswork made during the last two years by professional artists.

Call for Entries
Applications are invited from professional makers working in the field of glass whose work demonstrates originality, creativity and high quality.

The distinguished panel of jurors will include;
Claire Beck -curator
David Reekie -glass artist
Helga Watkins-Baker – CGS Chairperson
Saffron Wynne - curator

The exhibition is a collaboration between the Contemporary Glass Society and the Devon Guild of Craftsmen to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CGS, coinciding with a major glass conference at the Eden Project 28th- 30th September 2007.

Closing date 1st February 2007

Application form from admin@cgs.org.uk Tel/Fax + 44 (0) 1603 507737
or download from www.cgs.org.uk or www.crafts.org.uk

Venue The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

CGS is committed to equality of opportunity for all and positively values diversity

A new competition for all you part timers out there

2006-11-29T03:13:00.000-08:00

This is from the V and A - Victoria and Albert to you...

2007 “Inspired By”
Mixed Media Part-Time Student Competition Exhibition.
Victoria & Albert Museum. London.
19/05/07-25/05/07.

Call to all arts and crafts Students of 16 and over attending part time courses in colleges, adult community or further education in Great Britain on both accredited and non-accredited, public and private courses. Equally, this also applies to Students attending V&A Workshops.

Entries should not be in a medium in which you have a professional qualification or in one which represents your main occupation.

Participants create a work of art inspired by the collections of either the Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London or the V&A Museum Of Childhood, Bethnal Green, London.

Entries are judged by a panel of curators and the winners and other selected works are displayed in the museum of their inspiration. Winners in their category also receive a prize.

Entry is free and the deadline is by 16/02/07
by post to:
‘Inspired By’ Competition
Learning & Interpretation Dept,
Victoria & Albert Museum,
Cromwell Gardens,
South Kensington,
London. SW7 2RL. ENGLAND.

Tel: 020 7942 2533.
Email: e.cirier@vam.ac.uk Website: www.vam.ac.uk/inspiredby .

Milly's work - Wood for Trees

2006-11-22T01:25:00.000-08:00

This window has two layers and attempts to recreate the experience of walking through woods. It's two metres long, so it changes as you walk past it. I made it in two halves, it was too wide to handle in one go! The acid-etched side has gaps instead of glass inbetween - a nightmare to lead, but it does give the required illusion of depth.

Wood for Trees from the lounge

Wood for Trees from the hall

Wood for Trees, detail

Competitions galore...

2006-11-15T02:51:00.000-08:00

There's a couple of exciting competitions for you to enter.

One is the annual Steven's Competition, which is quite a prestigious event, with £1000 first prize and - even better - a real commission to be won as well. This year's project is an internal screen in between a restaurant and a corridor in a residential home. It's a good one...

Interested? Cut and paste the link below into your browser (Internet Explorer etc) and download the information:

http://www.worshipfulglaziers.com/stevens_competition.asp

Secondly, Warm Glass are sponsoring their annual prize. The brief for this year is 'MOVEMENT', and your entry must include an element of warm glass work (ie fusing or slumping). The closing date is December 31st. Cut and paste the link below for further information:

http://www.warmglassprize.com/

Exciting glassy event in the South West for 2007!

2006-11-08T03:32:00.000-08:00

This looks really good. The link for the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is on the right on the blog - keep informed of latest developments by having a look every now and again.

10 x 10 - A Celebration of Contemporary Glass

Following a successful bid to the Lottery through the Arts Council of England, the CGS are pleased to announce the launch of the above, which will include a number of events in the South West in 2007.

10 x 10 - A Celebration of Contemporary Glass is funded by Arts Council England through its Grants for the Arts programme for individuals and organisations.
From 26th August to 4th November 2007 CGS will be promoting a number of events in the South West of England, together with many partners, to celebrate its 10th Anniversary.

Included in this extensive programme will be;

• An open submission Glass Exhibition entitled SIDE by SIDE, at Bovey Tracey from 22nd September to 4th November 06, in partnership with The Devon Guild of Craftsmen

• A Glass Conference “Looking into Glass” at the Eden Project
28th – 30th September

This major celebration of Contemporary Glass has been made possible by a successful bid to the Lottery through the Arts Council of England and the enthusiasm of CGS members and their creative partners.

A detailed programme of all events will be launched in the New Year - for further information or to get involved contact admin@cgs.org.uk.

CGS Chairman Helga Watkins- Baker said “I am delighted that we have been given the opportunity to celebrate the talent of contemporary Glass Artists in Britain today, and through the conference offer information and knowledge to guide artists in their future work”

Stained Glass

2006-11-01T04:29:00.000-08:00

Stained Glass
Thought you might like to see some pics of a window I just did for someone in Portishead

Bristol exhibition featuring Queens Road student

2006-11-01T01:09:00.000-08:00

Johnny de Mearns is exhibiting in a group show at Centrespace in the middle of town (down the alleyway immediately to the right of Stamfords). Johnny will be showing glass, so try and get along if you can.

Here's the details:

'Heretic Poetic'

Celebrating the Soul of Creativity.

Sculpture by Vivi Cuevas. Glass by John de Mearns. Painting by Joseph Dunmore. Drawing by Leonie Klein.

at: Centrespace, 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol BS1 1EA.
4th November-9th November 2006. 11am- 6pm

Opening Friday 3rd November 6:30pm- 9:30pm

Harry Hibberd's work

2006-10-25T06:48:00.000-07:00

'Hanging Seven' is Harry's latest in his series of mathematically themed pieces. Some of you might have seen this in the show last year - but look again! It now has a new and improved glass hanger, rather than the perspex one of yesteryear... Roll on 'Hanging 100'...

Harry was impressed with Carol Arnold's tree that she put on the blog - you'll find in in the archives somewhere... This is a photo of his first leaded piece of work, again taking trees as a theme.

Lee's Biennale 2006 pix

2006-10-18T02:10:00.000-07:00

If you think you're obsessive - this detail of 'Family Time' by Jessica Townsend shows casting in minute detail... The whole piece was a complete dolls house fitted out like House Beautiful.

Iestyn Davies is a blower who has recently become interested in using LEDs in his work. These hanging shapes were lit by 100s of them...

Sally Dunnett fused and slumped this bowl - here you can see the dichroic details.

Ta for the photos, Lee.

Mivart Open Studios - this weekend!

2006-10-11T01:05:00.000-07:00

There's a head of steam building up at Mivart Street, Easton, as we install our exhibits and clean up a years' worth of dirt in our studios. It's looking good.

I'm not doing anything glassy. My work's about the closure of Greenbank chocolate factory, but Scott (stained glass tutor at Queen's Road) will be there working on his latest commission.

Friday 7-10pm, Sat and Sun 11-5pm. You're welcome anytime, my 'home' is Studio number 31.

See you there!

Milly

Mark Angus

2006-10-11T00:52:00.000-07:00

Aisle window, Durham Cathedral. 1984. For those Level 3s who saw details of Mark Angus' 'Last Supper' last week... here's the whole thing. Recognise those blobs??!

These four are at Oundle School Chapel. 2002. Part of a huge scheme of seventeen windows - we must do a trip!

Here's two Mark Angus (or Marky Mark as I used to call him) links.

This one's his own site:
http://www.markangus.com/

This one Oundle Chapel:
http://www.oundleschool.org.uk/chapel/windows.php

Mould-making workshop

2006-10-04T02:02:00.000-07:00

If grovelling about in bags of unidentified substances in the rain and dark at Queens Road isn't enough for you... You can go on a mould-making course in Wiltshire. Only two places left!

Here's the details:

MOULDMAKING TECHNIQUES FOR KILNWORKED GLASS
2 places available for October 16th – 20th 2006
in Wiltshire

On this 5 day course Bill will introduce the technique of mould making
to produce slumped glass in the kiln.

The course is aimed at all levels of ability and includes techniques for trapping objects in glass, etching, slumping and fusing glass.
Many applications and a very practical course with students taking home final work.

Bill has tutored glass at Urchfont for 4 years with many students returning each year to develop and increase their glassmaking skills.
Bill also teaches in Cardiff and Porthmadog, Wales and has exhibited work throughout Europe, Japan and New York. 2 places remain on this course.Non residential also available.

Further details from Mandy Dixon Urchfont Manor College, Devizes Wiltshire. Telephone 01380 840495. email MandyDixon@wiltshire.gov.uk or bill.swann@virgin.net Tel 01766 770686

Bristol Creatives: Network|Collaborate|Share

2006-09-27T12:53:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

Thought you might be interested in this...

Emilie

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Bristol Creatives: Network|Collaborate|Share

Date: 5 October 2006, 11am - 4pm

Bristol Creatives invites you to a free networking event for creative practitioners at the new In Bristol Art & Design Studios on Thursday 5 October 2006.

The theme for the day is collaboration and skill sharing. There will also be an opportunity to look around the new individual studio spaces, as well as the fully equipped spaces for ceramics, woodwork, print, textiles, graphics and art & design.

If you are interested in attending this free event please email mailto:sally@bristolcreatives.co.uk for more information and to register. Places are limited, so be quick.

* * * * * * * * *

Bristol Creatives is a new networking initiative coordinated by creative people for creative people. We provide opportunities for development and growth, as well as organising marketing and networking events. We also provide access to professional development training, online networking opportunities and information on everything from studio space to funding through our interactive website and our fortnightly e-bulletins.

We work in partnership with Artsmatrix, BEST, BRAVE's Creative Mentors and South West Arts Marketing (SWAM) to provide these services.

Membership is currently free, just visit www.bristolcreatives.co.uk and create a new account and complete the log in instructions.

Stained Glass

2006-09-27T04:13:00.000-07:00

Stained Glass
Trying to remember how to put stuff on the blog - think this is it - here is a picture of a commisssion I did last year - they liked the Hawthorn tree and wanted an apple tree.

http://www.carolarnold.co.uk/showdoc.asp@docid=26977176&catid=6.htm

Welcome to the 2006/7 blog... and Graham Jones

2006-09-26T05:23:00.000-07:00

Just to get you into the swing of things, here's the link for Graham Jones' website to compliment the slide show that some of you saw last week:

http://www.graham-jones-glass.co.uk/index.html

You'll have to cut and paste it into your browser I'm afraid - I can't get links live...

Here's a taster of Graham Jones' work, to be found at the BAT HQ. Wherever that may be.

A chance to exhibit... pt2

2006-06-01T09:51:00.000-07:00

Have received the information for the 'Liquid Light' exhibition - go on, have a go!

A chance to exhibit...

2006-05-31T00:26:00.000-07:00

... and before you say or think you're not good enough, have you been to any glass exhibitions???!! I would really recommend you to think about having a go at this - we have a very strong architectural glass tradition here and should be proud to show our wares to the world.

This appeared in an magazine this month:

'LIQUID LIGHT' GLASS EXHIBITION
WHO: glass artists
WHAT: The Liquid Glass Centre (see link on the right) is holding an exhibition of glass entitled 'Liquid Light' at Rook Lane Chapel in Frome, Somerset as part of Somerset Art Week. We are looking for quality and imagination in blown, kiln-formed, sculptural and architectural glass.
WHEN: 9-24 September
TO APPLY: if you are interested in exhibiting, for further information/application details, contact helga@liquidglasscentre.com or write to Liquid Light, Liquid Glass Centre, Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield BA14 9LH.
DEADLINE: 30 June

Glass exhibition

2006-05-31T00:19:00.000-07:00

Mollie Meager, Chris Comins and Helen Schell are exhibiting their glass work this summer. Mollie's work is always worth a look, so if you can make it, it's only up the road in Gloucestershire... Unfortunately no times were given on the flyer.

Where: The George Gallery, High Street, Newhnam-on-Severn, Glos; GL14 1BS
When: 3 June - 30 July 2006
Contact: Tel: 01594 510741 Email: lowergeorge@btconnect.com

Stevens Competition

2006-05-24T03:06:00.000-07:00

Here are the Steven's Competition entries from Queens Road, this time with the designs, so that you can see the relationship between design and glass. The selected sections that have been made into glass are outlined on the designs. It's always interesting to see what happens in the translation from paper to glass.

Barbara Pulfer

Marco Partridge

Buckfast Abbey Glass

2006-05-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

Here's another go.

The two top images are the main panels in the new part of the abbey. The two lower ones are in the older main part.

The new panels are "tiles of glass" about 1 inch thick, and set into concrete or epoxy resin. The tiles are chipped round the edges to give the panels an extra sparkle.

The Abbey, shop etc is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Groups can get one of the monks to gve them a talk about Abbey life, an interesting experience!

Harry

Enamelling on glass workshop

2006-05-17T02:17:00.000-07:00

For those of you that didn't see the results of the enamelling workshop - taken by Penny Somerville over two Saturdays - here are some photos of some of the work produced, courtesy of Julia Rowe.

One of the exciting things that emerged was the use of the engraving tool and the abrading process BEFORE the enamelling is fired. This adds another dimension to the finished result - opacity and texture in the case of abrading and a sketchy, drawn line with the engraving tool. Of course you can use these two processes after the enamel has been fired too.

Happy experimenting!

Exhibition - Centrespace 13-18 May

2006-05-10T03:04:00.000-07:00

This sounds interesting - all about stuff they've found whilst investigating hidden spaces underneath Centrespace. For those who've never been, it's down a little alley off Corn St, near Stanfords.

Mollie Meager - new work

2006-05-10T02:42:00.000-07:00

This contemporary glass work is in a private house in Totterdown. It's based on a waterfall and is attempting to create a calm feeling at the bottom to facilitate the owners' meditation practice. Mollie has used handmade glass from English Antique, which is then etched, enamelled, stained and engraved. The textural qualities are fantastic and her drawn explorations are an indication of the creative process that takes place before starting work with the glass. What do you think?

Buckfast Abbey Stained Glass

2006-04-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

I've recently seen the beautiful stained glass at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh in Devon.

I've tried to post some pictures, but the machine doesn't like it and I've run out of patience. Will it work next time?

Frank Lloyd Wright

2006-04-19T01:02:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd put something geometric in for a change. Down with curves!

Need a mirror?

2006-04-19T00:55:00.000-07:00

A student has some large mirrors for the taking - I think about 6-7ft high by 1.5ft wide. If you are interested mail ivanjonesuk@yahoo.com.

Six, Eight, and Nine

2006-04-04T13:53:00.000-07:00

Respectively, top to bottom, Six, Eight and Nine.

These were all done by leading, sometimes fusing. I'm trying to make Seven without leading, that's why it's getting difficult.

Harry

Stevens Competition entries

2006-04-03T11:16:00.000-07:00

Two students have entered the annual Steven's Competition this year. They had to design and make a section of their design for a hospice window. Debbie won second prize two years ago, and highly recommended last year, so we are beginning to get a reputation here at Bristol School of Art. These two entries look like prize winners to me...will let you know how they get on. As always with the Steven's Competition, there is a real commission to be had.

Barbara Pulfer

Marco Partridge

More trees

2006-04-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

So, what you've done is explore all the "partitions" of ten. They are all connected in a tree which has one root.
I've made a glass panel illustrating this, as shown above. I've also made ones for "six", "eight" and "nine". I'm trying to make one now for "seven", but it's a bit complicated.

More later if you're interested.

Electric Kiln For Sale - £499 o.n.o

2006-03-29T01:32:00.000-08:00

I've been told about this kiln for sale, thought I'd give you first chance to buy. I haven't seen it, but this is the information I was given:

Single Phase 6KW Electric Kiln (runs off cooker socket)
2.6cubic ft
Very little use

Internal measurements:
H = 51cm/20"
W = 38cm/15"
D - 38cm/15"

External measurements:
H = 153cm/5ft
W = 71cm/28"
D = 76cm/30"

- Pyrometer and thermocouple available (extra)
- Price includes kiln furniture and cooker socket

Contact number: (0117) 942 4433 (sorry, no contact name)

Mathematical Trees

2006-03-28T00:23:00.000-08:00

Over the past few years I have been making glass pieces which are based upon a mathematical concept known as “Partition Trees”. People have been asking what they are, but it takes some time to explain it fully.

If you are interested, try the following little puzzle exercise:

Take ten identical objects, say playing cards, and divide them into any number of smaller groups, with any number of cards in each group. Put the groups in order of size, largest on the left. Now take one card from each group and make another group. If any original group contained only one object, that group is eliminated. Put the remaining groups in order of size, largest on the left. Now repeat the process again, and then again. After each re-formation, see whether that particular set of numbers has occurred before. What would you expect to happen eventually? Would you expect the process to go on for ever, or would you expect to reach some final state which cannot be altered? What would you expect to happen if you tried a different starting position? What if you try a different number to start with, say eight or nine?

Try it and see! If there is any demand, I will explain some more. I can also put up some pictures of the things I’ve made.

Engraving workshop

2006-03-22T03:20:00.000-08:00

Don't forget the Engraving workshop on Saturday April 1st, 9.30-4.30.

The tutor, Amanda Lawrence, did her BA at Wolverhampton and is intending to show some techniques that relate to Stained Glass. You can bring any current work you are doing if you think it might benefit from a bit of engraving. Or a lot.

If you fancy it, you can enroll at the front desk. It's only £10 to you.

Ursula Huth pix

2006-03-22T03:07:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple of Ursula Huth's glass panels that I don't have slides of. She's using thin sheet lead that she places over the glass before cutting into it to reveal the colour beneath.

Julia Rowe Designs

2006-03-15T09:10:00.000-08:00

Hi,

An Invitation to my
SPRING OPEN HOUSE

Julia Rowe Designs
Creative Fused Glass
Wall hangings, Mirrors, Dishes and Coasters

23 – 30 March 2006 Daily 2 – 7 other times phone first
at
58 Florence Park Westbury Park Bristol BS6 7LR Tel 0117 9424704
email: juliarowedesigns@hotmail.com

Looking forward to your visit.

Julia
For more info take a look at - http://spaces.msn.com/members/JuliaRoweDesigns

12 - Local Art Exhibition

2006-03-15T00:59:00.000-08:00

What? Work by 13 artists in a variety of media including painting, drawing, enamel, jewellery, glass and print.
When? Sat 18 and Sun 19 March 2006, 11am-5pm
Where? 12 Park Avenue, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5AH
Contact? Matt Benton or Jill Hutchings (0117) 9774168

Bohle Student of the Year Competition!!!

2006-03-15T00:54:00.000-08:00

Does anyone fancy winning a grand and an all-expenses paid weekend to Glastec - 'the worlds' biggest glass event' - in Germany? Then have a look at this..
I have application forms if you want one. Closing date 31 May 2006

Bohle Glass Student of the Year Award 2006
Entry will be open to students from all main land Uk educational establishments. All entries must use mainly glass as a medium or a subject. The work can be structural, practical or of an artistic nature. We will accept course work as an entry, if sanctioned by the institutes Head of Department.

The Prize
The winner will receive £1000 cash and an all expenses paid 2-3 day trip to the worlds biggest glass event, Glastec in Germany as a guest of Bohle Ltd., including a visit to the Bohle Headquarters.

Application via entry form available from Lisa at Bohle Ltd

Contact by mail, email or telephone
Please mark email or envelope 'Bohle Glass Student of the Year Award'
Lisa Tooth
Bohle Ltd
Fifth Avenue
Tameside Park Industrial Estate
Dukinfield
Cheshire
SK16 4PP
Tel 0161 342 1100
Email ltooth@bohle.de
website www.bohle.ltd.uk

Hi from Carol

2006-03-10T02:04:00.000-08:00

I finally created my account - thought you might like to see my website
www.carolarnold.co.uk

Carol

Chihuly boxed but not delivered

2006-03-08T01:57:00.000-08:00

Here's some photos taken at Chihuly's studio in Seattle. The middle one is glass at the bottom of his indoor swimming pool. Flash git.

Technical forum

2006-03-08T01:53:00.000-08:00

Does anyone have any questions about glass that they want to find the answer to? Ask here (just click on 'Comments', type it in and click on the 'Login and Publish' button ) and lo! it may be answered by one of us out here in cyberspace...

Arnolfini exhibition

2006-03-08T01:47:00.000-08:00

There's an exhibition of Mark Titchner's work at the Arnolfini - IT IS YOU. It's free and runs from Sat 25 Feb - Sun 23 Apr, 10am to 8pm. If you go, share your thoughts about it with us.

Here's the link (you'll have to cut and paste it, I can't make the links live, sorry):

http://www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/exhibition.php?id=8

Paula Rego exhibition in Bath

2006-03-01T00:52:00.000-08:00

There's an exhibition of Paula Rego's prints at Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. It's in two parts -
- Part One 4 February – 19 March
- Part Two 23 March – 4 May
Here's one of her paintings - might whet your appetite...

For more details go to:

http://www.victoriagal.org.uk/index.cfm?alias=home

New links

2006-02-21T10:21:00.000-08:00

Hi all, I've put some new links on the site - including Cappy Thompson's website and the International Festival of Glass. It's over the August bank holiday at Stourbridge in the Midlands. If it's anything like as good as it was last time it's worth a visit if you can make it. Anyone fancy it?

Welcome...

2006-02-04T08:36:00.000-08:00

... to the new Queens Road Blog (that's Blog, by the way, not Blob).

To get started:

- click on the 'I Power Blogger' button on the right
- click on 'Stained Glass'
- click on 'Create new post' if you want to add a new article or photo
- click on 'Publish Post' at the bottom of the page
- click on 'View Blog' tab, top right...
- ... and up comes your article or photo! Magic.

It's not the most intuitive of interfaces - so click on a few buttons and see how you get on. One tip - the 'I Power Blogger' button gets you back to the home page.

Good luck!

Ursula Huth

2006-02-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

Here's a poster of one of Ursula Huth's drawings followed by one of her windows. Any comments welcome... go on, you know you want to!