I am a British/Canadian Stained Glass Artist and Conservator based in England & Ireland; passionately committed to producing original, environmentally conscious glass art. Specialising in engraving, kiln forming and painting; I find technical variety and experimentation to be a source of sustenance and infinite inspiration.

I volunteer for the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), as a member of Council and Artists Working Group lead. Where I actively support our endangered craft and environment by organising professional in-person and online events. In an effort to empower the next generation and on behalf of the Lord Mayor Reflects (RLM), I facilitate artistic youth-outreach as a Special Educational Needs & Development (SEND) Arts Award Advisor. As well as supporting mature students with life-long learning, through teaching stained glass courses at a range of Adult Education Colleges and studios in England and Europe.

 

I’ve trained and worked as a stained glass artist/craftsperson in over eight countries; where I gained experience in contemporary, traditional and conservation glass applications, through apprenticeships, studio placements and advanced workshops. Freelanced for a range of technically diverse studios specialising in niche glass practices, delivering on complex architectural projects. I’ve received awards and grants from the Worshipful company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, BSMGP, RLM and American Glass Guild; and have been published by the Contemporary Glass Society, BSMGP Journal of Stained Glass, Art Etcetera Magazine and the Sunday Times.

As an independent practitioner, I like to use art as a platform for awareness; as a visual communication system, capable of engaging our global community on challenging environmental and humanitarian issues. Whenever possible, I use recycled glass, choose non-toxic techniques, reduce energy consumption and innovate new processes. Generally, I keep busy advancing my skill set, creating new work for exhibitions, markets and bespoke commissions; freelancing, facilitating, teaching and collaborating with individuals and organisations from around the globe!