GLASS
GREGG ANSTON-RACE
GREGG ANSTON-RACE
GREGG ANSTON-RACE
Leading Cornish glass artist Gregg Anston-Race creates his stunning contemporary glass at the Craft Fusion Studios on the banks of the River Tamar that divide Devon & Cornwall.
Gregg, who was born in Truro and now lives on the North Cornish coast is strongly influenced by the landscape and heritage of his native county, distilling into his
Leading Cornish glass artist Gregg Anston-Race creates his stunning contemporary glass at the Craft Fusion Studios on the banks of the River Tamar that divide Devon & Cornwall.
Gregg, who was born in Truro and now lives on the North Cornish coast is strongly influenced by the landscape and heritage of his native county, distilling into his glass art the essence of the Cornish countryside and organic colours created using the natural minerals that gave Cornwall its rich mining history.
After leaving College Gregg worked in, and ran, various art related businesses where he developed his passion for art glass. Several years ago Gregg opened his own Studio, Craft Fusion Ltd, near the source of the River Tamar on the Devon and Cornwall border.
Gregg can usually be found on the beaches around Bude with a surfboard in tow when he's not in the Studio.
HELEN DAVIES
GREGG ANSTON-RACE
HELEN DAVIES
Helen Davies is a contemporary glass artist who studied at the North Wales School of Art and Design. She set up Fired Contemporary Glass producing handmade timeless pieces in her studio in Lymm. Influenced by nature and the elements, her artwork adds ambiance to its given surrounding.
SHEILA HENSON
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SHEILA HENSON
Sheila’s fused glass work grew from a hobby making small items for friends in her home county of Somerset.
Interest is now being shown in more contemporary tableware and decorative pieces with
Sheila’s glass combining art with practical use.
All pieces exhibited in A2 gallery can also be made to individual requirements in a variety of colours and design.
SALLY KENT
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SHEILA HENSON
My work is inspired by the beautiful Somerset countryside and the nearby Jurassic Coast. I work with a large variety of coloured fusing glass to build up layers of colour. The glass is fused in the kiln at high temperatures. By varying temperatures and timings different textures can be created within a piece. I often like to include metal
My work is inspired by the beautiful Somerset countryside and the nearby Jurassic Coast. I work with a large variety of coloured fusing glass to build up layers of colour. The glass is fused in the kiln at high temperatures. By varying temperatures and timings different textures can be created within a piece. I often like to include metals such as copper sheet and wire within my work. I am just beginning to learn the techniques of working with glass enamel powders which will enable me to achieve an even more diverse range of work. I make everything from large splashbacks, sculptures and wall panels to coasters and bowls, hangings and jewellery and anything else that takes my fancy along the way!
APRIL PEBBLE OWENS
APRIL PEBBLE OWENS
APRIL PEBBLE OWENS
After completing her BA (Hons) in 3D Design (specializing in Blown Glass) from Manchester University, April moved to Bristol and established herself as an artist and maker working with a range of materials, including; Painted & Leaded Glass, Fused Glass, Textiles, Ceramics & Oil Painting. April has since found herself a workshop at Rock
After completing her BA (Hons) in 3D Design (specializing in Blown Glass) from Manchester University, April moved to Bristol and established herself as an artist and maker working with a range of materials, including; Painted & Leaded Glass, Fused Glass, Textiles, Ceramics & Oil Painting. April has since found herself a workshop at Rock Farm in Shepton Mallet where she now predominantly focuses on glass and metal artworks.
STEPHANIE WHATLEY
STEPHANIE WHATLEY
STEPHANIE WHATLEY
STEPHANIE WHATLEY
STEPHANIE WHATLEY
Glass is the heart of my items and what an incredible medium it is. Did you know it is actually classified as a liquid? There is something mystical about glass. It has its own mind and it can tell us so many stories. Static, yet ever changing.
My designs are all developed and individually handmade by me, therefore every piece is unique. I
Glass is the heart of my items and what an incredible medium it is. Did you know it is actually classified as a liquid? There is something mystical about glass. It has its own mind and it can tell us so many stories. Static, yet ever changing.
My designs are all developed and individually handmade by me, therefore every piece is unique. I work with foiling and leading mostly but like to incorporate other materials and particularly enjoy metalwork creating everything from small ornaments, tall sculptures to domestic window panels.
Stephanie runs The Biggar Glass Works, based in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.