Welcome

A broad education in design, visual studies and art history has led to my career in glass design and book illustration.

Much of my work draws on experience of rural landscapes, conservation and local history. I also enjoy holding community workshops and tutoring. My work may be commissioned as single pieces of work or as part of broader projects.

Enquiries are always welcome to discuss ideas or requirements.

News

This year I have a residency at Malham Tarn Field Centre as a part of a new County wide project called 'Inspired by Heritage' funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Harrogate Borough Council and Chrysalis Arts Development.

I am working with Centre staff, visitors and local people to design and build stained glass panels focusing on the heritage of the Centre. I will be basing myself at the Centre at the end of August and running workshops there at the beginning of September. The Field Centre and its beautiful setting is proving to be a great source of inspiration for my work.

I have completed several larger projects over the last year: an internal foyer window for a primary school in York has been installed, having involved two student classes in workshops for the design; and a large glass cross has been installed as a focus for the renovated church at Bransholme, Hull, using a lightbox for a very brilliant effect!

I also have a series of glass panels hanging in the Herriot Gallery in Hawes, North Yorkshire. The gallery has a range of local crafts and artworks and offers delicious teas, coffee and cakes.

COURSES

I will be holding further courses this autumn and winter. These will include ones for glass painting and sand-blasting. Please contact me if you are interested.

Weekend courses

Small numbers (max 6) ensure personal attention. No experience is necessary, but specialist courses can be provided. Longer 3 or 4 day courses can be accommodated.

I am currently investigating various venues for courses in North Yorkshire because of requests from people at various locations - if you can suggest a location for a course, especially if you have a group of interested people, let me know - I might be able to bring the course to you!

Recent Projects

Mr Eggstraordinary

One of several line and wash drawings fo...

Hollings Hill Beech

Window panel 2001. Leaded, painted antiq...

Upland landscape

Line and watercolour illustration for De...

Blanket Bog

Line and wash. For Defra Environmental ...