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Located in Neston, Cheshire, Notarianni Glass produces a range of ultra modern hand blown glass. The natural structures of miniature plankton skeletons, looking like microscopic sculptures, are the source of inspiration for form and texture when developing pieces that are intended to capture, celebrate and explore the magical qualities of glass.  |
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Ana-Maria was born in Romania in 1956. She graduated from the Ion Andreescu Institute of Fine Arts, Glass Department in 1982. The process of decorating her glass requires two firings in the ovens. The first (Matizarea) fires the basic colours, giving the matt or opaque effect. In the second firing, the artists colours (Lusterele) are added. |
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Located in Neston, Cheshire, Charlie says of his work "Using the optical qualities of glass I feel my work expresses the simplicity, harmony and balance experienced in the Japanese architectural aesthetic which I have used as inspiration for my work. The qualities within the forms change with the use of the components as the spectator moves around them, yet they remain uncomplicated, retaining the clarity intended." |
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Dan Aston gained his degree in glass at Sunderland University and spent a post graduate year at the International Glass Centre, West Midlands. During this time he also worked at Broadfield House, a glass museum with a working hot glass studio. He set up Firefly Glass in 1998 at Edwinstowe, North Nottingham. Dan believes that the excitement and passion of glassblowing, reflecting the close relationship of the maker with the material is still the only way of producing glass with true originality and beauty. |
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Gozo Glass Limited is a locally owned family business established in 1989 on the island of Gozo, sister island of Malta. The unique glass produced here is inspired by the colours of the warm crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean, the brown hilled landscape, greenery and architecture. The natural talents of the craftsmen of Gozo in the skill of hand crafted glass, have become known around the world. The unique designs, techniques and high craftsmanship of Gozo have earned a reputation for excellence through it's unique 'in house' design work. A wide collection of items are available in many designs, colours and shapes. |
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Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Jane’s interest lies in light texture and form. Glass is the ideal medium. The pieces are free-blown in 24% lead glass. Once the pieces have been made and cooled down they are worked on extensively in the coldshop. They are cut, ground, polished, sandblasted and engraved. Each process adding another texture and dimension to the form. Inspiration comes from working with molten glass together with shapes, colours and moods in the Natural World. Each piece is totally unique. |
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The individual and unique work produced by Glasform, is created by the English designer and glass artist, John Ditchfield. Glasform specialise in collectable Art Glass and was formed in 1982 by John Ditchfield in Lancashire, England, although John started blowing glass in 1968. Working with the assistance of master craftsmen, John Ditchfield hand shapes and integrally colours the molten glass to create unique art objects. Each individually made piece is signed to verify its authenticity. Much of John's influence and inspiration in his work has come from the Tiffany Glass Studios.
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Founded by Kevin Pearson & Francis Salmon combined with Peggy Davies, one of the top designers of figurines for Royal Doulton. The company is now known as Peggy Davies Ceramic Sculptures and produces a range of mainly Art Deco inspired figurines, all hand moulded and hand painted. |
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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire and run by Louise Hawkins (nee Edwards) and Colin Hawkins. Louise studied design at Goldsmiths College in London, after which she took the one year Glass Techniques and Technology course at the International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill. Colin trained in glass at Sunderland University and the Royal College of Art in London. They formed LoCo Glass in 1998. A combination of traditional and modern glassmaking processes and techniques are used to create each expertly formed and finished hand blown original. A recurring theme is the application of hot glass gathers, that are manipulated and shaped onto the surface of a piece to create optical effects through the interplay of light on different layers. Sandblasting/Cutting and Polishing are also often used in various imaginative ways to create surface patterns and textures. Each piece is hand blown without the use of moulds, and made in their characteristic style. |
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Lorna Bailey was born on 10th February 1978, the daughter of Lionel and Jennifer Bailey and sister of Warren. She was brought up in Dimsdale View East, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. She has lived throughout her life in and around the Wolstanton area of Newcastle-under-Lyme and it is this area from which the majority of the names for her designs are taken.She attended Oaklands Nursery in Porthill, Ellison Primary School in Wolstanton and Wolstanton High School. From there she attended Stoke-on-Trent College leaving with a B.Tec National Diploma in Design (Ceramics). Stoke-on-Trent College is the successor to the Burslem School Of Art where Lorna`s illustrious predecessors in design, namely Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper, Charlotte Rhead and Fredrick Rhead and Mabel Leigh amongst others all studied Indeed due to her bold, striking designs Lorna is often referred to as the next Clarice Cliff ! |
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Malcolm Sutcliffe was born in England in 1954 and is married with two children. He went to Birmingham Polytechnic to study ceramics back in 1976 and was so drawn to the glass facility there that he changed direction and studied glass full time. After finishing the course at Birmingham Polytechnic he set up his first studio at Winyates Crafts Centre, Redditch also during this time Malcolm was employed as a visiting lecturer at Bristol Polytechnic and Stourbridge College of Art and Technology. He then spent a few years working at a glass studio in Cambridge before moving to Chesterfield and setting up a glass studio with two other glassblowers.Since 1991 Malcolm has been making his very distinctive hand blown glass in his own studio with the assistance of his wife Jean. In November 2001 Malcolm and Jean moved to Cornwall and are turning a redundant bakery into a new glass studio. |
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Partner of Siddy Langley, has been blowing glass for around 8 years. |
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All Okra designs
are limited editions either because, as a small innovative company,
we regularly introduce new lines or because they are designated
as such and individually numbered. It would also be true to say
that as each piece is individually hand-made, no two pieces are
ever the same and therefore each may be regarded as a limited
edition of one! Traditional skills have been combined with the latest technology, skills and knowledge, perfected at our modern studios located in the heartland of the English crystal industry in Stourbridge. |
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Peggy Davies Ceramic Sculptures The Peggy Davies family business was set-up in 1981 by Peggy Davies and her son Rhodri, producing collections of Figurines and Toby Jugs at a workshop on the family farm in Longnor, Staffordshire. The creativity of Peggy Davies was a major feature of Royal Doulton sculptures for many years where she modelled more than 250 different figures. Her artistry was featured in the various models made by Peggy Davies Ceramics and ensured the success of the newly formed Company. The Company began working with Kevin Francis Ceramics in 1987, making a variety of limited edition pieces. Following the death of Peggy Davies in 1989, the business moved to larger premises in the City. New modellers were commissioned to carry on creating the collectable ranges – a policy that continues today. |
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Started in 1989 by glassmaker Roger Tye. Roger graduated from Manchester Polytechnic in 1975 with a BA Hons. in glass and metalwork. All products are designed by Roger and made entirely by hand. |
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This pottery began in the 1840's, and then developed into Hop Ware, Rustic Sussex Ware and Belle Vue Pottery, before being developed further, after the War, by the famous potter Wally Cole, who created what is now known as Rye pottery. |
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Andrew Sanders and David Wallace met at North Staffordshire Polytechnic in 1974. After graduating they established their first workshop in 1981, moving to their present workshop, in North Yorkshire, in 1992. The tools and techniques Andrew & David use have changed little over 2000 years, being invented and developed by Roman glassmakers. Combining these traditional techniques and inspired by historical artifacts, they produce a wide range of functional and decorative glass which is unmistakably contemporary. The pieces are made in close collaboration, but are designed individually by either Andrew or David. Each piece is signed by the maker. |
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Peter Holmes,
Kenneth Scott and Andrew Holmes have formed a new company. |
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Her style is
distinctive. the colours strong and the shapes have a fluid quality
which is appreciated by the growing number of collectors who
follow her work closely and are delighted by the latest designs.
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Historical revivalist and contempary glass specialist Michael Hunter of Twists Glass Studio in Scotland is one of the leading glass designers/makers in Britain today. With 27 years experience in industry and studio glass making, his exquisitely detailed work is respected as being finely made and challenging. Michael uses a combination of traditional and contemporary Venetian techniques to create beautiful works of art, all hand finished at the furnace. |
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