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Glass for the garden

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Telephone: 
07836347427
How would you describe the work you do and why?: 

Working with leaded glass for items that last in the garden all year around. Working with glass to create sun catchers using copper or fused glass created in a kiln. Coasters, bowls are also created in the kiln and then using a microwave to create something very unique.

For you what does being an artist mean?: 

Working on something different from what I did in my career.

Describe what you call yourself/your practice?: 

Westhide Glass is based in Westhide. Herefordshire. Working with glass for a number of years. Starting with leaded stained glass, then working with copper to create smaller items. Then mixing this with fused and slumped glass created in a kiln and a microwave.

Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching: 

I do presentations on the techniques used, Stained glass using copper and lead/Using a microwave to create fused glass (typically under an hour) as well as teaching people in groups of one or two to create something that they can take away.

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