Online Sale and Open Studio

I will be running an online sale Friday 17th June prior to opening my studio in Hebden Bridge 1st – 3rd July.  I have many seconds and one off pieces destined for both events as well as all my usual stock.  You should be able to find examples of all my usual work and a few surprises.

The online sale will be on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AbundantGlass/ from 9.30 – 5.00.  If you haven’t already liked my Facebook page please do to ensure you don’t miss anything.

Here are some of the items I’ve dug out so far.  I look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

Tour de Yorkshire artists featured in Living North magazine

ILiving North article am delighted that my new work has been featured in the Yorkshire edition of Living North magazine as part of a write up of artists response to Tour de Yorkshire.  Lovely to see the work of other artists with the same inspiration too.  Read the article here.

Yorkshire coast – Tour de Yorkshire new collection

I was delighted to hear that this year’s Tour de Yorkshire was taking in the East Coast.  It gave me an excuse to spend a couple of days in one of my favourite parts of Yorkshire.  The results, four more images that will soon be available as coasters, prints and cards and a lovely row of glass beach huts. Pre-orders welcome.

Bridlington, Sewerby Hall and Flamborough

Bridlington, Sewerby Hall and Flamborough

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Robinhood’s Bay

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Whitby

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Scarborough

Whitby beach huts.  Self standing row of glass huts

Whitby beach huts. Self standing row of glass huts

Glass Fair and Exhibition in Manchester this weekend 12-13th September 11-4pm

Glass rainbowContemporary Glass Society Northern Hub members, are exhibiting a wide and varied range of their beautiful glass work, in both an exhibition and fair at the Victoria Baths in Manchester this weekend 12-13th September 11-4pm, The Society promotes contemporary glass in all its many forms across the UK. This year there will also be drop-in glass workshops, demonstrations and talks. I will be exhibiting and selling my work at this event.

Further information

Schedule:

11am-1pm
Mini Mosaic – Childrens workshop run by Jane Littlefield (£1)

1.30pm-2.30pm
Stained Glass Demonstration run by Caroline Channing (Free)

2pm-4pm
Coaster making for kids – Childrens workshop run by Kay stowell (£1)

3pm-4pm
Painting with glass demonstration run by Chrissie Smith (Free)

Copper foiling demonstrations and “have a go” glass cutting tables for kids will run throughout the weekend!

Please do come and take a look at the fair and meet the artists as they man the fair and exhibition – all are happy to answer any questions you may have about glass-making techniques. You could join a glass workshop, watch various glass demonstrations, place a commission using your own ideas, or even buy your own piece of handmade, designer glass to take home with you. There are also activities for children available throughout the day.

Artists are also displaying their work in an exhibition in the Gala pool cubicles.

The glass fair and exhibition are open throughout the Heritage Open Days

Art in the Pen, Skipton 16th – 17th August 2014

artinpenOne of my favourite annual events, Art in the Pen opens for two days at the Skipton Cattle Market next weekend – Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August. This event brings together over 100 artists who work with glass, ceramics, textiles, metal, wood and print. Each artist is given a cattle pen in which to exhibit their work. http://www.artinthepen.org.uk/

I will be turning one of the pens in to my own personal gallery and my exhibition will include my whole Yorkshire Cyclist range, alongside my popular houses and rainbows and a few surprises.  Do come say hello if you are visiting.

Yorkshire Cyclist Collection – new stockists

I’m pleased to announce two exciting new ventures for my Yorkshire cyclists collection.  I am artist of the month in Spirals in Hebden Bridge and and my cyclist coasters and houses are now for sale in the Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery.

The Craft Centre and Design Gallery in Leeds

The Craft Centre and Design Gallery in Leeds

Spirals in Hebden Bridge

Spirals in Hebden Bridge