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A glass artist exploring Kiln-froming techniques, Iinspired by images of the natural environment.
I generally work in copper foil stained glass but also do leaded work and kiln work. My main areas of expertise are Tiffany style lampshades, decorative mirrors, glass wall and window hangings but will turn my hand to almost anything involving sheet glass.
Trained and practised as a Physical Education teacher specialising in dance and drama Patricia first discovered glass engraving whilst on a school trip to Austria where she was fascinated by the copper wheel engravers. She did not however take it any further until 1991 when she started to study engraving under teachers from the Guild of Glass Engraving. She was elected as an Associate Fellow of The Guild of Glass Engravers in 2002.Patricia uses mainly "drill engraving" although recently her work has broadened to include "graal", stipple and cameo techniques. Her first Cameo piece, "Inspiration through the Generations", was recently selected for exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London as part of their "Inspired by the V&A" 2003 competition.Examples of her work can been seen in many countries around the world including USA, Canada, Lebanon and Qatar. Patricia is happy to discuss and undertake commissions.
Born Edinburgh 1948. Studied stained glass, drawing and painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. Post-graduate study, various awards and bursaries. Head of stained/architectural glass course at ECA 1979-2000. Member of Council, British Society of Master Glass Painters, London. External examiner at Swansea, University of Wales 2002-2005.
After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 1996, I set up a smallstudio in Orkney where I concentrate on Kiln-formed glass.