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A major stroke in 2019 left Keith with a paralysed left arm and leg, however turning
to his passion through bleak times and pandemic isolation Keith learnt to re-use his
arm and hand to regain his capability. After three years of hard work, Keith was able to return to glass with a renewed focus and direction.
Keith continues to explore the limits of glass and is evolving forms and texture to his work with an interest in naturally induced regularity.
Keith also offers workshops and courses exploring the history of glass with entertaining interactive and animated audio-visual presentations often accompanied by a practical demonstration to art societies around the country.

Sell dichroic jewellery, run workshops making tea light holders, suncatchers, curves and the like.

My recent sculptures are organic in nature. They are inspired by and made from a range of sometimes strange and always wonderful natural objects and organisms. I have a particular love for fungi and slime moulds and for me they symbolise the beauty and complexity of the natural world and at the same time, hope for the future of our planet. For me, glass is the most magical, ethereal and sublime material and it captures something of the mystery and wonder of the world around us. My pieces are sometimes anthropomorphic and playful, at other times abstract and emotionally charged. Very often I explore ideas around corporeality, life cycles, ageing, growth and decay.

Her primary art media is glass which she often combines with performance, installation, ceramics, and printmaking. In her recent work, she focuses on feelings and emotions which were triggered during the pandemics – anxiety, fear, vulnerability, anger, and entrapment.

I have recently been working on casting its a very long process and I have a lot to learn but am thoroughly enjoying the journey!

My work tells the story of the ADHD experience, an exclusive insight to the mind of an artist who can show you what the reality of ADHD is. Many people struggle with ADHD and to the outside eye this is not always seen, my work aims to bring those struggles to light and show the positives that ADHD can bring.

I make all sorts of things, from windows and suncatchers, to jewellery and mosaics. I make because I love the colours, and the sparkle, and the essential.joy that creation brings. I’m rubbish at selling any of it, but I leave that most up to the amazing Rosie at the Makers Barn in Petworth – well worth a visit for so many other reasons, including ceramics, ironwork, wood crafts, paintings, decorative and functional items of every possible variety made by UK artists, all in one place!

Mandy has always been passionate about the arts and specialises in home décor, personalised gifts and jewellery with a particular interest in combining techniques and exploring texture with the aim to showcase her work at exhibitions and galleries. Sharing the joy of glass fusing with fellow glass artists and the community. Each piece is finished by hand up to the point before the firing takes place…the outcome is sometimes unexpected as the glass melts. Sometimes two or three firings are required.

Currently working on our 2nd year student exhibition ‘Dry Run’ at the Shipley Gallery in Gateshead, 24th May.