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I use a technique of making images from glass mediums & firing it in layers, in a kiln, to create one-off Glass Art images, with surfaces that are raised, tactile & highly reflective.
“When I make a repeat design, I change it by making a different view or change the colour combinations to keep it fresh & to evolve my designs.
Kiln Formed Glass – I work to commission making large Panels of Glass & Triptychs; interjecting the clients chosen themes & colour combination into the design.

New For 2021; Sculptural Cast Glass “Body Works” & Personalised Cast Glass Sculptures.
During lockdown, through the CGS Zoom meetings I was introduced to different methods, of making glass, of which I never thought I could do. I have now added to my repertoire, Signed – Limited Editions Cast Glass Sculptures & Personalised Cast Glass Footprints or Hand prints…
My Group, of Artists: The ‘Take Five Artists Group’, started working together in 2018. We are a diversified group, being, we all work in different mediums and for May 2023 we will be exhibiting at the ST Albans Museum… alongside the Sustainability Market. The theme is based on my kiln work, ‘Earths Seven Natural Elements’ & ‘The Periodic Table of Elements as Conceptual & Abstract Glass Art.
” Very exciting, because my Cast Glass sculptures will be displayed alongside the Museums Ancient Roman Artefacts of: Fired Clay – Cast Glass – Bronze.

My work is often inspired by my surroundings – sheep filled meadows, the sun setting over the brow of the hill whilst the woodland owls call to each other, coastal scenes which evoke images of carefree seaside holidays … each piece designed to bring a smile to your face.

In business as a glass artist for over twenty years Jackie has undertaken public art commissions up and down the country, each involving community engagement. Jackie also takes private commissions and repairs stained glass. She takes part in local Open Studios events – previously Yorkshire, now Dorset. She regularly teaches short courses in stained glass.

We are the UK’s main System 96 dealer, with the biggest range of sheet glass, frit, dichroic and accessories in the COE 96 range from Spetrum, Uroboros and CBS Dichroic. We have a 7000sq ft show room in Bristol with free car parking, you are welcome to visit, browse and get free advice from our friendly team!

Through careful attention to detail with my dimensional pieces, my aim is to share a respect of the natural world in a tangible way, drawing the viewer into the work of art.
The depth of the pieces is created by using several techniques – using layering and diminishing the size, colour, tone, texture, and translucence on each receding layer. I generally use 6 to 9 layers of glass and once all the individual layers are painted, with hot-fire enamel paints, they are pre-fired (sometimes 2-3 times) and then kiln-cast into solid panels.
I’m inspired by the translucent qualities of glass, colour gradations, curvilinear designs and nature inspired artwork. I also love working to commission.

My background… I began working with stained glass, reverse glass painting and fused glass. My body of work includes stained glass windows, fused glass splashbacks for kitchens & bathrooms, glass wall art and dimensional pieces of glass artwork!

I blend heritage stained glass methods with modern techniques to create individual pieces of glass art that can fit into both residential and architectural spaces. Often working to a brief that captures my clients’ unique stories or memories, I work to create both three dimensional and two dimensional imagery in glass using a wide variety of glass mediums. Designed to interact with natural light, changing throughout the day and casting beautiful reflections that transform the atmosphere of the space for which they were chosen.