by Linda Banks | 18th May, 2024 | Blog
I have been busy making new stained glass designs for my display and sale at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, near Romsey in Hampshire (4-9 June 2024, 10am-5pm daily). I’ll be exhibiting with the talented makers of the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen once again, so there...
by Linda Banks | 18th May, 2024 | Blog
It has been a while since I made any new free-standing stained glass panels and all the beautiful magnolia flowers I have seen recently inspired me to create this magnificent magnolia design. To mirror the gentle pinks of the magnolia flower, I selected a pale pink...
by Linda Banks | 16th May, 2024 | Blog
Recently I faced the challenge of making a Border Collie dog in stained glass. This was a special gift for someone who – like all dog lovers – dotes on his precious pooch. I decided a profile view would be the most effective and set about creating a design...
by Linda Banks | 15th May, 2024 | Blog
Sometimes a piece of stained glass really lends itself to the design you are making. This was the case with a sparkling, stained glass koi panel I made recently. I used a streaky, yellow-orange translucent glass with an iridescent surface for the bodies of two...
by Linda Banks | 30th October, 2023 | Blog
After a two-year gap I am excited to be returning to Guildford Cathedral for the always-buzzy Craft & Flea event. Taking place on Saturday 4 November 2023, this popular gathering presents a fabulous mix of top quality art, craft and design. It will be great to...