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A family who had just bought a beautiful, traditional house in Gosport, Hampshire, invited me to repair their stained glass front door, which was...

If you love unique, handmade art and craft, don't miss the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen event at Upham Village Hall this August, which is part of the...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My final event of the year takes place at Twyford Community Centre in the picturesque village of Twyford, Hampshire, on Sunday 12 November 2023....

I know you like hearing about my stained glass window projects so here is one I particularly enjoyed. This came about when I met a lovely lady at...

When a lady had a new kitchen built, she decided the finishing touch should be a round stained glass window. She had an idea that she wanted a retro...

There never seem to be enough hours in the day to make all the ideas I have in my head. However, I have been able to make a few new pieces featuring...

I am pleased to say that once again I'll be exhibiting my stained glass artworks with the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen at the stunning Sir Harold...

When a Tiffany-style lamp comes to me for repair I am usually the first person to attempt that repair. However, sometimes the client has been...

When you add sunlight to coloured glass it comes alive. This is definitely the case with this large window hanger I made recently. Each raindrop was...

A lovely couple living in Alton, Hampshire, had an attractive real stained glass front door panel. Sadly, it had been damaged in various places,...

A good thing about stained glass is that it is weatherproof, so can be used outside, with a suitable supporting structure. Stained glass looks...

Alongside all the Tiffany-style lamp repairs I tackle for customers, I also make new Tiffany lamps to commission. One recent project was to be a...

Tiffany lamp repairs range from the straightforward to the complex - and often they are the more complex variety. However, recently I had two shades...

It is funny how trends come and go and then come around again. When I started learning traditional stained glass techniques (over 30 years ago!) one...

A very enjoyable commission was to make a set of eight bespoke stained glass panels for a stylish new home in Ampfield, Hampshire. This house had a...