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Are you looking to surprise and delight someone you love? What better way than with a unique, handmade gift? Hearts are the traditional symbol of...

We all love that cuddly bear 'of very little brain', Winnie the Pooh. Were you captivated by the original illustrations of E H Shepard in books, or...

The trend of 'make do and mend' that accelerated during the coronavirus lockdown has shown no sign of slowing. So many people found damaged...

There is increasing focus on what companies can do - and are doing - to help preserve our planet. Here at Orchid Stained Glass there are several...

Adding a stained glass window - or windows - to your home not only brings the joy of light and colour, but it can add value too. For many years I...

Do you have an old or damaged Tiffany lamp that you would like repaired or refurbished? Many people have been inspired by the hugely popular TV...

Have you ever thought about decorating your home with stained glass? If a stained glass window or light catcher are not for you, you can still have...

There are so many types of stained glass available today, which make it great for different projects. While clear, coloured glasses make fantastic...

Having finished my 'in person' events for 2021, I have been making a few new stained glass pieces this week to restock the shop. The first is a...

One of the best parts of the job of being a stained glass artist is the unexpected requests that clients bring. A recent commission I had was for a...

This oval Art Deco stained glass window was made for a couple in Gosport, Hampshire. They were renovating their wooden front door but did not like...

Can you recreate a tattoo as a stained glass panel? Yes I can! The tattoo on this occasion was a representation of a Viking long ship, inked on the...

I'm excited to be returning to Surrey this November to show my stained glass at the Craft & Flea event at Guildford Cathedral. Come on down to...

I designed this stained glass dragon for a very special new grandson who arrived recently. To ensure it was kept safely away from little hands, I...

I've had a steady stream of Tiffany lamp repairs to carry out recently. The most common problems occur around the vase cap (the round metal part on...

The picturesque Titchfield village hosted an array of original art and craft in an exhibition at the end of October. A move of venue for Fareham Art...

It's time to revisit (or visit!) the Shop section of the website! There are lots of new, small stained glass pieces to choose from. These include...

These two detailed and decorative stained glass panels came for repair from a client's parents' home. They had been framed in internal doors....

It has taken many years for me to get round to it... but I have finally hosted my first stained glass class! A lovely lady contacted me after seeing...

Fareham Art Group is celebrating its 70th anniversary with an art exhibition and craft fair on 30 and 31 October 2021. The long-established art...