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I am sad to report that another major event in the art calendar has had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and that is the...

Sadly, the COVID-19 restrictions continue, with little prospect of us being able to visit friends or loved ones in the near future. While many of us...

Koi carp are revered for their colourings and markings in Japan, as well as for their tenacity for swimming up rivers against the current. In Japan...

It is always distressing when cherished objects around the home get damaged. It is even more upsetting when they are made of glass. While...

Do you love to sew or do you know a keen stitcher? Even if you have never picked up a needle or threaded a sewing machine, perhaps you still enjoy...

How different things have become for everyone in the past few weeks. Every day there is more bad news about the effects of COVID-19 and how...

There are many iconic buildings in New York, reproduced in New York skyline pictures and emblazoned on souvenir T-shirts, but I'm not sure how many...

With Spring in the air and daffodils popping up outside, I was inspired to create some new stained glass Easter gift ideas. I can't remember whether...

Unfortunately, as greater controls are placed on movement of people across the UK each day, several art and design events have been cancelled or...

Do you know a red panda fan? This picture would make a perfect gift for them.

If you haven't taken a trip to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey, Hampshire, they are certainly worth a visit. As well as the spectacular 180...

The respected annual contemporary art and sculpture trail AppArt, held in Godalming, Surrey, attracts interior designers and art lovers to view and...

This fun Union Jack stained glass commission was the result of a request to create a modern table lamp for a lady who is mad about everything 'Union...

If you are looking for something a bit different to the usual flowers or chocolates for your Valentine's gift this year, a handmade stained glass...

This commission for a canal boat sculpture has proved very popular in online posts. Clearly there are a lot of people across the country who enjoy a...

Like many other crafts, sewing is seeing quite a revival - just look at the popularity of the tv series The Great British Sewing Bee! This vintage...

When you have designed a new product it is great to see how it fares with customers in the real world marketplace. The recent Christmas fairs I...

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is rising to the challenge of an interesting commission from a customer. You never know what they will...

Tiffany lamps are generally quite hardy overall, being constructed from lots of small pieces reinforced with lead-coated foil. However, when someone...

These shiny, stained glass stars can hang anywhere around the home, with their large hanging loop. You could add a ribbon to match your colour...