Lifetime
experience;
Apprenticed mechanical engineering technician at Hayward & Tyler,
Luton and worked in specialised engineering projects worldwide.
Working with glass in various forms since 1992, exploring decorative
glass by gilding, engraving flat glass & crystalware, kilnwork
including painting, coldworking, fusing & slumping.
Lived and worked in Belize and returned to UK so that the children
could finish their education here in the UK and have reasonable
opportunities afterwards.
Now resident in Belize for the duration :-)
Current
activities;
Working from home studio, exploring the addictive intricacies and
fascination of torchworked borosilicate glass.
Future
hopes and ambitions;
To continue workshops/skill-sharing activities for people interested
in learning the craft or wanting to augment their current skill
level.
To create a skill source centre.
To generate more interest and promote Art and Craft in Belize.
Hobbies
and interests;
Outdoor interests include walking, natural history and ecology,
whilst guitar, reading, engraving, calligraphy, woodwork and acknowledging
simple acts of human kindness are other pastimes.
Married
with four children. Excellent health, non smoker.
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Encouraging
excellence in glass as a creative medium
Professional
Member
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Listed on the Crafts Council Register of Makers in London
Listed
on the National Crafts register of Belize
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