Inspired by Rare Beauty

I’m always fascinated by the way in which inspiration comes along – like a subtle tap on the shoulder or a instant flashing image in our minds eye. Just like the dream catching giant in Roald Dahls “The BFG” (The Big Frendly Giant) the artist captures the image in an instant. We then materialise these […]

Stained Glass2020-08-25T22:51:38+00:00July 31st, 2020|Nature, Stained Glass|

Stained Glass All Abilities at the Bay Centre

After a long hard search we feel so lucky to have found the perfect home for our stained glass classes. Our previous Somerset Skills and Learning Burnham center closed in 2017 due to government funding cuts.

We needed to find a new venue that could provide storage for our […]

Stained Glass2019-07-09T20:22:07+00:00July 9th, 2019|Somerset, Stained Glass, Stained Glass Classes, Stained Glass Courses|

The Dark Tower

“THE DARK TOWER”

The Dark Tower Stained Glass Door Panel

The theme for this unusual stained glass panel was inspired by The Dark Tower fantasy novel. The Dark Tower is of course now a major motion picture starring Mathew Mc Conaughey and Idris Elba, but my clients liked the vivid imagery that the Stephen King […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T22:46:19+00:00January 29th, 2018|Fantasy, Movie Art, Science Fiction, Stained Glass|

Stained Glass Courses near Bristol 2017

We have some exciting new stained glass courses and workshops for 2017. Why not try one of our courses in Wells or Burnham on Sea?

Somerset Skills & Learning are running courses and workshops in stained glass art and craft for beginners as well as the more experienced artist. It’s a […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:22+00:00January 13th, 2017|Courses, Stained Glass|

Glass Cutter Reviews

In the Middle Ages glass was cut with a heated and sharply pointed iron rod. The red hot point was drawn along the moistened surface of the glass causing it to snap apart; due to the thermal shock created by the heat and the water. The Medieval glaziers were exposed to a high […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:22+00:00November 25th, 2016|Artist, Artwork, Concepts, Cutting, Designing, Glass, Panels, Stained Glass, Windows|

The Art of Painting on Glass by Albinas Elkus

Hare Moon Stained Glass Recommends: The Art of Painting on Glass by Albinas Elkus.

There are a great many stained glass books to choose from when starting out as a student; but when it comes to painting on glass the selection is somewhat limited. Fortunately there is one book which is probably the only one you […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:23+00:00October 30th, 2016|painting, Stained Glass|

Saw-Whet Owl & Red Fox in Wisconsin’s Forest

Saw-Whet Owl & Red Fox in Wisconsin’s Forest.

The forests of Wisconsin are home to many creatures; among them are the Saw-Whet Owl and the Red Fox.

Although parts the forest are cut for timber it is good news that since the 1930s, much marginal crop and […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:23+00:00October 6th, 2016|Commission, Designing, Roundel, Stained Glass, wildlife|

Wisconsin Fox Commission

Fox stained glass to go to Wisconsin. The circular window created for a front door in progress. Bespoke Stained Glass to Enhance Interiors. The unique beauty of a custom made stained glass window can add another dimension to your living space. Because light illuminates stained glass, it has a profound effect on the […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:23+00:00August 31st, 2016|Commission, Glass, Panels, Stained Glass, wildlife|

Belladonna Hare

My Inspiration for ‘Belladonna Hare’ In 1662 Isobel Gowdie an accomplished young Scottish woman living in Auldearn Highland was tried for Witchcraft. Her story has been the subject of prose, drama, poetry and song. Maddy Priors song ‘The Fabled Hare was particularly inspired by Isobel Gowdie’s spell which was recorded as a part of […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:23+00:00July 1st, 2016|Artwork, Commission, Glass, Hares, Stained Glass|

The Hare with the Amber Eyes

The Hare with the Amber Eyes: with the aid of Silver Nitrate.

It is a popular misconception that colour is applied to the glass to create stained glass. The colour is in fact in the body of the actual […]

Stained Glass2019-02-25T03:07:23+00:00March 29th, 2016|Artwork, Glass, Hares, Stained Glass|