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Kiln fired glass provides a superb medium to work with colour and light.
It is possible to render every mood from the subtle to the vivid and the flexible and loose to the crisp and dramatic.
I began my journey into kiln fired glass whilst studying for a BA in Design at Glasgow school of Art between 2004-2008, my specialisation was in ceramics but there was a link to glass as both are silicate arts. Having always been a lover of colour and pattern I was fascinated by glaze and when a chance opportunity to try kiln fired glass came along I was hooked.
Initially I made only jewellery using dichroic glass in conjunction with transparent glass and pure silver wire. I began offering taster and full day workshops in this in 2009 and it is still one of the most popular.
In 2010 a workshop reorganisation enabled a new glass kiln, grinder, lap grinder and
circular saw. This equipment means that I can now slump bowls and dishes and cast and finish 3D pieces of glass.
Watch the Gallery as my own work diversifies and broadens.
Kiln-fired Glass Workshops
in Nottingham
- for enjoyment & creativity .....
My former career was as a teacher and I have always felt that within education there needs to be the opportunity
to try something new just because you want to. Working in Adult Education for a year convinced me of the need for
places to relax and enjoy creativity. It was for that reason that the Little Studio was set up.
There is an ongoing programme of Taster Sessions and Full Day Workshops throughout the year. The emphasis is on enjoyment and relaxation, with not a tick sheet in sight, the aim is to provide
a fulfilling learning experience.
I take a maximum of six students on my workshops in order for the atmosphere to remain relaxed and to enable me
to give plenty of help and support.
The last season of workshops included sessions on everything from larger pieces and bowls to using glass papers and pens. As usual the age range of participants has been as wide as the styles of work produced.
Recent private workshops booked included two hen parties, a new departure.
A new workshop layout around the wet area has made possible the purchase of a Taurus saw - this enables complex shapes to be cut easily when required. The forget-me-not pendant below, where I used the Taurus to cut the flowers, is an example of what can be achieved.
Find out more and check current dates on the Workshops page.
I can offer complete group bookings and parties on other dates.
Unique Jewellery in Dichroic Glass
The joy of working with beautiful colours is the motivation for my glass jewellery. Dichroic glass, with its fine metallic coatings, can sheen and reflect more than one colour at a time,
picking up colours from what is being worn.
The collections I produce move with the seasons and colours around me and no two pieces are ever identical.
Find out more on the Glass Jewellery page, and see examples in the Photo Gallery
I am available for commissions.
Additional Facilities on New Website:
You can now also book a place on the workshops and
buy jewellery & other glass artworks
via my new Online Shop & News website.
Demonstrations & Talks
Should your group or organisation (in the Nottingham area) be interested in hearing about glass jewellery making, I am available to give a talk with either a Powerpoint presentation or a demonstration.
The fee for this is £20, which goes to the Rotary 'End Polio Now' campaign.
Please contact me, by mail or email, for further details & to make arrangements.
Anni Gell BA BEd
Member of the Association of Contemporary Glass Artists
Email: mail@anni-gell-design.co.uk