Having previously commissioned some stained glass with disappointing results, we were keen to avoid the same mistakes. We viewed Dave’s online portfolio and very much liked his work, so decided to visit him in his workshop to discuss what we wanted. As soon as we met Dave we knew instantly we were in good hands. He showed us samples of his work and talked us through the process. He explained his lead time was around 12 months which was fine with us and also reassuring as it’s testament to how popular he is. During the following months we sent a selection of photos giving an indication of what we wanted. Dave then sent a computer image showing an interpretation of what we asked for. Although he was very happy to use that as a starting point it was in fact exactly what we wanted. He then sent various pictures of the glass he planned to use to get our thoughts. Having finalised the design Dave started work on the piece. During the ensuing weeks Dave sent regular pictures of his progress and phoned to check we were happy with everything. He was very responsive and kept us involved the whole time. Despite being sent regular pictures we were not prepared for just how stunning our glass would look in real life. In fact I cried…it was so beautiful! We cannot recommend Dave highly enough. He was a joy to work with, a consummate artist and craftsman.

NB Dave’s workshop is in beautiful part of the Peak District so an ideal area to combine a stay for a few days.

When we first decided to have a stained glass screen to divide two rooms, we looked at many designs on the web for inspiration. We had a complete open mind and gradually found colours and a theme which included water and flow. We have two screens and two doors and wanted the design to flow from one end to the other. Imagine our excitement when we noticed that the designs and colours we liked were all from a stained glass artist living in the next village. His work was wonderful and we made contact and the rest is history! Dave is so thorough and sensitive to his clients needs. Living so close to Dave’s workshop meant we were able to see and be involved in the choosing of glass and be able to see Dave’s careful, exquisite work as he moved through the stages of making our screen. It was amazing not just the excitement but also to have an active part in the making. This was a big decision for us and needed to include different aspects and Dave also manoeuvred our conversations carefully. We are totally delighted with our finished screen and now it’s installed it is a joy to see each day. We would totally recommend Dave for your small and large projects. He’s creative, has an amazing eye for colours and glass and is part of a craft that deserves more recognition.

I wanted to get my wife something special for her 65th birthday and she suggested a piece of modern stained glass. Together we spent several weeks looking at the websites of stained glass artists and there were many excellent ones. In the end we settled on Dave Griffin whose designs were fresh, imaginative and beautifully proportioned. We contacted Dave who came to our house to survey the site, talk us through the process and discuss design. He understood exactly what we wanted and produced an impressive first draft. We asked for a couple of tweaks which he incorporated producing a finished design my wife was delighted with. When the window was installed we were staggered by the beauty, the intricacies and the craftsmanship. My wife can’t stop looking at it. Dave was brilliant throughout the process and produced a large piece which exceeded our expectations. We would recommend him without reservation.

As we were planning a refurbishment of our little apartment I came up with the idea of knocking a whole in an internal wall and having stained glass framed to fill it so the rooms each side would benefit.  So I set about trying to find a stained glass artist whose style I liked.  I found Dave online and really liked his work.  He was very responsive and upfront about the timing due to his current commissions, but that fitted into our plans. I designed an outline and Dave worked with me to realise it into a stained glass version of my idea, and didn’t get impatient with my various small tweaks to the initial design.  Covid restrictions meant we had to choose glass over Zoom, but then due to delays on my side, I was able to reconfirm our choices in person.  Dave kept me updated with progress on the glass cutting and construction with regular photos.  It was great to see the piece come together and then amazing to see it in person when we went to collect it.  It is now in place and looks stunning from both sides and is the focal point for both rooms.  Dave is so talented and delightful to work with.  I highly recommend him for any stained glass project you may have.

Dave produced 3 different local scenes, each comprising several panels, to install in some of our internal doors. They are all truly wonderful and we smile every time we see them! Our visitors love them too and they always attract compliments. Dave is so talented and his ability to create beautiful, colourful images from such gorgeous glass is amazing. Dave carefully chooses each piece of glass and expertly builds images that are full of life. Dave worked closely with us to develop ideas ensuring the locations depicted reflected the places we love. The 3 scenes work really well together and with our decor. Each door is now a work of art depicting well known beauty spots, like Monsal Head, as well as our own little idiosyncracies! Dave kept us involved in the process, updating us on our position in the waiting list, inviting us to his workshop and explaining his techniques. He was also extremely tolerant when our building project was significantly delayed! Thank you Dave!

We were keen to replace a solid door with some stained glass to improve the light coming in from our south facing back room into a very long and dark hall in a Victorian terraced house. We wanted the window to represent our lives, tell our story, in some way.

Working with Dave was so easy: he understood what we needed and we enjoyed sharing our ideas with him and then seeing the ideas he came up with. He involved us at every stage, but it was his interpretation and design ideas that made our windows so fantastic . The whole process was great from the initial discussion, to visiting his workshop half way through, and then seeing the final piece. 

Dave took great care to facilitate us bringing our precious windows home and also in the advice he gave to our joiner on fitting. 

From start to finish it was a thoroughly enjoyable commission and the final piece has transformed our home. Tremendous!

David’s work is of the very highest standard. We had over 140 windows to restore at our 16th century home. The work required extensive knowledge from a heritage / historical perspective to ensure that only the correct materials were used. David is one of the very few people left on the planet with the knowledge and skill to restore and create beautiful windows.

We approached Dave Griffin to create a stained glass window for us to celebrate a significant event. He listened well to our thoughts and ideas and consulted with us at all the stages of the production. We felt involved in the process and although the pandemic interfered with the timings It was well worth the wait. The window is beautiful, the choice of glass used and the intricate design just perfect for the setting. 

David provided a first class job from start to finish, after commissioning him to provide a 50th birthday present for my wife.

We were involved right from our first meeting with David who skilfully absorbed our comments and ideas to produce a wonderful masterpiece that we can enjoy for the rest of our lives.

He captured and represented how we wanted the glass to be and we truly enjoy the end result every day.

We approached Dave to design us a feature window to occupy a space between the porch and hall way of our house, receiving light from both directions. From the start, the process was collaborative and enormously satisfying. We looked at some of Dave’s work online before he came round to find out what we wanted in terms of abstract/naturalistic design and to offer ideas on colour and basic concept. He came back to us with a proposal, which we liked so much that we asked for no changes. It featured a stylised butterfly inspired by mouth blown Venetian Murano glass.  Dave used traditional glass painting techniques and four different glasses from the UK, Germany and the USA, each with different textures and density. We visited him in his workshop towards the end of the process and to say we are thrilled with the result would be an understatement. We have a beautiful window, which will reflect the changes in light throughout the day and give us endless pleasure.

Having worked with Dave Griffin on stained-glass themed products some 14 years ago, I was delighted to bump into him at the Chatsworth Flower Show a couple of years ago.  Fortuitous because I’d had some vague inclination to feature some stained glass somewhere in the house – now I could do something about it.  But what, and more difficult, where? Having decided on a triptych in glass for our recently installed front door, the whole process from draft design to installation ran smoothly and, of course, pain-free.  We did have to wait a while but – what’s worth having is worth waiting for, right?

Dave Griffin produced a lovely piece of work. He worked closely with us and came up with ideas to decide on the final design. We are delighted with the outcome.

Dave has created the most beautiful stained glass panel for our front door. He is so easy to work with, instantly understanding what we had in mind, which is a representation of the rolling Derbyshire countryside in the style of a painting we already have and love. Dave sent us photographs as the lush design came to life, enhancing our anticipation. Our front door is visible through our front gate and down the road so the entire village is enjoying Dave’s work as they go about their business. We’ve had many comments from villagers, all so complimentary. You do such beautiful work, Dave. Thank you so much.