Dave Griffin is a stained glass artist based in the Peak District, Derbyshire.
Ashley Walk
How to commission a window
William Morris window
Barn Owl
Mediterranean Sail
Samson
Wisteria abstract
Kingfisher window
Quilt
Crested Grebes
Abstract Flow
Sun Flower
Ammonite
Elements
Felt Violin
Islamic Pattern
Coeur de Lion
Marlie
Paine’s Bridge
Dovedale
Lalique
Summerhill Barn
The Ravello Tree
View through Bower
Perle D’Azur Abstract
Sunburst
Garden Abstract
Abstract Flow
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St John’s Primary School
Courses

Services Provided

Design, making and installation of windows for domestic, ecclesiastical and architectural settings.

Stained glass and leaded lights

Restoration of windows both in situ and in the workshop.

Triple glazing (encapsulation) of new and existing stained glass.

Personalised tuition.

About Me

This website gives you an introduction to my work as a stained glass artist.

Windows are made using traditional techniques and materials, and all are designed in full partnership with clients. The glass I use is specially chosen to suit the location and ambient light, and as a result the shade and quality of each piece changes with both the weather and the time of day.

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Commissions

Commissioning a stained glass panel allows you to acquire a unique piece of art which above all is an expression of your ideas. A complete service is provided from conception through to completion, and I aim to involve you fully in the design process.

My inspiration comes from the beauty of shapes and forms found in nature.

How to commission a window

Stained Glass Tuition

If you are interested in making your own panels I offer one-to-one or one-to-two tuition in my Derbyshire studio which will provide you with a good foundation in the design and making of decorative stained glass.

Two or three day courses typically focus on the practical aspects of design, glass cutting and soldering with a view to completing your own small project using traditional leading techniques. For people who are already familiar with the basics I can offer more advanced instruction in glass painting, staining and enamelling.

The cost of tuition includes the provision of all tools and materials required, plus fresh tea, coffee and biscuits.

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Testimonials

For the second time we commissioned Dave to make a stained glass window panel. The result is another stunning piece showing a hunting barn owl which compliments our beautiful stained glass grebes.
Dave is a joy to work with. He listens carefully to your requirements but is also happy to make suggestions. Throughout the whole process he keeps you informed and involved, from the initial drawings, to choosing the glass. He also sends regular updates with photos of his progress. 
We always had total confidence in Dave’s ability to produce a magnificent piece.
When we first saw the finished glass panel for the first time it made me cry (in a good way!). The first piece he produced for us elicited the same response!
Both our glass window panels have been very much admired by our family and friends.
We cannot recommend Dave highly enough and would never consider using any one else should we want another piece of stained glass. He is an outstanding craftsman and artist.

Lynn & Ashley F., 2026

Barn Owl

Dave creates truly beautiful bespoke pieces. I wanted two stained glass windows to fit into stone mullions, both depicting our family arms. He produced two absolutely stunning windows both fully encased and triple-glazed! Not only are they spectacular to look at, especially with the morning light shining through, but being sealed triple-glazed, they are also incredibly energy efficient! I can’t thank him enough for such beautiful bespoke pieces of art!

Owen J., 2025

After removing an existing piece of very traditional stained glass from a round bathroom window, we commissioned Dave to make us a new one to complement our refurbished ensuite and link into the garden. We have never commissioned anything like this before, and Dave was absolutely brilliant with guiding us through the entire process. He was incredibly patient, and flexible working with us as our ideas for the window evolved. The finished piece exceeded our expectations, and compliments the room beautifully. It is certainly something which makes us smile whenever we enter the room, and we feel so proud that his piece of art work is a permanent fixture in our home, and will be for generations.

Emma & Nigel K, 2025

David provided a first class job from start to finish, after commissioning him to provide a 50th birthday present for my wife.I cannot express how happy I am that we found Dave to help create the most stunning stained glass window for us at our new-built house in Kew. He did the most wonderful job and we are so impressed with the final result. We started with an idea for a picture of kingfishers, one in flight and one resting on a branch surrounded by bull-rushes and other waterside planting, which Becky, my artist god-daughter, sketched up for us. From this idea, Dave went on to refine the sketch and make suggestions as to how the idea could be improved and be made workable as a piece of stained glass art and then, once we were happy with the proposed look, he went on to actually construct it.


Dave was a joy to work with. He established a good rapport with Becky and the communication between the three of us was always truly collaborative and productive. We even managed, returning from a trip north, to visit him at his workshop in the Peak District to get a feel for what the business of creating stained glass work was all about.


Dave also sent photographs of every stage of the process so we could see the window begin to take shape and get excited  about what it would eventually look like. It’s the most visible feature of our house from the street and it was important that we got it right. I absolutely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dave to anyone who’s contemplating some lovely stained glass for their house or for anywhere. He is a true craftsman and produces beautiful works of art to the very highest standard.

Maggie & Andrew G, 2024

Kingfisher Window