Work of any size and complexity can be undertaken, based on an original design from either myself or the client. Location is not an issue, as I have worked for clients both locally (Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Cheshire) and nationally across the UK.
A complete service is provided from conception through to completion, and I aim to involve you fully in the design process. Above all, I am aiming for customer delight!
Initial assessment
For customers who live locally the commissioning process begins with a site visit as it gives me a sense of the ambient light, and helps in choosing glass which would be suitable for the location. This assessment can also be done remotely using photographs of the location you have in mind. We can then discuss your ideas and expectations by looking at the portfolio and identifying which styles you prefer. Once we have exchanged ideas about design style, colours and themes, I would be able to provide you with an accurate estimate of timescale and how much the panel will cost. Different styles have different levels of complexity, which in turn affects the price. The assessment also allows us to agree on delivery and installation options, such as encapsulation in double-glazed units and secondary glazing.
I am able to liaise with joiners and builders for new-build projects to ensure that window installation is seamless.
Pricing
As a guide, the cost for window and door panels is calculated on the basis of their size, and the price range quoted will take into account the complexity of the design and the types of glass used to construct the panel.
As peoples needs are very diverse, the budget in turn can help determine which design styles are possible.
Designing
I will then produce a scaled design which is well-researched, and can be altered until you are completely satisfied.
These sketches are finished on the computer and are designed to give you an accurate impression of what the final panel will look like.
Making
Once the final design has been approved I recommend a visit to the workshop so the you can look at the glass which has been chosen and make any necessary changes. It is also a way of getting an insight into the making process. Work ranges from small, free-hanging pieces to door panels and pieces designed to fit new or existing windows of any size.
Restoration and repair of existing panels can also be carried out, please contact me for more information.
Kingfisher Window
Feature window, 2024
This window was commissioned by the clients to form a focal point for their new-built home. The design was very much a collaboration with another artist, her original illustration being worked up to be suitable for making in glass. The glasses used were Wissmach Aqualite, English Antique and Lamberts, painted, silver stained and enamelled to create the detail in the design.
Wavy Abstract 1
Feature window, 2024
This porthole window was one of a matching pair commissioned by the clients to bring colour and interest to existing openings in an internal wall. The glasses used were Wissmach Aqualite, English Antique and Lamberts.
Wavy Abstract 2
Feature window, 2024
This porthole window was one of a matching pair commissioned by the clients to bring colour and interest to existing openings in an internal wall. The glasses used were Wissmach Aqualite, English Antique and Lamberts.
Crested Grebes
Feature window, 2024
This painted window was commissioned by the clients to bring light through an existing doorway between hallway and kitchen. The glasses used were Wissmach Aqualite, English Antique and Lamberts, and the bird detail achieved with painting, enamelling and silver staining to make the dusky red more vibrant.
Abstract Flow
Screen window, 2023
This abstract screen window was commissioned by the client to provide privacy, colour and beauty for a consultation room without having an impact on the amount of available light. The glasses used include Lamberts Gold Pink on Clear and Gold/Pink/Silver/Yellow on Clear
Sun Flower
Hospice window, 2023
This abstract landscape panel was commissioned by Rotherham Hospice as part of a wider programme to make the reception area feel more welcoming. The design features the red sunflower logo of the Hospice as well as a representation of the Tree of Life sculpture located in the garden area outside.
Quilt
Kitchen window, 2023
This abstract panel was commissioned to provide privacy for a kitchen window which overlooked a neighbouring property. The clients were very much involved in choosing the colour palette and glass textures which obscured the view through the window.
Ammonite
Picture window, 2022
This abstract panel was commissioned to fit a newly-created internal window. The clients wanted the design to reflect the windows of the Sagrada Familia and also reference the story of St Hilda, the first Abbess of Whitby Abbey. Mediaeval folklore has it that the ammonite fossils in local rocks were created when she turned all the evil serpents in Whitby to stone.
Butterfly Dragonfly Abstract
Picture window, 2022
This abstract panel was commissioned as a Birthday present to make the most of a well-lit hallway window. I was given a great deal of freedom to create a design based on a butterfly and dragonfly using English Antique and Lamberts glass.
Elements
Picture window, 2022
This abstract panel was designed in partnership with the client for a small studio apartment. It was framed in hardwood to provide a feature window that works when viewed from either side.
Ashford-in-the-Water
Hallway Door Window, 2021
This panel was the second of three commissioned by the clients to celebrate the Peak District landscape surrounding their new home. It features the famous Sheepwash Bridge over the River Wye
Monsal Head
Hallway Door Window, 2021
This panel was the first of three commissioned by the clients to celebrate the Peak District landscape surrounding their new home.
Felt Violin
Hallway Door Window, 2021
This panel was commissioned by the clients to bring light and colour into a dark hallway. It features many references to personal travels and creativity which they wanted to celebrate.
Islamic Pattern
Free-hanging window, 2021
This panel was commissioned by the client as a commemoration for a family member. It was created using the geometric techniques of Islamic pattern design within the shape of the arch often found in Islamic architecture.
Coeur de Lion
Pub Door window, 2021
This design for this window was based on the pub sign outside the Coeur de Lion, the smallest pub in Bath. It features several references to Sugworth Hall, the client's home, and was commissioned following the extensive restoration of 146 windows that I undertook there.
Dovedale
Stairwell Feature window, 2021
This stylised landscape window was commissioned as a birthday gift by the client and features a view along Dovedale, along with wild bluebells. It is secondary glazed in front of a sealed unit to preserve the surface texture and reflected light from both lead and glass.
Ornamental Bridge
Transom window, 2021
This window was commissioned as a birthday gift by the client and features one of their favourite local landscapes, the Ornamental Bridge in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. It is an internal window but well lit by a skylight behind the panel.
Garden Abstract
Feature window, 2021
This abstract window was commissioned as an anniversary celebration by the clients and features several personal themes which they chose to include in the window. The panel was encapsulated in a sealed unit with Pilkington's optifloat satin glass facing outside to obscure the view behind the window.
Sagrada
Porthole window, 2021
This design for this window was inspired by the amazing glazing at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.. It was commissioned by the client to provide a central feature in the wall of a new extension, and is made entirely of highly textured and varied mouth-blown glass.
Lalique
Faux window, 2021
This design for this window was inspired by a Lalique enamel clasp. The window was commissioned as a faux window to be placed between two other windows of the same shape and size, it is evenly backlit with an LED panel so the light intensity is very similar to the natural light admitted by the windows either side.
Derbyshire Landscape
Front door triptych, 2020
This window was commissioned as a celebration of the landscape that surrounded the client's home. It affords privacy whilst still admitting plenty of light.
Cressbrook Church
Lancet Window, 2020
The window was created in collaboration with a local artist, Jeff Perks as a gift to the village of Cressbrook. I particularly enjoyed this commission as it presented an opportunity to work with another artist and stretch my stained glass technique to create a panel that we were both happy with. The design is based on an original lino print that he created, and is a celebration of the nature that surrounds the church in the heart of the Peak District. It was dedicated in August 2020.
Butterfly Abstract
Hallway Feature Window, 2020
The brief for this commission was to make a feature window adjacent to a new front door. The clients wanted the window to pick up on the colours of existing handmade glass lampshades that featured in a house full of original art.
Landscape with viaduct
Front door panels, 2020
The brief for this commission was to make a feature window in a new front door. The stylized landscape was a way of combining different ideas and themes in a way that appealed to both clients.
Paine's Bridge
Hallway transom window, 2020
This window was commissioned by the clients to make a feature of the well-lit transom window above the front door. The brief was to depict a favourite location, Chatsworth Park in Derbyshire. The centrepiece is Paine's Bridge.
Enticing Valley
Hallway feature window, 2019
This window was commissioned by the clients to make the most of a very well lit hallway inner door which looked down the front path leading up to the house . The aim was to make a window in the style of a much-loved artwork, and entice the observer into a better world where everything is possible.
Bee & Harebell
Stairwell feature window, 2019
This window was commissioned by the clients to make the most of a very well lit stairwell window by utilising a striking but simple design. The aim was to make a window that would feature two of the most-loved features in the walled garden behind the house. I wanted to highlight the bee in flight and the curves of the hanging harebell flowers.
Hellebore
Stairwell feature window, 2019
This window was commissioned by the clients to replace an original panel with a design more in keeping with their interest in nature and flora, especially the hellebore flower. The aim was to make a window that would mask the view behind but still admit plenty of light to illuminate the stairwell. I wanted to make a feature of the natural curves of each individual petal and used English Antique glass to get the exact colour match.
Mare and Foal
Play room picture window, 2019
This window was commissioned by the client for the play room in their new home . The aim was to make a feature of an opening in the stone wall by designing a window featuring a horse and foal. I felt the best way to create this was by painting a window focussing on the relationship between a mare and her foal. The design was painted on English Antique glass using traditional techniques.
Summerhill Barn
Living room picture window, 2019
This window was commissioned by the client to make a feature a window in the living room of their their new home. The brief was to create a design based on the local Cotswold landscape which also allowed elements of the orchard beyond the window to remain visible. The window is composed almost entirely of English Antique and Lamberts mouth-blown glass
The Ravello Tree
Front Door Surround Window, 2019
This window was commissioned by the client to make a feature of the front door surround for their new home. The idea of the design resulted from a fusion of the clients favourite themes (including the Ravello Tree on the Amalfi Coast) with a play on the period leaded lights often found in Edwardian homes. The fully refurbished house dates from that period so the window connects the house with its past.
View through Bower
Feature window, 2018
This brief for this panel was to create a stylised window which contained elements of treasured English and Slovenian landscapes. Glass from the original window which this replaced was used in the border to provide a link to the other period panels in the hallway.
Murano 2
Narrowboat door panel, 2018
This window was one of a pair designed for a newly commissioned narrowboat, and the clients wanted the design to harmonise with the colours of original works hanging in each room. The abstract style is based on a close-up view of a piece of Venetian blue Murano glass
Murano 1
Narrowboat door panel, 2018
This window was one of a pair designed for a newly commissioned narrowboat, and the clients wanted the design to harmonise with the colours of original works hanging in each room. The abstract style is based on a close-up view of a piece of Venetian blue Murano glass
Dark Peak
Front door panels, 2016
This brief for this window was to create a set of panels which provided a striking entrance for the client's newly-opened Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The theme is based on well known landmarks in the Dark Peak: Frogatt Edge, Win Hill and Lose Hill
Tree Frog
Free-hanging panel, 2015
This design was created for a client whose French farmhouse was visited annually by these striking creatures
Cheviot Hills
Feature window, 2015
This window was created in response to the client's desire to create a picture window in their new extension. The brief here was to portray the unique shapes and seasonal colours of this Northumbrian landscape. Each panel is encapsulated to achieve the thermal qualities needed in a large window
Clematis Abstract
Oriel window, 2016
This window was created on the theme of one of the clients favourite flowers, the Cote D"Azur clematis
Revelation
Exhibition panel, 2008
This panel was created for the 40cm2 Exhibition curated by the British Society of Master Glass Painters. The sole brief was to create a panel 40cm x 40cm in size, and the design was inspired by a highly magnified view of a peacock feather. 'A hidden world within'
Abstract
Mezzanine entrance window, 2006
Created as an abstract to highlight the beauty of mouth blown glass
Autumnal landscape abstract
Sidelight windows, 2015
This pair of panels was created to frame a new entrance to the living room. The client wanted an abstract design which strongly featured autumnal colours and the leaf shapes of local trees and wild flowers
Ladybower
Archtop window, 2015
The brief for this window was to create a stylised view of Landybower Reservoir and Crook Hill in the Derbyshire Peak District. A mixture of mouthblown and rolled glasses were used to create the window and the four panels were encapsulated to improve the thermal efficiency of this large sash window.
Grace's Window
Celebration window, 2015
This window was commissioned to celebrate the life of one of the pupils at White Waltham C of E Academy. It was a privilege to create this window, and the children at the school contributed their memories in the form of some great pencil sketches. The overall theme was very positive, inspired by the hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and the magical Blue Morpho butterfly.
Abstract
Stairwell window, 2015
The brief for this window was to create an abstract which incorporated 'hidden' references which were meaningful to the client. The window also needed to afford a degree of privacy without cutting out the light, hence the use of some heavily textured glass
Thistle Abstract
Bathroom window, 2014
This pair of panels was created to provide some privacy for a client's bathroom. The design was based on the fretwork in a favourite chair
Abstract Flow
Transom window, 2013
One of my favourites. This window was commissioned by the client with no other purpose other than to celebrate the beauty of light shining through coloured glass
Cheadle Landscape
Fanlight window, 2013
This window was commissioned as a birthday gift and the brief was to create a stylized representation of one of the client's favourite local landscapes.
Victorian Twist
Door panels
Paired door panels with floral design based on a family woodcarving
Hope & Rebirth
School reception window, 2009
Window commissioned by St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Sheffield. Using appealing shapes and colours I've tried to create a window that is vibrant and full of life, much like the children at the school. The sun and the dove with olive branch are symbols of hope and rebirth. The red pattern represents new life with the circular area corresponding to the light or source of all things
Abundance
Feature window, 2012
Made with a mixture of glasses, the brief here was to produce a window with a classical Pre-Raphaelite style to suit the surrounding decor.
Inspired
Music room window, 2010
This window depicts the theme of the four seasons, combined with a spiral fortuitously suggesting the scroll of a double bass (an instrument played by both clients)
Oak Abstract
Oriel window
This circular panel was commissioned to make a feature of an existing window overlooking the client's hallway. The brief was to feature the seasonal changes of the oak tree
Oak Abstract
Front door panel, 2006
A stylised panel based on the theme of the white magnolia flower
Y Ddraig Goch
Interior door panel, 2008
Interior door panel depicting 'Y Ddraig Goch', the Welsh Dragon
Maiden
Practice panel, 2006
This small free-hanging panel was created as an exercise in traditional painting, staining and enamelling techniques
The Owl...
Sidelight window, 2012
An abstract panel based on a natural theme with owl. This window forms one of a matching pair of hallway entrance windows
And the Kingfisher
Sidelight window, 2012
An abstract panel based on a natural theme with kingfisher. This window forms one of a matching pair of hallway entrance windows
Possibility
Exhibition panel, 2004
This panel was created for the 30cm2 Exhibition curated by the British Society of Master Glass Painters. The sole brief was to create a panel 30cm x 30cm in size, and the design was inspired by a visit to Haddon House and seeing the exquisite quarried windows of the Long Gallery for the first time
Watery Abstract
Front door panel, 2007
This panel was commissioned by the client to enhance the light coming into the hallway.
Hide 'n' Seek
Exhibition panel, 2012
This panel was created for the Games 2012 Exhibition curated by the British Society of Master Glass Painters at the University of Swansea in Wales. The sole brief was to create a panel whose design was based on the theme of games. I used the opportunity to try out new techniques with glass painting
Wedding Celebration
Transom window panel, 2007
An abstract transom window whose design is based on that of the clients' wedding rings
Bamford Edge
Feature window, 2012
The brief here was to create a window which obscured the view both ways and depicted the Autumnal colours of Bamford Edge in the Peak District.
St John's C of E School, Blackpool
Architectural commission, 2009
St Nicholas' C of E School, Blackpool
Architectural commission, 2010
The idea for this window came about after the School was extended and a new hall built in March 2009. The 1m x 5m window was unveiled at a Dedication Ceremony held on 16th September 2011, which was attended by the whole School including former teachers and pupils. The stories and teachings of Jesus play a very important part in the lives of the children at the School so the window was designed around five significant events in His life. From bottom to top the panels depict the Nativity, Jesus talking with Children, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the topmost panel symbolizes the Light and a candle flame which is one of the motifs of the School.
When designing this window I wanted to express these events in a way that was both accessible, meaningful and uplifting to the children. So with the Nativity panel, for example, I also wanted to convey the power of the relationship between a mother and child. by having each facing the other in a moment of tenderness.
Celebration window
Oriel window, 2012
This abstract design was commissioned to celebrate the life of a family member, and the brief was to create a design that was both beautiful in itself but which also had hidden meaning for the family
Abstract
Oriel window, 2009
This abstract window was created with vibrant colours and plenty of movement, along with considerable contribution from the clients, both of whom are artists in their own right
Qamariya Abstract
Pool room window 2016
This window was commissioned by the client to bring coloured light into a swimming pool room and have it reflected on the surface of the water. They wanted the panel to feature the peacock feather 'eye' in the style of Yemeni Qamariya windows so I added a contemporary twist by having the pattern repeat itself in the form of a 'sunrise'
Leaf Cascade
Hallway window 2017
This front door panel was commissioned by the client to create a contemporary piece of art to complement the hallway of their Edwardian house. The artwork was an interpretation of the client's own design, the goal being to preserve the flow, colour, mood and lightness of her original sketch. The transom window above was reglazed in clear restoration glass in keeping with the Edwardian period
Cumbrian Landscape
Picture Window, 2018
Here I was asked to create a window depicting the Howgills in Cumbria, an area that remains very precious to the client. Elements from different vistas were combined to create an image that conveyed the look and feel of the place, a celebration of the fells between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
I commissioned Dave to create two panels for our inner front door. Our Edwardian house would have had decorative glass, which unfortunately had been removed in the past.I did not want to reconstruct the past, but create a new piece of art which would reflect my taste and compliment the house.After some thought and research, I produced a sketch of my idea, which I discussed with Dave. He suggested types of glass and colours, and seemed to understand what I wanted to achieve. When he emailed his design I was very pleased with his interpretation of my drawing. He caught the flow, colour, mood and lightness I wanted.Now every time I descend the stairs or walk from the kitchen to the living room I smile, as I am bathed in wonderful colours and light. Even when it is dark outside the design and colours are a joy
Claire C
My husband requested for his 65th birthday a commissioned stained glass window of a favourite local view. We had seen Dave’s amazing work at the Buxton Dome’s “Peak District Artisan” Exhibition and consequently asked him to design a window pane for us for above our front door.Dave worked with us on the design using two of our photographs which he managed to combined to make the piece really spectacular and unusual. Having agreed with the design and the specific glass colours the resulting window pane is beautiful, especially as his attention to detail is second to none. We would recommend Dave to anyone wanting a bespoke piece of art work.
Joan and Pete H