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Thanks!
To everyone who came by and made my week at The Qusy such a pleasure. Next up for me is Suffolk Open Studios but you can also done selections of my glass at Craftco in Southwold, Great Walsingham Gallery and Frame in Norfolk and Designer Makers 21 in Diss.
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Collections
#slowsunday got busy - posting in the afternoon! #glass based on collections/collectors and cabinets of curiosity. The two non-local items in the small case are a treasured stag beetle from Malaysia and a casualty of my favourite blue&white from Thailand. Yesterday a guest filled me in on the plight of the stag beetle in the UK (critical) and advocates leaving the tree stumps and fallen branches well alone whenever possible. Thanks to everyone who has made their way into The
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Make A Plan
A world of tranquil loveliness, likely your first cuckoo of the year and much to explore and enjoy. Appreciation for everyone who has come by already to welcome me back. I’m here until May 6th #makeaplan
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Being Woman
A wonderful run at Mandell’s Gallery and plans are being explored for 2027. Appreciation for my fellow artists and the artists eye and technical skill of Gillian Allard.
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Weekend
It’s the final weekend at Snape Maltings for @suffolkcraftsociety in partnership with @brittenpearsarts and worth a visit in every way. My Riverbank and Estuary #glass reflect the shifting colours and shapes that form the landscape, the blues (Estuary) have been most popular, perhaps that reflects our appetite/need for blue skies. I will be opening solo here at The Quay Gallery next Thursday at 1pm so #savethedate !
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Provenance
Where did these #glass talisman earrings come from? I’m not really sure, galloping up from my subconscious while in the process of exploring talismans/amulets connecting fortune and fertility. As with the following pieces, my #talisman rings (similarly serious, silly and suprising) have also been very popular. It’s our last week of Being Woman at @mandellsgallery in Norwich, it’s a wonderful gathering of artists so do visit.
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Place Weekend
Estuary #glass blown and worked with fine silver in the flame. It’s Place Weekend at Snape Maltings with the Suffolk Craft Society in Gallery 21 and The Dovecote along with an exciting programme of events from @brittenpearsarts #makeaplan
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Other Eyes
Award-winning artist/photographer Gillian Allard’s image of my Talisman necklace.
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Feeling Seen
An experiment made and a gift received on the same day… feeling ‘seen’, the house has emptied again - belated Happy Easter!
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Place
As the River Alde ebbs and flows through the reeds, layers of subtle colour and texture are revealed then concealed by the tide. Riverbank totem of flame-sculpted, blown and stacked glass elements, in Gallery 21 (& The Dovecote) with the Suffolk Craft Society in partnership with Britten Pears Arts at Snape Maltings.
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April
Memory & Desire #glass earrings. ‘April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain.’ With the utmost respect for The Wasteland, I reckon February or March are stronger contenders for cruelest month? Find a selection of my glass at the splendid Being Woman exhibition at Mandell's Gallery until April 18th 2026
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Snape Maltings
Opening today! Selected Suffolk Craft Society Makers at Gallery 21 and The Dovecote in partnership with @brittenpearsarts in a striking showcase that reflects their upcoming focus on ‘Place’.
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Talisman
Talisman #glass ring; a heart for love, an eye for protection, coral for vitality and three wishes for good fortune. Find a selection of my amulets, talismans and charms at Being Woman, Mandell’s Gallery in Norwich until 18th April. A varied, diverse and exciting gathering of artist working across across a wide range of media including film, performance, sculpture, paint, print, ceramics and mixed-media #makeaplan
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Craftco
Take the weather with you… find a selection of my #glass amongst many treasures at the unique destination that is @craftco_southwold
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Herbs
Herb Garden #glass necklace: over 100 sculpted elements, including five stoppered vessels, a snake in the garden and a tiny skull memento mori. Potions, poisons, prophylactics and cures. Find my glass at @beingwoman2026 with @mandellsgallery in Norwich until April 18th.
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Mothering Sunday
‘Gain a child, lose a tooth’, my mother, trained as a teacher, had seven children (eldest daughter, second child here) and was a widow too early. She cut our hair, made our clothes and exquisite toys, decorated our houses, baked every day for years when money was tight and had an open door policy to other children and folks. She taught us to read before school, dug out the books when we wanted to learn something new and distributed solid (and not always welcome) advice. I’m o
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Let No Man Steal Your Time
Herb Garden: potions, poisons and cures. Find my #glass with @beingwoman2026 at Mandell’s Gallery in Norwich.
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Being Woman
Eyes in the back of your head? A pair of #glass and bamboo hair-sticks, taken off my hands and immediately worn yesterday. An International Women’s Day spent with friends and fellow artists at the opening of Being Woman (attended by around 300 folk) where you will find similar #glass of mine. This impressive and diverse exhibition runs through to the 18th April - and I’m going back for another look without the crowds!
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