Samantha’s interest in the heritage craft of stained glass was sparked by traditional stained glass church windows often seen in the UK and intricate glass lampshades.  Having always been interested in creating things, she tried her hand at creating a leaded stained glass panel in 2018 and instantly became mesmerised by the beauty and creativity of glass art.  Since then, she has undertaken many stand alone courses on the art of fused or kiln formed glass, leaded light panels and Tiffany style copper foiled work.

 

Based in the North Hampshire countryside, Samantha creates pieces that often combine the beauty of glass with locally sourced, sustainable wood.  Working from a studio in her garden she is able to watch the local wildlife including a skittish Greater Spotted Woodpecker.

 

Whilst the method of copper foiling to create pieces is Samantha’s first love, she does create pieces in the traditional lead light style and with kiln formed glass.