Independent family-run art glass studio
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A small but well-equipped production studio with gift gallery based in The Craft Courtyard at Harestanes.
We produce a range of unique and individually handcrafted dichroic glass and sterling silver jewellery, kiln-formed fused and stained glass for the home and garden. We can make to order and also offer gift vouchers. Workshops are available in both glass fusing and stained glass. |
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As a Mother and Daughter team we create a unique range of handcrafted art glass for the home and garden; from traditional stained glass decorations and panels, to contemporary kiln formed glass jewellery, decorations and
homeware. Our work is inspired by nature: from the beautiful landscapes of the rural Scottish Borders, to the stunning coastlines of Eyemouth, and Northumberland. Contemporary abstract curving lines with complimentary colours, to illustrative realism of wildlife – our work is a fusion of our combined styles and modern art. |
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RACHEL - glass fusing
After almost 30 years in the Civil Service, I attended a night class in Stained Glass at a local college, in Stirling in 2005.
Within weeks I was addicted and ordered all the glass, tools and equipment.
I went on various training courses in glass fusing and trained with Zurich based Erna Piechna, a well renowned and respected glass artist with expertise in kiln formed work.
I then successfully started and ran my own glass supply business and training studio RETROglass for almost 10 years with my Husband, before moving down to the Scottish Borders for a lifestyle change, where I re-discovered my passion for art glass.
I set up our glass studio on 2nd April 2016, with my daughter, Georgia, joining me in March 2020. I work in kiln-formed glass, otherwise know as glass fusing. This allows me to create unique glass homeware, as well as jewellery in our studio.
Within weeks I was addicted and ordered all the glass, tools and equipment.
I went on various training courses in glass fusing and trained with Zurich based Erna Piechna, a well renowned and respected glass artist with expertise in kiln formed work.
I then successfully started and ran my own glass supply business and training studio RETROglass for almost 10 years with my Husband, before moving down to the Scottish Borders for a lifestyle change, where I re-discovered my passion for art glass.
I set up our glass studio on 2nd April 2016, with my daughter, Georgia, joining me in March 2020. I work in kiln-formed glass, otherwise know as glass fusing. This allows me to create unique glass homeware, as well as jewellery in our studio.
GEORGIA - stained glass
As my parents ran their own glass supply business, I grew-up surrounded by glass, artists and training workshops.
From a young age I learned the art of stained glass from both of my parents, as well as having the opportunity to work with a variety of incredible glass artists over the years.
I studied Fashion Technology BSc Hons, a course that combined design and business. I then continued onto graduate with an MA in design from Heriot-Watt University. After working in the Fashion industry, I returned home to the Borders and rekindled my love of glass. I feel that my education in design coupled with my glass experience gives my work a different style.
In recent years I have attended glass painting workshops by Brian Waugh, a renowned glass painter, as well as online classes by Ellen van Dijk an incredible portrait glass painter.
Stained Glass is my passion, I love creating new pieces of art using such as traditional method. I work in both traditional lead came as well as Tiffany style copper-foiling, and create my own designs.
From a young age I learned the art of stained glass from both of my parents, as well as having the opportunity to work with a variety of incredible glass artists over the years.
I studied Fashion Technology BSc Hons, a course that combined design and business. I then continued onto graduate with an MA in design from Heriot-Watt University. After working in the Fashion industry, I returned home to the Borders and rekindled my love of glass. I feel that my education in design coupled with my glass experience gives my work a different style.
In recent years I have attended glass painting workshops by Brian Waugh, a renowned glass painter, as well as online classes by Ellen van Dijk an incredible portrait glass painter.
Stained Glass is my passion, I love creating new pieces of art using such as traditional method. I work in both traditional lead came as well as Tiffany style copper-foiling, and create my own designs.
Community involvement
Throughout the year Harestanes Glass Studio works with local charities and community groups by offering talks, workshops and taking part in fundraising and craft fairs.
Many community groups contact us for talks and presentation, we have visited various WI's and Rural groups.
Learn more about our community values here
Many community groups contact us for talks and presentation, we have visited various WI's and Rural groups.
Learn more about our community values here
Blog
We have a short blog with updates on events, projects and past Newsletter posts.