Steve Robinson Glass

More Glass Fusing Workshops!

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-05-31T12:33:18+01:00

The workshops we have been holding in May have been such a success that we are planning to hold further workshops later this year. Email us now for further details and to register your interest.

Craft and Design Award Winners Exhibition

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-05-31T12:31:22+01:00

From now until 17th July 2011 visitors to the Ferrer's Gallery in Leicestershire can see and purchase from a selection of Steve's bowls and dishes. Steve won the Gold category for Glass in the Craft and Design magazine awards last year, and this exhibition showcases his and other award winners work. For more details see www.ferrersgallery.co.uk.

The revolution starts here!

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-04-06T12:34:52+01:00

We have been designing handmade glass splashbacks and developing the wow factor in people’s kitchens now for seven years or more. We have been aware for sometime that our splashbacks once installed will turn a good kitchen into a great kitchen and as our art work has progressed our splashbacks have become the focal point not just in the kitchen but of the home.

So now is the time to exploit this space to its true potential. Splashbacks no longer need be a flat surface - lets utilise the space to create a still functional yet three dimensional undulating art form ,whether it be made from one sheet or many different shapes which come together as one finished piece! The area behind the hob or Aga and even behind your humble sink can be used now for expressing yourself like no other space in the house can, taking kitchen design further into the 21st century. Viva la revolution.

Further images can be seen in our image gallery.

New... Sale Page now online

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-30T12:56:03+01:00

We have an ever-changing selection of kitchen splashbacks, bathroom splashbacks and other glass panels, all available with a 50% or greater discount. These have only been available to visitors to the Glass Studio in Pembrokeshire, until now. All of the splashbacks and panels can now be viewed online on our sale page. We update the stock as new pieces become available and as each item is sold. We include details with each panel as to why it is a sale piece, and the cost of delivery. You are of course welcome to come and see the panels in person at our Studio near St Davids in Pembrokeshire, or you can purchase by mail order and we will despatch your chosen panel to you – we can take payment over the phone with a credit or debit card.

Glass Fusing Workshops on the Beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-17T14:14:36+00:00

May 2011 is Craft and Design Month – a national celebration and promotion of crafts across the UK.
The aim of Craft and Design Month is to make the general public more aware of the existence of handmade goods as an alternative to mass produced products.

To celebrate, for the first ever time Steve is going to be holding "introduction to glass fusing with enamels" workshops each Saturday in May,
here at our Studio in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Why not combine a glass fusing workshop with a shortbreak to Pembrokeshire - May is one of the best times to visit this beautiful area, when the flora and fauna are stunning. Situated between St Davids and Solva we are ideally positioned for you to access safe sandy beaches, secluded rocky coves, the coastal path, rare wildlife, historic monuments, numerous outdoor activities, plenty of cafes and restaurants serving home-cooked local produce – the list goes on and there is something for everyone!

For more information on visiting Pembrokeshire take a look at
www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk or
www.holiday-pembrokeshire.co.uk or www.visitpembrokeshire.com

So what are you waiting for! Read full details about our workshops by downloading our info sheet. Book now to reserve your place – spaces will be strictly limited to five per workshop, and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Jackie Morris Glass Splashback Commission

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-16T16:26:54+00:00

St Davids and the surrounding area is a magnet for artists and has been for many years, drawn by the natural beauty of course. But it was not until I relocated here almost five years ago that I realised just how big the community of artists and craft makers is within this area of Pembrokeshire.

One of St Davids' residents is Jackie Morris - artist, writer and soon to be film maker who recently commissioned me to make a splashback for her newly refurbished house and fabulous attic studio just outside St Davids. The splashback was based on Jackie’s own design - a meticulously hand painted labyrinth comprised of small pebbles (found no doubt on nearby Whitesands Beach).

Jackie, fascinated by processes we use here in the studio, asked if she could come and watch and take a picture or two, eventually writing an article on the ensuing days fun, for a local magazine. The design on paper looked straight forward but glass fusing with enamels never is and we were trying something untried. It all looked good as we closed the lid of the kiln that evening after a long days work, only to return the next day to find that due to a combination of events during the firing process we had built up too much stress within the glass and eventually the panel cracked. Another day at the coalface and we finally decided to make the panel exactly as before but this time fire the main Labyrinth motif on the surface, which was a success and changed the dynamics of the piece, and I’m happy to say that the final piece is now on the wall behind Jackie’s range cooker. We are soon to commence making a sink splashback for the area around her sink in the kitchen opposite the cooker which will complement the original piece. And what, I hear you say was your renumeration for this industry? Only the original cover artwork of her beautiful book Tell Me A Dragon which hangs pride of place in my son Ruaraidh’s bedroom wall. Lucky boy!

See me in action on the Jackie Morris website.

Vote for your favourite maker, Steve Robinson

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-14T14:48:11+00:00

Great News! Following his success last year (winning the Gold prize in the Glass category) Steve has again been entered in the craft&design Selected Awards. People have been visiting the site to vote for their favourite designer makers, at present the number of votes coming in each week is almost double what it was last year.
Please place your votes for Steve Robinson in the craft&design Selected Awards and you could win a prize through www.craftmaker.co.uk

Follow this link to view Steve’s page at craft&design, and click the logo at the bottom to get voting.

More Awards Success for Steve

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-08T15:58:02+00:00

We have just heard that one of Steve's latest designs has been shortlisted for a national award! His new Pebble range
( see news item below) has reached the finals for The Tile Association's 'Wall Tile of the Year' award for 2011. This follows our previous successes in these prestigious awards - Steve won the 'Best New Innovation' category in 2003 and 2005, and then was a finalist for in 2009 for Wall Tile of the Year.

Sneak Preview of New 'Pebble' Design

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-03T14:33:12+00:00

Inspired by the coastal location of our studio, Steve has created a new collection to add to our successful ranges of unique handmade glass tiles and splashbacks. The Pebble collection features soft, rounded pebble forms in subtle tones, perfect for the current trend towards gentle organic shapes and textures. The Pebble design will be available in a number of different colourways, making it easy for you to select one to complement your interior colour scheme, and as with all our splashbacks Pebble will be made-to-measure and therefore available in any size to fit your kitchen or bathroom perfectly.

Here is a preview of two of the colourways; the full range will be launched shortly so check back again soon ...

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hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2011-03-01T17:12:49+00:00

Two days in two minutes

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-12-23T13:46:19+00:00

As promised here is the stop motion video of Steve making one of four architectural glass panels for Croesgoch School. The sea creatures, designed by the school's pupils, have been magically brought to life by the Steve Robinson glass studio.

The panel took two full days to make, we have squeezed it all into two minutes .
CLICK ON THE IMAGE or CLICK HERE to see the video on You Tube

We hope you enjoy the show.

Images of the finished panels can be seen below.

Handmade underwater panels come to life

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-12-16T11:07:32+00:00

Monday was a good day- we fitted the final panels of Steve’s commission with a local school, Ysgol Croesgoch.

Back in October Steve mentioned the project in his musings, and we showed some images of one of the panels being made for his son’s school. A selected number of sea creatures, designed by the children, have been magically bought to life in an underwater scene to form an internal window between the newly refurbished entrance hall and library. It has been quite a challenge, with the whole team helping out.

Each panel measures just over two metres in height by nearly a metre in width, the largest Steve has ever made so it was nerve-wracking stuff!

Steve made stencils and several test pieces to match the childrens’ designs as closely as possible.

With each of the four panels taking at least two days to make, the colours were painstakingly applied, and then the glass fired in the kiln.

The panels were then taken away to be laminated for safety, before being installed to form a truly unique asset to the school. Here are a couple of pictures that we took. We will have some further photos coming to the website soon, but these are a taster.

If you have a similar project in mind, we would love to hear from you on 01437 721357, or via Email - You do not need any children to design it for you, but it has been fun!

We also took the opportunity to make a stop motion film whilst making one of these panels. Two days (16 hours) condensed into two minutes, it is an interesting insight into how all of our kiln fused glass panels, splashbacks and wall hangings are made. CLICK HERE to see it on You Tube.

The Cheese + Pickles Studio, St Davids

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-12-10T16:00:17+00:00

We recently received this wonderful image from our good friend Deborah Withey, the award winning designer and print maker, from The Cheese + Pickles Studio, just around the corner from us here in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Deb has made wonderful use of no less than 13 different Steve Robinson glass tiles designs in her beautiful home. You can spot them inset into the steps leading to her sun room, which overlooks the stunning St Davids Cathedral.

Thank you Deb!

Gifted!

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-11-25T08:50:15+00:00

If you’re looking for high-quality and unique handmade Christmas gifts this year, then head down to the ‘Gifted’ exhibition at Cardigan Guildhall which runs from Monday 29th November to Saturday 11th December 2010. Featuring some of the best of Wales-based contemporary designer-makers and artists, there will be a colourful mix of fine craft and art from silver jewellery and delicate porcelain to silks, woodwork, and much more.

There will be a good selection of Steve’s vibrant fused glass pieces, from wall hangings, panels and platters to shell-form bowls and jewellery.

All items will be available to purchase, and many of the makers will be there in person to talk to, and even take commissions if you wish.

For more details including directions visit www.thesquarepegs.co.uk.

Fused glass panels for local school

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-10-18T13:32:47+01:00

I’ve been having lots of fun – and challenges! – with one of my current commissions. I am very privileged to have been commissioned by our son’s primary school to make a series of panels, which will form internal windows between the newly refurbished entrance hall and library. In keeping with the school’s coastal location, the four panels link together to form a colourful underwater scene.

Every child at the school has had the chance to design a sea creature or character and I have selected a number of these to use within the design. Each measuring just over two metres in height by nearly a metre in width, the panels are the largest I have ever made so its nerve-wracking stuff!

Once the panels have been fired, I’ll be taking them to be laminated for safety. Some photos of the finished project will be posted on our website shortly, but in the meantime here is a flavour of how they are looking, with some before and after shots.

Steve does a write up for Contemporary Glass Society

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-10-18T13:12:54+01:00

After receiving the Gold Award in the Craft & Design Awards earlier this year, the Contemporary Glass Society contacted me to see if I’d write a little article for them. It’s a bit of a ramble but if you’d like to read it please click here!

Not to be missed... our Annual Studio Sale

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-10-21T14:43:00+01:00

This is when we sell off old stock or slight seconds at bargain prices - and it's always a popular event. This year the Sale is on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st November, from 10am til 4pm each day.

We understand that we live a little out of the way in the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park, so why not make a weekend of it and come to stay? We have teamed up with friends at some of the leading local establishments in St Davids to help make it easier for you to visit, with some offering special discounts to our Sale customers. Our studio is just a five minute drive from the centre of St Davids, making it easy to come and see what we have in the annual Sale, and where Steve's kiln fused glass is made.

If you'd like details of where we recommend to stay and eat, or directions to the Studio, please just email us. We'll be selling off a whole range of Steve's glass masterpieces* at fantastically reduced prices - so don't miss out!

* Kitchen splashbacks, glass tiles, shell bowls, wall hangings, platters and much more.

As a special promotion, during our Studio Sale, we are delighted to be offering our Studio Friends a 20% discount on all new commissions and orders placed and paid for in full at the event. Steve will be on hand to say ‘hi’ and to discuss new commissions, whether it be a splashback, a wall hanging or any other item made to order.

For new orders placed at the Sale, we’re guaranteeing delivery in time for Christmas.

Coming soon... our Annual Studio Sale

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-09-14T13:07:12+01:00

It’s almost time for our Annual Studio Sale!

This is when we sell off old stock or slight seconds at bargain prices - and it’s always a popular event. If you’d like to be amongst the first to find out when it is (usually a weekend towards the end of November), please register your interest by emailing us - or use the Contact Us form. We’ll be selling off a whole range of Steve’s glass masterpieces* at fantastically reduced prices - so don’t miss out!

* Kitchen splashbacks, glass tiles, shell bowls, wall hangings, platters and much more.

Four new John Lewis stores added!

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-09-14T12:34:42+01:00

Our introduction to John Lewis stores continues, with another four branches added. Customers at John Lewis in Oxford Street London, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes and Cambridge can now see in-situ displays of our kitchen splashbacks - and place orders. More John Lewis stores will follow in October/November!

Here’s a glimpse of how the kitchen splashback display looks in John Lewis, Cambridge. It features our top-selling Salsa design from the Stripe Kitchen Splashback collection.

More John Lewis stores selling Steve Robinson splashbacks

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-07-13T13:15:25+01:00

This week another two branches of John Lewis are all set-up with our splashbacks. Customers at John Lewis in Southampton and John Lewis in High Wycombe can see in-situ displays and place orders. John Lewis, Oxford Street, London will follow this month!

This is how the display in the High Wycombe branch looks.

The splashback is in Fire design from our Wave Collection. I love the Elica extractor hood in front!

Down by the sea...

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-07-08T19:43:39+01:00

I’ve been itching to get down to the beach with some of my latest pieces and have a play around with the camera to see what sort of pictures I could get. The boss let me have a few hours off at the weekend, so I took myself off down to Whitesands. I did get a few strange looks! Here are some of the results anyway…

Click on the photos for maximum enjoyment!

If you’re in or around St David’s this summer, call in to the studio. If I’m not there I’m probably at Whitesands :)

A chance to join the Steve Robinson team!

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-06-22T17:34:21+01:00

There’s always so much to do here at Steve Robinson Glass, so we’ve decided to take someone on to help us. This will bring our little team up to four. It’s a brand new role but as we’re not big on job titles, the best description we can come up with is ‘Sales, Marketing and Customer Service Coordinator’. Previous experience in the glass sector is not important because this job is all about being a great communicator with an outgoing personality - after all, you’ll be helping some very important people - our customers!

If this sounds like the perfect job for you and you’d like to find out more, please email me (Hannah) for an application pack, which contains a full job description, a person specification and details of how to apply. Closing date for return of applications is Friday, 23rd July 2010.

Steve Robinson arrives in John Lewis

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-06-14T09:13:42+01:00

It has to be said, we’re all feeling very excited about the latest development at Steve Robinson Glass. A few months ago Steve was offrered the incredible opportunity to design a unique range of glass splashbacks for our favourite store - John Lewis.

Following lots of hard work on both sides, the range of six special designs are now being launched in John Lewis branches across the UK. These designs will be available exclusively to John Lewis customers, who can also choose from most of our stock designs too. Displays are already in place in Cardiff and Bristol (Cribbs Causeway) branches - and many more will be following over the weeks to come.

Rupert Scott announces retirement

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-05-21T10:39:53+01:00

Many of you will have arrived at this website via our sister website rupertscott.com. Rupert Scott has been the trading name for all our glass splashbacks and glass tiles since we started out in business in 2002. We can’t quite remember why we chose the name but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Well, Steve & I have decided that with the growing recognition of the ‘Steve Robinson Glass’ brand, we should take the opportunity of simplifying things and put all our products under one name. Now, all our products and designs can be seen on this one website, here for glass splashbacks, here for glass tiles and here for contemporary glass art.

So, as of 31st May 2010 we are putting dear old Rupert into retirement. He has served us well and will be fondly remembered.

Steve Robinson Glass collects top design award

hannah@steverobinsonglass.com — 2010-05-21T21:05:53+01:00

I'm really chuffed to have ‘collected Gold’ in the Glass category of the 2010 Craft & Design Awards. We have won quite a few awards over the eight or so years we have been crafting in glass, but we always take immense satisfaction from the fact that our work is being recognised, awarded and praised. We think our work just gets better and better - and so evidently do they!

Huge thanks to all who voted for my work. If you're interested in reading more about the awards, have a look at the website www.craftanddesign.net.