Devon Open Studios 2020 and Annual Studio Sale
•Leave a CommentFor full details of Steve’s Open Studio see here.
Studio Sale 2019
•Leave a CommentDon’t miss this year’s Studio Sale for some fantastic buys! Following our move to Devon we didn’t get around to having one of our popular sales last year – which means this one will be even better than the last! As usual there will be a large array of pieces at bargain prices – […]
Craft Festival at Bovey Tracey
•Leave a CommentSteve is excited to be taking part in this year’s Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey, where he’ll be showing new work on two themes – a series of marine inspired pieces (details from a wall sculpture shown below), as well as his latest collection based on silver birch trees. The Festival runs from Friday 7th to Sunday […]
Exhibition of New Work
•Leave a CommentFollowing Steve’s admittance to the Devon Guild of Craftsmen he was invited to take part in “Spotlight”, a biennial exhibition of innovative work from selected Associate Members. The pieces Steve has made for this show are a result of fresh ideas he has been developing to create a new body of work, which he describes as follows: […]
Hospital Commission – a Case Study
•Leave a CommentThis was a project which I felt particularly privileged to have had the opportunity to work on. In Autumn of 2016 I was approached by Suzanne Davies, the Capital Adminstrative Officer for Hywel Dda University Health Board in Wales. Suzanne was overseeing the development of a new Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Withybush Hospital in […]
Bathroom Wall Feature – a Case Study
•Leave a CommentHaving previously made a feature window for these particular clients a year or two earlier, I was delighted when they commissioned me to create a wall feature for their bathroom. The brief was quite open – as the clients knew that they liked my usual style of work, they were willing to let me come up […]
Feature Window Commission – a Case Study
•Leave a CommentFor this commission, I was asked if I could create a large feature window. It was to go in an existing arched window opening of a Grade II Listed Georgian home, and would be a focal point within the gentleman’s study. The brief was to create an abstract tropical garden design with rich colour and […]
Workshops Filling Fast
•Leave a CommentGlass fusing workshops at our Devon studio are filling up so don’t leave it too late to book! We have a few spaces left on some dates for 2018. See the full list here. Find out what happens on our taster class, full day workshop and two day courses. And you can read reviews from […]
Coastal Glass Wall Art Commission – a Case Study
•Leave a CommentI was approached by a new client, Andrew, who wished to commission a really special glass artwork in memory of his late wife Helga. The task was to create a wall feature to be comprised of eight sections which would each be a piece of art in their own right – and which […]
New Gallery now open in Totnes
•Leave a CommentWe have opened a new Gallery in the heart of Totnes, at 1 High Street. Easy to find, at the foot of the historic East Gate Arch, the Gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, and contains a collection of Steve’s latest work. For more details and directions see our Gallery pages.
Could you be our new assistant?
•Leave a CommentWe are looking for a part time Studio Assistant, helping with all aspects of production in our busy studio as well as serving customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience of contemporary glass design work, and an insight into the running of a small business. Hours of work will be Saturdays (9am to […]
Win an arty break in Devon
•Leave a CommentWe have teamed up with Devon Life magazine and Visit Totnes in a lovely competition – the prize includes a one night stay in a premier room with breakfast at the Royal Seven Stars Hotel, a meal for two with wine at the Waterside Bistro Totnes and …. a fused glass taster workshop with Steve! […]
Extra Workshop Date Added
•Leave a CommentDue to demand we have added an extra full day workshop this year, which will be on Saturday 11 November 2017. At the time of writing, three of the places have been booked so there are just two left. For more details see here. You can book online or call 01437 721357.
Vessels at Vessel
•Leave a CommentVessel Gallery in London are hosting a fundraising exhibition for the Contemporary Glass Society, and one of Steve’s shell-form bowls “Phos” will be included. The exhibition opened on 6th July and runs until 19th August 2017. For full details see the Press Release
New Splashback Designs Launched with FREE DELIVERY
•Leave a CommentAs part of our celebrations to mark our 15th year in business, we have refreshed our Glass Splashback design collections and introduced several new colourways to the ranges. Take a look at the latest Grasses, Wave, Linjär, Colonsay, Stripe and Earth designs. We are offering free UK mainland delivery on orders placed by 12 […]
Welcome to Ellen
•Leave a CommentWe’re very pleased to welcome Ellen Evans to our team today. Ellen was the successful candidate in our recent recruitment for a new Studio Assistant.
Order your splashback online
•Leave a CommentTo make it as easy as possible for you to order a splashback, we have launched an online ordering system, where any of our stock design splashbacks can now be ordered and paid for. Take a look at http://www.steverobinsonglass.com/glass-splashbacks/order-online
Save 15% on a handmade splashback!
•Leave a CommentSave 15%! In 2017 we are celebrating 15 years in business, and for the month of January are offering 15% off the cost of a made-to-measure splashback in our Stock Designs when ordering directly from us. You can order on-line here – use the code “15YEARS” when prompted – or if you prefer to […]
Still time to order a Christmas gift!
•Leave a CommentWe have a selection of pieces available to purchase immediately in our online Gallery Shop, and can post quickly and safely to you (or we can send directly to the intended recipient if buying as a gift). Choose from coasters, our ever-popular “tea light” panels, or bowls, platters, freestanding panels and wall hangings. Order by the 19th December […]
Online Gallery Shop Now Open!
•Leave a CommentWe’ve just launched our online shop, so now if you can’t visit our Gallery in person you can browse a selection of Steve’s currently available pieces and purchase on-line. We can deliver either to you, or if buying as a gift we can post the piece safely to the intended recipient if you prefer. […]
2017 Glass Fusing Workshops – Booking Now Open!
•Comments Off on 2017 Glass Fusing Workshops – Booking Now Open!Fancy trying glass fusing yourself? Or looking for a special Christmas present that’s a bit different? We have set dates for our 2017 glass fusing workshops, and bookings are now being taken. Choose from an evening taster class, a half-day, a full day or even a two day course. If giving a workshop as a […]
Annual Studio Sale – 26th August 2016
•Leave a CommentDon’t miss our popular annual Studio Sale event! We will have numerous splashbacks, tiles, wall hangings, bowls and much more – these include ex-display, sample pieces, slight seconds and experiments. All with at least 50% off their usual prices, and with some even greater reductions on selected pieces. The main day (for the best bargains) […]
Getting ready for Art in Action
•Leave a CommentJust under two months now until Art in Action in Oxfordshire, and Steve is busy making in earnest! These “Phosphorous” mini shell bowls are part way through their cold-processing – having been coloured, fused and slumped, the edges are now being ground on a series of different diamond discs to give a beautiful polished finish. […]
Testing, testing…
•Leave a CommentOne of the best things about commissions is the opportunity it gives for Steve to try out new effects. We’re currently working on designs for a feature window in a school, and Steve is experimenting with some ideas. Here are some of the test pieces…
Feature Commission
•Leave a CommentSteve was commissioned to create two bespoke features for the kitchen which is explored in this article on housetohome.co.uk.
Inspiration gathering
•Leave a CommentI treated myself to a few hours walking on the coastal path yesterday. It never fails to inspire me, and I can’t wait to try out some ideas based on these gorgeous lichen colours and rock formations. .
Watch a splashback being made
•Leave a CommentWe’re often asked how our unique splashbacks are created, so we’ve had this short film made to give an insight into the techniques involved. Hope you enjoy it! https://vimeo.com/158603036
We’re open at Easter
•Leave a CommentIf you’re having an Easter break in Pembrokeshire do call in to our Gallery in St Davids – we’ll be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday from 9am to 5pm (but closed Saturday and Sunday).
Fancy a free place on a glass fusing class?
•Leave a CommentPlace an order for materials of £150 or more at www.glassenamels.co.uk between now and 28 March, and you can have a complimentary place on either of our glass fusing ‘taster’ evening classes (29 March or 11 August), worth £40! You’ll be able to make your own tealight panel to keep.
New two day glass fusing course
•Leave a CommentIdeal for those who have already attended one of our one-day fusing workshops, we’ve just launched a new two day course which will help you develop your glass fusing with enamels skills even further. You will now learn how to cut glass (straight lines and circles) and also how to use fibre paper for simple mould-making […]
5* reviews for our glass fusing classes
•Leave a CommentSome lovely reviews of our glass fusing workshops have recently been posted on the Craft Courses website! Read all about the different glass fusing classes and workshops that we run. Several dates throughout the rest of this year.
Glass enamels for fusing now available!
•Leave a CommentCalling all glass artists, makers and those interested in exploring glass fusing as a hobby: We have set up a new side to our business, and are now selling glass enamels along with tools, equipment and other supplies. Ultimately we plan to offer all that you need to create your own fused glass art. Take […]