Stained Glass Commissions

"I get so much pleasure from the art work I bought from you and it has been quite a topic of conversation." - BG, Thame

The photos on this page show just a few examples of pieces we've made to commission for clients. In some cases the design was suggested to us; in others, we were given an open brief and asked to come up with some proposals.

We're equally happy to use our copper-foil techniques to make pieces of wall art, or leading with cames to create weatherproof windows or door panels.

Obscure a view

The photograph top right shows a pair of 1m-high window screens designed to synchonise with the striking turquoise and orange furnishings in a modern home.

The panels obscure a view over a neighbour's house, but unlike a traditional stained glass window, the panels can be separated and moved if required.
We subsequently produced two further freestanding pieces to enliven another window in the same house.

Create a theme

The second photo on the right shows a set of three panels - waterfall, river, wave - designed in response to a brief calling for water themes to complement a bathroom in a Cotswolds house.

The glass choices were arrived at in collaboration with the clients - a service we usually offer, often on a first or second site visit.
The streaky glass gives a sense of movement to the pieces, the largest of which was nearly a meter wide.
The panels were finished ready to be installed by the clients' chosen craftsman, although we will install panels ourselves if needed.

Wall art for a special location

The third photo on the right shows a piece called Vela in Vas (Sails In Glass) designed for a couple's London home. The design was presented at full-size, illustrated in watercolours to give a sense of the size and impact before final sign-off was given.

The piece is mounted on a board painted the same colour as the walls, and can be taken down to enable easy cleaning, or if the owners move house. The location was chosen to make the best use of light from a window, to the right of the piece.
We can also fit LED illumination to a piece if needed for extra impact at night.

Art to commemorate a special occasion

The fourth photo on the right shows a freestanding piece made for a house in Cornwall, only a few miles from Porthleven where we hold our 5-day workshop. The design was based on one created for our Porthleven workshop, so it feels like the design has come home!

One of the requirements was to incorporate the number 50 somwhere in the piece. We opted to etch the number on to the yellow glass near the base, as the inset shows.

 

A commission of your own

If you'd like to find out more about commissioning a piece of stained glass art or a window for your own home or business, get in touch.
We'll talk you though the process, and provide an estimate with no obligation.

Our process:

• Initial discussion of location, design themes, size, installation practicalities, budget and colours - in person or on the phone
• Site visit to firm up details of location and installation
• We'll show you trial designs and coloured glass samples
• Once the design and glass types are agreed we'll begin work on receipt of your 25% deposit
• We'll send you photos of your piece being made as we progress
• When the finished piece is ready, we'll deliver it, and if agreed, install it
• Alternatively, we'll give detailed advice to your installer

Nothing quite matches the pleasure of having a piece of truly unqiue art in your home, and we often find clients enjoy sharing their new knowledge about how their piece was made with visitors.

Testimonials from clients who commissioned pieces from us:

"As promised, here is a picture of the glass in situ – as you can see it has worked brilliantly and we are delighted with the results." NE, Buckinghamshire

"I felt I had to write and let you know that Tree of Life is hanging proudly in our conservatory and is fabulous.  I spend a lot of time gazing at it when I’m sitting in there and am amazed by all the different light reflections it casts at different times of the day!" NN, Buckinghamshire

"...we received it ahead of expectation  -  and we were delighted with the craftsmanship and the inspiration"
" NL, South Wales