David Humphreys Glass

David began working with glass over 20 years ago as a hobby and his first piece was a Tiffany style lamp which he still has today. After many years working with stained glass David then bought a second hand kiln and started work fusing and slumping glass.

Although coming from an engineering background, David is happiest working with glass which he now does full time.

David's products are designed and made to enhance any living room, kitchen or bathroom, as well as providing novel personalised gifts for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.

"Every piece of fused glass art I sell is hand cut, shaped, layered and finally fused in my Nottingham studio and I am continuously developing new and contemporary designs. Because of this, designs are highly individual and exclusive with no two pieces exactly the same".

Dave also teaches glass fusing techniques in our workshop room – suitable for all levels, from those who have never cut glass before to those who perhaps want to learn some new techniques – why not give it a try?

Check out our Workshops page for more details

Samara Ball Glass

Samara Ball is one of our local artist that loves all things botanical. 

Here inspirations are taken from the beauty that is nature, the layers and depth of colour that can be found within brings her great joy. 

“The more colour the better is what I always say!” 

She creates beautiful and vibrant hand painted glassware including gin bulbs, wine glasses, champagne flutes, vases and tealights. The great thing about these designs is that no two are ever the same.’ 

Commissions are welcome should you wish to give a gift with a personal touch

Jen McEwan Stained Glass

Jennifer has been working with stained glass for over 16 years. Following an illustration degree and after university, while working as a book conservator and book binder Jen went on a 1 day-stained glass workshop. She took to it instantly and loved everything about it. She signed up for night classes and was hooked after the 1st few weeks. In 2013, following redundancy Jen started her own stained-glass business selling glass in shops, at craft fairs and commission work.

Jen is a wife, mum of 2 and she also teaches Bikeability to primary school children part time as well as helping to run a beaver scout group and cub scout group. So you can see that life is busy and the glass helps keep her sane.

Jen also teaches glass fusing techniques for all levels at various locations in the region, including our workshop room at  Created By Hand and  she loves sharing this amazing craft with people. She finds it such a rewarding activity to do and glass is a very tactile material to work with. The end results are breath taking, especially when the sun comes out!

Want to give it a try?  Check out our Workshops page for more details