As some of you probably know, I made a stained glass window for St. Agnes church which was fitted early last year. It depicted the St. Agnes lighthouse and as it looks out over Perigilis harbour, the islanders wanted as much clear glass as possible, so they didn't lose too much of their beautiful view. The locals can now sit in church and watch their fishing boats through the window while still (hopefully) listening to the service.
I was asked to design a second window, to be fitted opposite this lighthouse window, and this should be in place by the end of this year.
The designs required new, shaped frames, and the diocese decided that the church would benefit from the other, blank windows having matching frames. So a local carpenter, Steve Harding is making all six. They are looking good!

 This is the existing window depicting the St. Agnes lighthouse, finished last year.....

...and this is the design for the new window showing a gig crew rowing out in rough seas to survivors of a shipwreck.

Where did that time go??

Well, I just looked at the last post and realised it was, er.... a while ago since I last wrote anything! So I thought I'd better update while I still remember how.
Rhiannon has left her unit and is going to go travelling around the world while she's young and has the world at her feet. Liz Askins has taken over Rhiannon's studio, and is sharing it one day a week with Julia Williams. They are both doing fabric-based crafts. Liz is making beautiful silk scarves in soft colours and flowing designs, Julia is printing onto man-made fabrics using strong colours and bold designs. Her printed work is then turned into wall hangings, canvasses and cushion covers.
Paula has also left us after about four years and has handed over the reins of her jewellery business to Victoria Carter, who has just arrived on the islands with her husband, one of our local doctors.
I will get the main site updated, just as soon as I can, so you will be able to keep up with the websites of the new occupants.
In the meantime, here is a taster of some of their work...

 Cat picture on fabric, by Julia Williams.  Printed on fabric and mounted onto a canvas frame for wall hanging.

 Liz Askins wearing one of her own silk scarf creations.

Victoria Carter, busy making some new, beaded work for the coming season.