The play of light through glass is fascinating and has inspired me to create my fused glass designs. My favourite themes are those drawn from nature but it is the interaction between colours and light that always pulls me back to the kiln.

After a career in education, I strongly believe in lifelong learning and still love to experiment, exploring new skills and ideas. Creating fused glass is an addictive occupation and a great creative outlet. It is all about how the colours will react in the heat of the kiln and then afterwards in the sunlight. There are many different techniques to producing fused glass and lots of different types of glass to explore. Because of this, I find it a fascinating subject with endless possibilities. I enjoy cutting intricate shapes from sheets of glass which are then fired between 750 and 800 degrees C to fuse the pieces together. These are then fired for a second time on a ceramic mould to makes colourful, transparent bowls or beautiful decorative waves. I have been fusing glass for about seven years, since I attended a summer school and was hooked on the first day, and this is the third time I have exhibited in Oxfordshire.

I have recently been investigating how heating the glass to higher temperatures makes the glass run and creates more interesting patterns. This can be seen in my newest vases and stretch bowls.

Celebrating bright and beautiful glass art, this exhibition is influenced by the play of sunlight reflected through colour. I am inspired by light, capturing passing moments of colour from the garden, landscapes and water. I permanently preserve the transience of garden flowers and rippling streams in glass form. To do this, I cut and shape mosaics of glass, which are then formed in a kiln to create detailed and brightly coloured bowls, window-hangings, clocks and lanterns of various sizes. This is all created in a cosy, peaceful garden studio.

I am also involved in Warwickshire Open Studios at the end of June, details of which will be on my website, Facebook and Instagram pages - @eviebglass. You can also sign up to my mailing list on my website at www.eviebglass.co.uk. I use this to send out a limited number of emails to let my followers know where I will be exhibiting throughout the year.
Added to this I hope to be involved with further arts events at Wise Investment this year. Again details will be on my website, Instagram and Facebook pages or through my mailing list.