Established in 1999 by Stuart Fletcher, 'Topglass' produces colourful, freeblown studio glass.

 

Every day that the centre is open you can view a vast range of glassware being made. From small collectable paperweights to elegant decanters, bowls and candlesticks, the spectacle of molten glass being fashioned by experienced professionals is a sight to behold - if you have children, be prepared to have to physically drag them away!

 

Each piece is handmade from 24% lead crystal, noted for it's brilliance and clarity. Due to the very nature of glassmaking each piece is a one-off as it is not possible to make two identical pieces.

 

We have an extensive display of current designs available in a selection of colours, and we are also happy to undertake commissions and reproduce work.

 

Topglass has a contemporary and innovative approach to design whilst remaining true to the traditional techniques of glassmaking discovered hundreds of years ago.

 

Recently the Topglass studio was taken over for the day for the BBC Childrens TV show SMart when the presenters were filmed turning used bottles into new glassware as well as making some other interesting pieces click here to see some of our photos ...... the show should be on air sometime next year.  One thing for sure it is never dull in this studio!!. 

 

 

E-mail: stu.fletch@btinternet.com