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Welcome to the Inspired-Glass website.
Stained glass, fused glass, suncatchers, lamps, door and window panels, tealights, dichroic jewellery and greetings cards - all handmade in Sunny West Cork, Ireland.
We are a small studio designing stained glass and fused glass - situated near Ballydehob in the far South-West of County Cork, Ireland. You can find us at selected local markets and craft / art shows and exhibitions - including the open-air markets at Schull and Skibbereen through the summer months.
This website displays my range of hand-made stained-glass - (including suncatchers,  tealights, lamps, door & window panels) and kiln-fused glass / dichroic jewellery as well as the unique, hand-made greetings cards made by my wife Chris.
We hope that you enjoy browsing our gallery of designs.
A selection of our items are available by mail-order.
Stained glass
Each stained glass item is unique, and is made using the intricate 'Tiffany' technique - where every piece of coloured glass is hand-cut to size, and individually wrapped in thin copper-foil, before being carefully soldered together and then hand-finished.
This process allows much finer detail than traditional 'leaded' stained glass while still producing a strong and stylish result. Other studios use a variety of cheaper alternative techniques involving various types of plastic and paint - but all of our work is made the ‘old fashioned’ way - which takes longer, but produces a better effect and a long-lasting result.
Fused glass
In addition to the stained glass, we also produce an ever-expanding range of kiln-fused glass items - including a great choice of pendants, brooches and earrings using a variety of inclusions, coloured and irridescent glass, and some stunning dichroic glass. We also have a selection of kiln-fused suncatchers - many of which incorporate the seven Chakra healing colours.
The fused glass is cut to size and shape before being heated in a computer-controlled kiln. If dichroic glass is involved it will undergo an unpredictable colour-shift during the intense heat of the firing, at high temperatures the glass will move and distort - adding an exciting element of surprise to the project.
We are delighted to have been accepted for Registration with the Crafts Council of Ireland - which is the national design and economic development organisation for the craft industry in Ireland. See the links at the bottom of this page for more details
Where to find us !
Special Events & Shows
Nothing confirmed at the moment - but watch out for announcements about a special Spring Show organised by CoastArtCollective
We’re also featured in the Winter issue of Munster Interiors - on page 53 in an article entitled ‘Glass Works’. We’re flattered to be in such august company as Stephen Pearce, Meadows & Byrne and Waterford Crystal. Fame at last! <grin>
Regular Events
- Although we are are usually at these markets during the summer season - from time-to-time we go to special events instead - so it's always best to contact us beforehand if you're making a special journey to see us!
- Find us at the great Hosfords Garden Centre Farmers’ Market held monthly throughout the year. Dates include Sunday 5th.April, Sunday 3rd.May, Sunday 7th June, Sunday 5th.July, Sunday 2nd.August, Sunday 6th.September, Sunday 4th.October, Sunday 6th.December (Great pre- Christmas Farmers Market with live music at The Blue Geranium Café).
All markets are held from 12 noon to 5:30pm - for more details see here.
- We will also be at the Schull Sunday Market - at the Car Park near the Pier or in the Tennis Courts in high season. - Sunday mornings - 10am - 2pm from Easter to November - full details here!
- Visit us at the Skibbereen Farmers' Market most Saturdays (9:30am - 1:30pm) from March to September and from time to time in the 'off' season more info about this market here
Where we were !
The prestigious City Hall Craft Show in Cork City - 27th - 30th November - in partnership with West Cork Leader. Stand numbers 34,35,36,37 which we are sharing with Jenni White Prints, Ardura Studio Pottery, Delisia Jewellery, Keystone Concepts, Mairi Stone Ceramics, Marika O’Sullivan, the Sally Miller Collection, Sramics, and the Hanna Quill Collection.
Show Opening times: Thursday Nov 27th & Friday Nov 28th; 11am-9pm. Saturday Nov 29 & Sunday Nov 30th: 10am-6pm Flier here
At the same time - we will be defying the Laws of Physics (!) and taking part in the CoastArtCollective Christmas Fair in Innishannon (28th - 30th November).
See all the details on the new website
We were at the The Designer Arts & Crafts Fair at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery. Sunday 9th November. Despite the appalling weather, this event was a great success - and thanks are due to Jennie for her sterling work in organising and promoting the Fair - and to all the lovely people who braved the weather to visit the fair. It was great so see such a grand turnout, and meet up with folks we’d met at the previous event. website
If you are organising a Craft Fair, Market or Mind, Body, Spirit show and would like us to attend - please email us with advance details as early as possible - we'd love to be there but our 'shows' diary does get booked up very quickly...!
Commissions
We are always delighted to discuss commissions for individual pieces, either produced to your own design / specification - or items similar to those displayed on these pages.
If you would like to commission a custom item for a birthday, Christmas, etc - please do leave plenty of time before the event - it can take many hours to design & make a complex piece - and we won't rush things to meet a deadline at the expense of quality!
Adrian Brentnall
www.Inspired-Glass.com
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Inspired links !
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www.bringbacktheswanseacorkferry.com
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Campaign website aimed at restoring the vital ferry link between the UK / EU and the south-west of Ireland. Please visit the website, sign the e-petition and pass the word on!
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www.designerartsandcrafts.com
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The website showcasing the best of Irish arts and crafts - and accompanying the famous Designer Arts and Crafts Fair, held annually at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co Cork, Ireland.
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www.coastartcollective.com
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A group of artists and craftspeople from in and around Kinsale, West Cork, Ireland. Online & ‘real’ exhibitions plus online gallery.
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www.fuchsiabrands.com
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West Cork possesses a unique character, beauty, tradition and culture, factors all manifest in the variety, quality and originality of its produce. The Fuchsia brand is a quality regional brand for food, tourism and craft from West Cork, Ireland. Almost 200 local businesses are currently approved to use to the logo and take part in a marketing and development programme with West Cork LEADER Co-Op.
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www.schullmarket.com
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One of our local open-air markets out here in West Cork, Ireland - a great range of local crafts & produce...
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www.skibbereenmarket.com
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Another local open-air market - equally good range!
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www.hopeinyourheart.blogspot.com/
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Channeled messages from Leona's spirit guide, Running Cloud. Some truly inspiring words here - take a look !
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http://www.sallymiller.ie
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Handmade Natural Cosmetics made in West Cork, Ireland - with the finest natural ingredients.
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www.ccoi.ie
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The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) is the national design and economic development organisation for the craft industry in Ireland. CCoI currently holds over 1300 members in its register of craft enterprise.
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http://www.heightsoftranquillity.com
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Debbie's great new website gives lots of information about her courses and workshops, future events, readings and treatments - plus a chance to have a free email Tarot reading !
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www.cedars-spiritualists.co.uk
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The Cedars is the oldest-established Spiritualist Church in Ipswich. We have a wide-ranging programme of weekly services, public healing sessions, healer support groups, yoga classes, meditation sessions and one-off demonstrations and workshops.
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