Sasha Ward
I look at the history of stained glass to help students understand why certain techniques are used. Using old and modern glass as an example, students can then use their own ideas to make something personal to themselves.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?They will learn all the stages of making a traditional leaded stained glass window and use some or all of the techniques – depending on the length of the course – to make a stained glass panel.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?I am particularly interested in teaching glass painting and enamelling techniques combined with lead work.
What inspires your own work?The combination of architecture with nature, and pattern making with drawn and painted lines.
Where can students see examples of your work?Commissions in over 50 public buildings including the following : The Sheriff Court, Edinburgh : The University of Winchester M.D.D. Council Offices, Tiverton : Longparish School, Hampshire Yeovil District Hospital : Langley Green Hospital, Crawley
Where did you gain your training? Experience?
Central School of Art, London Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham : B.A. in Fine Art Royal College of Art, London : M.A. in Glass
Teaching experience:I have run projects for teachers, art students, children and adults in many different settings. These have usually been linked to glass commissions that I have undertaken in the area.
Is your work in any public or private collections?The Castle Museum, Nottingham, Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth, The Crafts Study Centre, Farnham.
Professional groups and societies:The Master Society Of British Glass Painters Arts & Health South West