Barry Richters: Long term tutor (1983) and member
Classes: Intermediate / Advanced workshops, Sand Engraving
Barry’s expertise lies in Sandblasting, Lamp Making and Leadlighting, each of which he has tutored over the years. Currently, he can be found on Monday nights working with the intermediate workshop students.
His expertise in leadlight panels and lamp making has been recognised by the Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists (USA) and he has contributed 7 panels to their “quilt” calendars. His “
Jenny Keys: Tutor and member (2008)
Classes: Beginners Leadlight and Copperfoiling
I joined the guild … a few years ago completing the beginners leadlight course and have now completed most courses offered by the guild, I have made many lamps, Christmas decorations, many lamps and sand blasted slumped and fused dishes and oh by the way have made many lamps. I now assist with teaching the beginners lead light courses and have a following in the guild similar to the William Morris movement.
Tina Walker: Long term tutor and member (1999)
Classes: Intermediate / Advanced workshops, Slumping and Fusing, Bead Making, Lamp Making / Copper Foiling and Stained Glass Courses.
Tina is currently the Guild's Vice President, Tina has a generous resume of glass skills, but her passion for Traditional Stained Glass is evident in her tutoring.
Tina's range of projects extends from fine jewellery incorporating glass with gold, silver and even diamonds, to Tiffany reproduction lamps, to collaborations with other artists on church windows. Tina's jewellery and signature floral lampworked beads are already in collections around the world from Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.
Ross Downie: Long term tutor and member
Classes: Beginners Leadlighting / Copper foiling and Intermedialte / Advanced Workshops
Ross is a glass artist and tutor who has many years experience working in a wide variety of stained glass studios in Red Hill Australia.
As a glass artist Ross often draws inspiration from the natural world in colour, form and pattern and his windows are always sensitive and responsive to their environment. Ross loves to combine both mouthblown and machine made glass, contrasting textures and colours to add depth to a piece.
Barbara Humphreys – Tutor and Member (2005)
Classes: Beginners Glass Mosaics and Intermediate/Advanced Mosaic Workshops
Mosaics has gone from strength to strength since Barbara came on board as the tutor. Barbara is passionate about her art and has completed courses at the Glass Guild, TAFE and the Brisbane Institute of Art to increase her knowledge and skills. This knowledge Barbara generously imparts to her students.
Barbara enjoys creating mosaic sculptures and uses her knowledge of fused glass to add another dimension to her work.
As a member of the