My name is Dianne, I live in Romford Essex I live with my wonderfully patient partner Pete, with 3 of our 5 children (The Tribe). The Tribe is growing yearly at the moment with 3 grandchildren. Nan’s little angels, with another on the way for september 2008.
I discovered lampworking about 5 years ago? May be longer by watching Martin Tuffnell at the Epsom show, Boy did he make it look easy. Away I went, starter kit in hand and totally addicted. Hot Head and propane bottle in downstairs lounge, for some reason I got moved to a purpose built log cabin, known as the “Shabin” by the rest of the family. Then to my new studio at Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea Essex SS16 4UH.
I done a basic bead making course with Barbra Mason and then Kate Fowle Meleney. I have also recently completed HNC 3D Design at Havering College. Where my addiction grew to jewellery making and fusing.
I am a member of the Guild of Essex Craftsmen, GBUK, Bead Workers Guild, and a Self Represtenting Artist. All my beads are fully annealed in a digital kiln.
I discovered lampworking about 5 years ago? May be longer by watching Martin Tuffnell at the Epsom show, Boy did he make it look easy. Away I went, starter kit in hand and totally addicted. Hot Head and propane bottle in downstairs lounge, for some reason I got moved to a purpose built log cabin, known as the “Shabin” by the rest of the family. Then to my new studio at Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea Essex SS16 4UH.
I done a basic bead making course with Barbra Mason and then Kate Fowle Meleney. I have also recently completed HNC 3D Design at Havering College. Where my addiction grew to jewellery making and fusing.
I am a member of the Guild of Essex Craftsmen, GBUK, Bead Workers Guild, and a Self Represtenting Artist. All my beads are fully annealed in a digital kiln.