Pioneering British Glassmaking
At the heart of Britain’s celebrated glassmaking centre, Blowfish Glass UK stands as a testament to over 400 years of illustrious tradition. Our mission is to craft exclusive glass artworks that find their place in sophisticated spaces around the globe.
THE BLOWFISH GLASS EXPERIENCE
A Fusion of Hot Shop and Contemporary Gallery
Blowfish Glass UK is a leading Hybrid Hot Shop and Contemporary Glass Gallery, founded by Bethany Wood. The gallery promotes and showcases high-end art from prestigious glass artists worldwide, focusing on innovative glass sculpture, decorative art, and facilitates large-scale interior design projects.
Innovation and Collaboration
Under the leadership of Elliot Walker in our hot glass workshop, we boast a highly experienced team known for its extensive expertise in glass design. Our passion for glass, coupled with an in-depth understanding of both unique, one-off projects and larger productions, allows us to collaborate with distinguished artists and corporations, delivering an unmatched level of craftsmanship and artistic integrity.
An Artist-Led Service
At Blowfish Glass UK, we unite high-end glassmaking with a premier gallery setting to offer an artist-led service that is second to none. Our approach merges technical mastery with aesthetic vision, catering to an audience that appreciates incredible Contemporary Glass.
ONE OF A KIND LOCATION
Located within a breathtaking Grade II listed building at the UNESCO heritage site, Red House Glass Cone, Stourbridge, we are at the epicentre of a rich history of glassmaking dating back to the 17th century. This historic backdrop fuels our creativity and innovation, as we strive to redefine what it means to be a part of this timeless craft.
Artist Led
Bethany Wood
Founder of Blowfish Glass is Bethany Wood graduated from De Montfort University with a Design degree and specialism in glass making, and has since worked with many renowned glass makers around England. She’s been making glass for 6 years and produces her own range of glassware that sells in galleries.
“If I was not an artist, I would have been a performer. I chose glass, which I do believe is a performance of art; both disciplines create the same energy. There is rhythm and adrenaline in glass making, within a routine that is planned very carefully.”
ELLIOT WALKER
I am a sculptor working with molten glass as my primary medium. I studied glass making in the Historic Glass Quarter, Stourbridge, where I developed my basic skills that are the essential foundation for creating works in this challenging medium.
I established as a maker and an artist with the pleasure of working for glass legend Peter Layton for 8 years as part of the London glassblowing studio team. This was alongside some of the UKs most skilled glass artists.
I have been creating my sculpture for a close to a decade and now currently working from my studio with my sidekick Bethany, (The founder of Blowfish Glass) situated in Stourbridge. At the studio I facilitate the creation of works for a number of noted designers and artists.
I am a dedicated experimenter with my chosen material and am constantly trying to challenge myself and the audiences of my work to abandon many preconceptions of the material.
Me and my sister had a fantastic day at Blowfish Glass on their full-day glassblowing workshop. From start to finish our experience was incredible.
Holly Thomas