“My work is created as a personal reaction to life’s experiences. I rely on the qualities of the cast glass to capture and confine or reveal and expose my emotional journey. I am currently immersed in the journey of self-identity and the importance of the written word as escapism and equally, an insight into self-presence.”

Rachel is a kiln glass artist working in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, with seven years experience in this field. As well as producing unique sculptural glass for private and corporate commissions, she also facilitates kiln glass workshops to all skill and age levels. Her business was established in September 2004 and in that year Rachel Gretton Glass was nominated for the Best New Business Awards 2004 and was subsequently a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur category.

Rachel has three years experience teaching glass to a wide audience and was employed as a visiting lecturer by Sunderland University. She has also been a visiting artist on many occasions to various schools and colleges throughout the North East and North Yorkshire.

Rachel has worked for and alongside renowned glass artists producing high standard work for major exhibitions. She produced award-winning designs for Cost Boda in Sweden; this work was sold in Harrods and was exhibited in the ’75 years of Swedish Glass’ exhibition held at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland.