Alison glassblowing. Photo credit: Charlie Burke
Alison diving in Antarctica. Photo credit: Scott Portelli
Hello…
I hand-create glass art inspired by my expeditions to remote wild nature using glass and unexpected techniques.
I am passionate about being in extreme wildernesses - especially oceans and ocean life, mountains and ice. I am fortunate to have sailed, dived, kayaked and swam with majestic whales and sharks in remote locations including Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galapagos.
These big expanses give me a sense of adventure and exhilaration and being there is a real privilege. Vast, rugged landscapes make me feel very small but connected with this world. I am concerned about their fragile future and want to raise awareness so others care and protect them too.
Glassblowing is the hardest thing I have ever done! It’s challenging, expensive, addictive and satisfying. My making process can be dramatic and is part of my overall enjoyment. I enjoy combining my adventure travel and glass making passions to create beauty.
Alison sailing from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to Antarctica
Alison in Antarctica
BBC Make It at Market - prime-time viewing! Series 1 Episode 9
I feature in a brand new BBC TV programme called “Make It at Market” hosted by Dom Chinea of BBC’s “The Repair Shop” which has been transformational for me.
On Friday 24th November I hit the heady heights of prime-time TV with a repeat at 7.30pm on BBC1!!
The programme helps aspiring artists and hobbyists from a range of different crafts to see if they can - and want to - make a living out of their hobbies with guidance from mentors in their respective crafts.
The series is 15 episodes, each featuring two artists, and first released in January 2023 on BBC1 and BBC2 with subsequent repeats on both channels through the year as well as being available on iPlayer and released around the world on BritBox. My episode is Series 1, Episode 9.
This Friday’s episode is a shorter 30 minute edition. I’m not sure how it will be edited but it was hard enough to fit months’ of filming into the 45 minute version!
Watch it with me! More details here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001spd3
iPlayer 45 minute link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001h0vg/make-it-at-market-series-1-episode-9
Britbox link: https://watch.britbox.co.uk/ - requires sign in. Available in USA, Canada, Australia, Scandinavia and most of Africa. Originally screened 7 February 2023.
You will be thrilled to know that Series 2 will be aired from Monday 27th November 2023!
Alison news of her Make It At Market prime time repeat - Friday 24th November 2023, 7.30pm, BBC1.
Alison on-set with Allister Malcolm, her mentor, in the outdoor hot shop.
Alison’s Dancing Waves on camera
Make It At Market Series 1 opening credits
Alison Vincent Glass on BBC Make it at Market Series 1 Episode 9.
Alison on-set with Dom Chinea and Allister Malcolm on results day
Alison hammering a Frozen Wave on film
Alison’s Dancing Waves being filmed on set
One of my Surf Vases used as the backdrop to the second Make It At Market reunion at Stourbridge on 20th January 2024
Make It At Market 2nd Reunion
I will be at the 2nd “Make It At Market” glass blower reunion on Saturday 20th January 2024 at Stourbridge Museum of Glass 10:30am - 4:30pm.
The event features all 4 glass blowers from series 1 and selected artists and mentors from series 2.
I will give a live demonstration between 12pm - 1pm and I will be available for ‘meet the artist’ throughout the day.
I will bring pieces to sell as well as sell the pieces I make in my demo - you could own something you saw being made!
It’s a full day of artists, demonstrations, presentations, buying opportunities, meeting artists, 2 book launches and generally being immersed in fabulous glass within the excellent Stourbridge Museum of Glass which also houses one of my biggest Dancing Wave sculptures.
“Ice & Fire” Presentation to CGS
I presented “Ice and Fire” to the Contemporary Glass Society on 13th September 2023. You can watch it here.
Alison’s presentation called Ice & Fire to the CGS in September 2023
CGS Spring Awaits Makers Chat
See a Meet the Maker chat with the Contemporary Glass Society on 22nd February 2024 about the online exhibition “Spring Awaits”. My chat is first. You can watch it here.
Alison’s Meet the Maker chat with CGS about “Spring Awaits” exhibition
STOP PRESS…..
I have added lots of new pieces to my website. If there is something you want to order which is currently out of stock or you wish to discuss a commission that I will make especially for you, please get in contact on alison@AlisonVincentGlass.co.uk You can also send me a message if you would like me to make something for you :-)
Due to the amazing success following my appearance on BBC TV Make It at Market, orders will take approximately 8-12 weeks. If you have a request or a specific date requirement, e.g. for a special event, please contact me to let me know and I will aim to accommodate this.
Using glass to capture impressive details from my encounters in remote, pristine locations, my art aims to raise awareness of the environment, wilderness and the fragility of nature.
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