Established since 2008
Quality lampwork glass beads, accessories and jewellery, all hand crafted by Helen Gorick.
Quality lampwork glass beads, accessories and jewellery, all hand crafted by Helen Gorick.
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what is lampwork?
Lampwork is the name of the process used to melt coloured rods of glass in a flame and manipulate the molton glass into various objects. You will also see it referred to as flamework.
about helen
Having studied metal smithing and jewellery at college, I have been dipping in and out of the contemporary jewellery trade for more than 20 years.
I first started making silver jewellery at college gaining a BTEC in General Art & Design, specialising in Jewellery. I then went on to study jewellery at HND level and in 1999 I was awarded a Princes Trust loan to set up my own designer/maker, contemporary jewellery business. I sold my work in galleries and craft shows, locally in Devon in the early days and extending nationwide. Silversmithing was my main income for 8 years and I have always been busy making something since, including engagement rings and wedding bands for friends and family.
During 2007 I discovered lampworking - the art of melting coloured rods of glass using a flame to create various objects. After developing my skills virtually full time from my very first class, I launched my business and taught my first lampwork class in 2009. Since then I have taken several masterclasses myself with notable national and international lampwork artists including: Kristina Logan, Diana East, Astrid Riedel and Lucio Bubacco.
I am a member of The International Society of Glass Beads (ISGB) and am listed with them as an instructor. Their website gives some valuable information with regards to choosing a good instructor and I am happy to answer any questions you may have prior to booking your class.
Much of my work demonstrates my love of symmetry and bright colours, I like to layer the glass to give lots of depth to my designs and I'm known within the profession for my precision and use of colour. Although only small, some of my art beads can take in excess of 3 hours to produce and result in completely unique pieces. In April of 2014 I was delighted to be one of the 4 guest artists at the UK Flame Off, the biggest event of its kind in Europe. I have written tutorials for national and international magazines and had work featured in several books.
I regularly attend shows across the UK so please see the events page for the next event.
I teach lampwork and Silversmithing from my East Devon studio, click on the links to find out more.
I first started making silver jewellery at college gaining a BTEC in General Art & Design, specialising in Jewellery. I then went on to study jewellery at HND level and in 1999 I was awarded a Princes Trust loan to set up my own designer/maker, contemporary jewellery business. I sold my work in galleries and craft shows, locally in Devon in the early days and extending nationwide. Silversmithing was my main income for 8 years and I have always been busy making something since, including engagement rings and wedding bands for friends and family.
During 2007 I discovered lampworking - the art of melting coloured rods of glass using a flame to create various objects. After developing my skills virtually full time from my very first class, I launched my business and taught my first lampwork class in 2009. Since then I have taken several masterclasses myself with notable national and international lampwork artists including: Kristina Logan, Diana East, Astrid Riedel and Lucio Bubacco.
I am a member of The International Society of Glass Beads (ISGB) and am listed with them as an instructor. Their website gives some valuable information with regards to choosing a good instructor and I am happy to answer any questions you may have prior to booking your class.
Much of my work demonstrates my love of symmetry and bright colours, I like to layer the glass to give lots of depth to my designs and I'm known within the profession for my precision and use of colour. Although only small, some of my art beads can take in excess of 3 hours to produce and result in completely unique pieces. In April of 2014 I was delighted to be one of the 4 guest artists at the UK Flame Off, the biggest event of its kind in Europe. I have written tutorials for national and international magazines and had work featured in several books.
I regularly attend shows across the UK so please see the events page for the next event.
I teach lampwork and Silversmithing from my East Devon studio, click on the links to find out more.
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