Welcome to my website! My name is Jo. I am a stained glass artist from the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Working from my studio in Lydney Park estate, I create windows and hanging pieces, I take on window repairs and I teach classes in the various construction methods for stained glass. I’m within easy travelling distance from Bristol, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Hereford and Cardiff.
Classes
If you love craft classes you’ve come to the right place! I run both full day and half day classes. I also collaborate with other crafters, to provide combined classes such as mosaic , fused glass, and printmaking. If you would like 1 to 1 tuition classes I can also provide this. Please see my classes page for more information on all my classes, follow me on social media, email me on jowsnowdon@gmail.com or type your email in the box below and subscribe to my email newsletter.
I had a fantastic time today on Jo's half-day stained glass course. Jo is a great teacher - very talented, knowledgeable and patient. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and great fun! Highly recommend.
Had a wonderful time on a half day workshop with Jo. We had a really fun time, learnt a lot and came out with a piece we're each really happy with. Jo was a great teacher and very accommodating. Would love to go again!
What a wonderful half day making a stained glass hanging star, throughly enjoyed Jo’s class. Jo was really down to earth, helpful and knowledgeable about her craft. The booking process was easy, the location directions were precise, the class and accommodation were well equipped and resourced and Jo’s demonstrations and instructions were clear and informative. I came away with a wonderful sense of satisfaction and beautiful keepsake that I can proudly say I made myself. Thank you Jo, I will definitely be back and highly recommend. Xx
Had a brilliant family day making stained glass panels. Jo is an excellent teacher and patiently breaks down the processes required and everybody came away with something they were proud of. Can thoroughly recommend.
Lovely 😍. A fabulous session for me and my best friend making sun catchers. Jo was a brilliant teacher - calm, clear and just the right amount of supportive! Each process was enjoyable, especially choosing from the huge choice of beautiful coloured glass and soldering. Best of all we walked away with our own handmade pieces to treasure. Thanks Jo!
Wow - what a fantastic day. Jo is a wonderful teacher, both patient and fun. A great balance of demonstration and explanation. If only my soldering had been as free-flowing as the coffee - a brilliant day 🙂
What a gem of a place, we had a fantastic day with Jo learning the ways of making beautiful pieces of art with stained glass. A truly wonderful experience had by all! Highly recommended & thank you to Jo for being a brilliant teacher.
Still buzzing from an amazing day spent with my best friend at Jo Snowdon's Stained Glass full day course. What an incredible experience it was. We never expected to come away with such beautiful pieces of art (well we thought they were!) Jo is a lovely person & certainly knows her craft. The whole day was informal, a great laugh & a wonderful experience - we both cannot wait to go again. I thoroughly recommend this course & I would be happy to buy a course with Jo as a gift for someone & even better I would be delighted if my husband bought me another day with Jo Snowdon Stained Glass.
Commissions
I work in both traditional lead and copper foil, depending on the the window. A smaller window with more intricate detail often requires the more versatile copper foil technique, whereas a bigger window can be constructed more easily using lead came. If the window is exterior then I use lead came to allow for expansion and contraction. Once cemented, even a large window will be robust and rigid. I always frame my windows with either steel reinforced lead came or zinc came, which gives good structural strength.
A commissioned window for a bathroom
I am inspired by many different styles of stained glass, from the beautiful rose windows of gothic cathedrals, to the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany and William Morris, and the incredible windows designed by Antoni Gaudi.
My personal work tends to lean towards the abstract and often includes circular bubbles and long flowing lines.
Private commission for a home in Gloucestershire
I love to paint on glass using traditional Reusche paints. Once the glass is painted it goes into my kiln overnight to be fired. After firing, the paint becomes part of the glass. I try to include some painted pieces into my commission work if time and budget allows for it.
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