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Isle of Wight Studio Glass, Isle of Wight

About Isle of Wight Studio Glass Many of the richly coloured designs are produced using 22ct Gold and Sterling silver leaf, a groundbreaking hallmark process, first used by the studio in 1978 and since then has won many major awards. In addition to the catalogued collections, Limited Editions and `one-off' pieces are designed and produced at the studio by International glassmaker Timothy Harris. Many using techniques such as multi-layered `casing', Cameo and`Graal', the ancient Nordic term for 'The Holy Grail', which demands tremendous artistic and technical skill. Isle of Wight Studio Glass is exported worldwide and can be found in many private and public collections. The studio was converted from ancient farm buildings, on the famed and beautiful south facing coast of the Isle of Wight just below St.Lawrence Undercliff. The magnificent coastline and landscape surrounding the studio has inspired the development of the highly successful collections.

Our products We specialise in hand blown studio glass creating decorative and functional handmade glass vessels of all shapes and sizes. We also produce wedding, birthday, Christmas and special occasion gifts. Any special Corporate, Trophies and Awards can be commissioned. All items bought from IOWSG are packed in a presentation box or tube and have an original label and a certificate of authenticity. For that extra special gift view Timothy Harris' Graal and Cameo section for individual and unique items. For glass collectors' we have our very own Collectors' Club with limited editions and very good discounts on all our ranges. Including special 'Studio Days' where our Collectors' are able to visit the studio for a day out and see behind the scenes. Plus many more benefits. Collectors' of early Isle of Wight Studio Glass can browse our 'Archive items for sale' pages where our released archive items are for sale. This area is regularly updated as and when new pieces are released from our archive stock.

In Pursuit of excellence Each piece of Isle of Wight Studio Glass is hand crafted in our studio. Our extended family of glassmakers strive for perfection of shape, form and colour with every piece of glass they create. The glassmakers are trained to 'feel' and 'control' the material with which they work to produce shapes and forms of the highest quality. Over the past three decades our glassmakers have honed their skills with each new collection ensuring new technical and aesthetic challenges are conquered. Today they represent one of the finest glassmaking teams in Europe and beyond. Following in the pioneering footsteps of his father Michael Harris, Timothy Harris, with the support of his team of glassmakers continue the family motto - 'In Pursuit of Excellence' and the work ethic statement by the founder that "Our best work will be done tomorrow".

At the Studio. Come & Watch or 'Blow a Glass Bubble ~ Open All Year Round A statement from Timothy Harris ~ the Studio's Master Glassmaker "You can come and experience this magical craft performed with dazzling dexterity by our skilled glassmakers and witness truly unique studio glass being created " You can not only visit our studio and experience this magical craft being performed from our viewing gallery but you are also invited to take part in something you may never otherwise have the opportunity to do in a lifetime and that is to 'Blow a Glass Bubble!' This activity will be closely supervised and aided by one of our experienced team (limited to 5 years old and over). A charge and availability times apply to this activity. As a reminder of this opportunity you will receive a special gift as a token memento. The studio, showroom and shop is open all year round to visitors but with some seasonal limitations. ( see 'Opening Times' for details). We look forward to welcoming you.

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