The Glass Workshop

The Glass Workshop The Glass Workshop, producing and repairing stained glass windows and products is owned by John Dennison. I also have fun with light catchers from time to time.

I was an unlikely person to end up working with this medium, having cut myself on glass whilst still a toddler (and still bearing the scar on my hand to this day!) What I began as a hobby grew under tuition from a number of New Zealand craftsmen. In 2015 a major fire damaged much of our house and it was then that I had the opportunity to work on the restoration of my 1920's character home's leadl

ights. When I work on restoring a leadlight panel I feel a connection with the original artisan, usually long since dead, comparing and contrasting how I might have approached the piece they have produced. I feel both an honour and responsibility to be able to recreate their work for future generations to enjoy. I see to it that no one piece is exactly the same.

I'm mending a broken heart!
07/01/2023

I'm mending a broken heart!

I'm making one of three panels above the French doors dividing our living space today. Loving the 4" glass bevels.
23/02/2022

I'm making one of three panels above the French doors dividing our living space today. Loving the 4" glass bevels.

I've been playing about with copper foil again in The Old Courthouse Art Gallery, Featherston and made these terrariums....
15/01/2022

I've been playing about with copper foil again in The Old Courthouse Art Gallery, Featherston and made these terrariums. I should like to see how the air plants do in them before I consider selling them.

09/01/2022
I like this golden yellow glass I'm using for my hive sun catchers I'm making.
20/12/2021

I like this golden yellow glass I'm using for my hive sun catchers I'm making.

Copper foil isn't really my go-to but it makes sense whilst I'm in the gallery.
18/12/2021

Copper foil isn't really my go-to but it makes sense whilst I'm in the gallery.

When I've deconstructed a broken panel I need to make a template from the broken pieces.
14/12/2021

When I've deconstructed a broken panel I need to make a template from the broken pieces.

This Rotorua marae I came across today has incorporated some Maori designs that I should like to explore in my own work.
16/06/2021

This Rotorua marae I came across today has incorporated some Maori designs that I should like to explore in my own work.

I will be sharing a stall with The Magpie's Nest tomorrow at Greytown Country Market. My outdoor glass art is ideal for...
16/01/2021

I will be sharing a stall with The Magpie's Nest tomorrow at Greytown Country Market. My outdoor glass art is ideal for Wellington's windy weather.

This is my very favourite Glass- sparkle. But it's treacherous to work with razor sharp edges and shards.
13/01/2021

This is my very favourite Glass- sparkle. But it's treacherous to work with razor sharp edges and shards.

Visited New Zealand Glassworks. It was fascinating to watch them working molten glass but I'm content to work with the c...
12/07/2020

Visited New Zealand Glassworks. It was fascinating to watch them working molten glass but I'm content to work with the cold stuff.

Someone brought me this rather nice cabinet to repair after it was unfortunately damaged in a house move.
01/06/2020

Someone brought me this rather nice cabinet to repair after it was unfortunately damaged in a house move.

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23 Wakefield Street
Wellington
5710

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+64 204 146 2157

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