Ron with his collection of handmade glass fish

​Stevenage Art Society are very grateful to Richard's family for their generous gifts which have enabled to the Society to grow significantly and teach new glass skills to the community.

In 2019 Ron Walker sadly lost his son, Richard, who was very interested in pottery and glass work. Richard left behind a kiln and, after the pandemic, his family presented the kiln to the Society in his name in February 2022.

Richard had also left a wealth of equipment and materials, of which a large proportion was glass for both Stained Glass and Glass Fusing. Ron, who shared his son’s enthusiasm for glass, joined the Society and formed a small group to practice and develop the skills of Glass Fusing and Slumping (moulding). The Society has also invested significantly in buying more glass and glass cutting tools.

There are now several glass sessions for members during the week, we are also running monthly workshops to teach others the processes of fusing the coloured glass into stunningly attractive pieces of art. These monthly sessions are open to the public to join.

The sessions and workshops are generating a significant interest in the Society and are attracting many new members. A great success for the society and thanks to a young man’s love of the art of glass.​

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