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Ruth Shelley is an award-Winning Glass Artist whose interest is colour, especially how it is affected by shape, form, and pattern. She is especially interested in the control of flow of glass when heated.
Ruth comes from a background of Textiles, although has been working with glass for over twenty years. She has attended many masterclasses including North Lands Creative Glass, UK and Bullseye Resource Centre, USA which enabled her to develop and experiment with shape, form and colour. Ruth won the ‘Glass Sellers’ Award at the British Glass Biennale 2015 and her artwork has appeared regularly in ‘Crafts’ and Crafts International. She has received many awards form the Welsh Arts Council and is a member of the Contemporary Glass Society and the Makers Guild of Wales. Her work can be seen in many UK galleries including London Glassblowing and Contemporary Applied Art.
Discover more of Ruth's work by visiting her gallery of notable projects and previous commissions above.
And if you would like to commission work from Ruth Shelley, please enquire below and Ruth will be in touch for a no obligation conversation.
Photo credits: Haydn Denman & Ruth Shelley
Commission a bespoke piece from Ruth Shelley
As well as buying from our existing collection of exquisite, one-off designs made by Ruth Shelley you can also commission your own unique pieces.
We truly believe that nothing compares to having your own personalised work of art created to your exact specifications – made by the best makers in Wales, drawing not only from unique traditions of craftsmanship but also on unequalled skills and innovation.
Any item you buy from Ruth will be unlike any other, because it hasn’t been machine-made on a factory floor, but lovingly crafted over many hours and shaped by her. Furthermore, it will have the added, enduring value of being able to shape your own personal story through its making.
More than just exquisite glass art
Ruth has her own distinct style, and will bring her own powerful and personal creativity, expertise and vision to each piece she makes - a living heirloom that will be passed down through generations, to be treasured forever.
By commissioning a bespoke item from her, you aren’t simply buying an exquisite piece of glass art: you are also engaging in a collaborative process, beginning a relationship with her that adds an extra dimension to the final piece. By working with an established name, you will be drawing from her expertise and adding to a significant body of work
If you would like to discuss an idea or project with Ruth Shelley, please complete the form below and Ruth will contact you for a no obligation conversation.
