Northern Ireland Glass Artist
Handcrafted Glass Jewellery
& Glass Making Workshops.
Maggie Napier; Glass Artist specialising in Glass Jewellery and Glass Making Craft Workshops in Northern Ireland and across Ireland
I'm Maggie Napier, a contemporary glass artist and jewellery maker.
My work is shaped by an abstract, tactile, organic aesthetic with a deeper appreciation of the ancient role of beads - as talisman, as exchange, as currency.
Objects carried close to the body, charged with meaning across cultures and centuries.
Each glass piece is individually handcrafted in the flame, made to be worn and made to last. No two pieces are ever quite the same.
Whether you're drawn to vibrant, eye-catching colour or understated elegance, you'll find something here made with care, intention, and a love of glass in all it's beauty.
Welcome to my world, I hope something here speaks to you.
Explore the Collection
Every piece in this collection is handmade in my studio using the ancient technique of lampworking - winding and shaping molten glass over a flame to create jewellery that is colourful, sculptural and entirely unique.
Contemporary in style and palette, each piece carries the depth, detail and warmth that only flameworked glass can achieve.
Alongside my jewellery collection, I create an original range of loose artisan glass beads - handmade glass components for artists and makers who are looking for something truly unique to work with.
I also welcome bespoke commissions. If you have a piece in mind - or simply know you want something one of a kind, I'd love to hear from you.
Glass Making Workshops
Join me in my Co. Down studio and experience the magic of working with Murano glass rods in the torch flame to create your own unique, artisan beads.
One to one, double or triple workshops are available to book, so it will only ever be you or your small group in the studio, ensuring a completely tailor made, personalised experience.
Classes range from beginner level to advanced and no prior glass-making experience is necessary, although good hand/eye coordination and a playful curiosity is an advantage!
You'll learn directly from me and practice my glass making techniques on your own torch with your favourite glass colours, discovering a craft that is mindful, fun and engaging whilst creating something unique you'll enjoy wearing for years to come.
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Meet the Maker
I'm Maggie Napier and I'm a flamework glass artist who makes glass jewellery. I also host regular lampwork classes in my studio in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. I have over 20 years of practice, research and collaboration (including with The Ulster Museum and the Council of Irish Fashion Designers) creating artisan glass and unique jewellery using the highest quality Italian and American glass.
To learn more about me and what I do, click on the link below.
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Purchase a Gift Voucher
Are you looking to treat a loved one to something special for a special occasion but not sure what to buy them?
Why not buy a Gift Voucher from Glass i Studio and your friend or loved one can use it to purchase a nice piece of glass jewellery or else it can be used to pay in part or full for one of our glass making workshops.
So whether for Birthday's, Christmas, Anniversaries or any other special occasions we have you covered here at Glass I Studio!
My Collaboration with the Ulster Museum
I was delighted to be asked to collaborate with the Ulster Museum to create a collection of glass jewellery inspired by key pieces for their Ashes to Fashion exhibition. Outfits by Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Rodarte and Pierre Cardin formed the starting point for each glass jewel I created in the flame.
This exhibition runs until September, and I can't recommend seeing it enough.
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To follow my updates on my latest Glass Jewellery Collections and learn about my upcoming and past Glass Making Craft Workshops which sees attendees from Northern Ireland and across Ireland; be sure to follow me on Instagram
