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, exchange and 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 its 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 workshop experiences 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, a flamework glass artist based in County Down, Northern Ireland. Working with premium Italian soft glass, I create sculptural, tactile pieces that reinterpret the ancient craft of bead making for today. Each design is a small modern relic — expressive, shaped by flame, formed by movement, connecting timeless tradition with contemporary craft.
To learn more about me and what I do, click on the link below.
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Purchase a Gift Voucher
Give the gift of craft, colour, and creativity. A Glass i Studio voucher can be used to purchase jewellery, commission a bespoke piece, or book a lampwork workshop. It’s a thoughtful way to share the experience of handmade glass — whether someone wants to wear it, make it, or have something created just for them.
My Collaboration with the Ulster Museum
I was delighted to be asked to collaborate with the Ulster Museum to create glass jewellery ranges inspired by key pieces in their recent 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.
These collections are available to buy in the Ulster Museum or contact me directly to purchase.
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