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Welcome to KirbyGlass - Decorative Stained Glass, Leaded Lights, Mirrors, Wind Chimes, and Light Catchers
Since coming to France, I, Carol Kirby, have opened a B&B where I also produce wonderful pieces of original glass art - decorative stained glass, leaded lights, wind chimes.
I learned the art of leaded lights using decorative stained glass on the Isle of Wight from a master craftsman, John Wheatley, who specialises in the restoration of stained glass church windows.
Every piece created by me is unique and each of those shown in the gallery has a pattern which can be created in many different ways using different colours and textures of glass.
I like to find new uses for ‘Findings’, or pieces of old glass whose original purpose may be gone - decorative stained glass pictures, ash trays and chandelier drops to name but three. (See below for more about recycling glass)
Wherever possible I prefer to use glass, but I do sometimes use acrylic and other glass imitation materials. Unless otherwise specified, if it is on this site it is made of glass.
I will also produce customised pieces - window panels, transom windows, door panels - to designs created in consultation with you for your particular project. Subject, style, size, colours - all to suit you.
If you see a design here that appeals to you, but perhaps in other colours, feel free to contact me to discuss your choices.
Gift Vouchers
I now offer gift vouchers for you to purchase as a gift for a loved one, to contribute towards a dream in stained glass. The vouchers come in denominations of 10€, 20€, 50€ and 100€, redeemable entirely against any KirbyGlass product including commissioned works (conditions apply). Purchase gift vouchers directly from me, or by email, or drop me a line at ...
Carol Kirby
14 rue de la résistance
22530 MÛR-DE-BRETAGNE
France
Decorative Stained Glass Supplies
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KirbyGlass on the Road
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Come and see my glass on display at Bon Repos, Marché de térroire on Sundays, from 10 ’til 1 (10h00 - 13h00) during the months of March to October.
- 29th March, Bon Repos
Bon Repos
My glass can be seen quite often at the Bon Repos Sunday market.
It is one of Brittany’s most wonderful spots. You can just make out in the picture the Abbey Bon Repos and the Canal Nantes à Brest
Marché Estival à Mûr de Bretagne
For the Summer months of July and August in 2009 I shall be on display every Friday evening at the Marché Estival à Mûr de Bretagne, Summer market.
The market has a lovely carnival atmosphere to it and when I can, I take the opportunity to partake of my favourite, Moules Frîtes - Mussels and chips - washed down with a nice glass of Breton cider. Yum yum!
Marchés de Noël en Bretagne
For the Winter months I shall be building new stock and trying out a few new designs. I shall also take the time to attend just a few Xmas Markets in Brittany - Marchés de Noël en Bretagne.
Recycling
I like to use old glass, old mirrors and old glass objects in my work. Most of my mirrors are made from salvaged broken mirrors. My wind chimes include old chandelier drops, old perfume bottles without stoppers, old glass dessert dishes. The recycling options are endless.
Don’t just throw it away, think about bringing it to me.
- old window glass (not plate glass). Think of me if you are installing double glazing.
- old glass crockery (fruit bowls, dessert bowls, vases)
- mirrors (larger broken pieces as well as whole mirrors)
- chandelier parts
- old beads and broken jewellery (even if you suspect it may be plastic)
- old nuggets of glass
- unusual glass bottles such as perfume bottles
If you have a glass perfume bottle, or fruit bowl or whatever which you would like to have built into your own wind chime; or if you have an engraved or etched or coloured or decorative stained glass panel which you would like incorporated into your very own leaded glass window; or if you have a bevelled or decorated piece of mirrored glass which you would like to use again in a redesigned mirror; ... contact me to discuss your options.
Revisit Often
Bookmark this page and come back often. I shall be posting news on this page of where I shall be displaying my wares. I shall be posting a greater range of products as I create them (and get them photographed) on The Gallery.
Legal Notice
KirbyGlass retains intellectual rights and copyrights to all of my designs shown in this website.
Looking for information: Benjamin John KIRBY
I am looking for any information about my late father, once of Birmingham, West Midlands.
If you can help, please contact me on Carol@kirbyglass.com
GHOST STORY
Do you have a ghost story you would like to share with me for inclusion in a book?
Contact me on ghost@kirbyglass.com
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