Education and training
2011 – Ongoing, PhD (Part time), Sandcasting/Flameworking, University of Sunderland, UK
2001, Advanced G.N.V.Q. in business, Small Business start-up scheme, Department of Economic Development, IOM
1996 – 2000, B.A. (Hons), Glass and Philosophy, University of Wolverhampton, UK

Selected Clients
ElisaLee Jewellery design, BE
Liberty's of London, UK
Manx National Heritage, IOM
Tate Britain, UK

Galleries
2013 – Vitromusée, Romont, CH
2012 - Loes Reek Gallery, NL
2011 - Gallery Konschthaus Beim Engel, LU
2010 - Luniverre Gallery, USA
2009 - Peter Layton Glass Art Gallery, UK

Selected Prizes
North American Manx Assocation Prize for outstanding art
Pearsons Prize for cast glass
Singer Friedlander Prize for 3D Design

Selected Publications
2011 - 4th International Glass Festival Luxembourg, LU
2010 – Tempest, UK
2009 – Glasss, NL
2008 – Glass Art Society Journal, USA
2006 – British Glass Biennale, UK

Selected Public Collections
Bullseye Connection, USA
Cam Ogaci, TR
Creative Glass, CH
Manx Museum, IOM
Mudac, CH

Experience Freelance Designer Maker
2003 – Ongoing
• Director of own business producing high value, low volume glass sculpture
• Freelance lecturer teaching skills based courses and providing seminars throughout the European circuit
• Freelance manufacturer of bespoke designer jewellery Self Employed, Uster, Switzerland

Artist in Residence at the Sayle Gallery
2002
• Manager of staff, gallery and retail outlet
• Creation of a body of work for solo exhibition
Arts Council Douglas, Isle of Man

Apprentice in Glass
2001
• Represent Santini glass in marketing and sales at events and galleries in USA
• Teaching assistant and organiser of skill based workshops whilst also achieving proficiency in glass techniques
Emilio Santini, Virginia, USA