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Gabrielle Ashton: 
Hand made glass and silver jewellery

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Gabrielle’s journey into the world of glass has been an exciting compilation of positive experiences. From studying the medium of glass at Monash University Melbourne, to working alongside respected glass artist David Traub in his studio in Wanganui. Gabrielle gained invaluable hands-on knowledge as she trialled and experimented new techniques under the guidance of experts.

Her work focuses on creating 3 dimensional movement in glass. The “movement” is created by manipulating the molten glass at temperatures over 930 C. A challenging process, but the results provide a “visual palette” of abstract design. The chosen elements are cut into different shapes and cold worked until the required high standard of finish has been achieved.

After kiln polishing each piece is set in sterling silver using a design that enhances all facets of the finished glass creation.

 
The process to make these pieces always has elements of the unknown. Some may call it serendipity but calculations, composition and control blend seamlessly with mystic and chance to produce totally individual designs. Because of the nature of this process each finished piece is a “one-off” design

Casual or formal these timeless handmade glass designs can be worn on a innumerable occasions and be treasured for years to come.

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    • Painters >
      • Cecilia De Donatis
      • Cindy Woest
      • Kathy Mortimer
      • Leslie Cleary
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      • Trish Parkin
      • Vivienne Ross
    • Textiles >
      • Jos Polman
      • Lucy Bilyard
      • Michelle Devine
    • Glass Art >
      • Shona Firman
    • Sculpture >
      • Amie Redpath
    • Jewellers >
      • Adriana Hendel
      • Lesley Swan
      • Michael Steinmetz
    • Photography >
      • Dan Hitching
      • Shelly Linehan
    • Ceramics >
      • Allen Jowitt
      • Anna Scott-Davidson
      • Jeanette King
      • Monika Schmidt
      • Sheila Blackburn
    • Printmakers >
      • Mariette Van Zuydam
    • Multi-media >
      • Anni Veart-Smith..
      • Betsie Lombard
      • Sharon Thompson
      • Trisha Fisk
      • Zoe Watson
      • Kym Marsden
      • Pauline Marjoribanks
    • Wood Craft >
      • Bob Langford
      • Don Grimwood
      • Dave Bigelow
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