Karl Harron Glass Studio
11 Ballyblack Road, Loughries, Newtownards, Co Down BT22 2APTelephone: 07979 365829
Fax: 028 91817633
Email: info@theglasstudioireland.com
Website: www.theglasstudioireland.com
Ulster artist, Karl Harron born in Belfast 1953 is reviving the ancient art of glass painting and fusing in County Down, from a thriving business producing one-off designs and unique limited series in, kiln-formed and blown glass for the growing local and international markets. Working from his Studio in Loughries, on the scenic Ards Peninsula, Karl also facilitates private introductory and Masterclass workshops which attract clients from diverse backgrounds ranging from professional architects and glassmakers to interior/product designers and students.
Karl, who trained in Oxford under the expert eye of Master Glass Painter Paul San Casciani, Dutch glass fusing artist Frank Van Den Ham and with Gil Reynolds in the United States, is currently involved in group and solo exhibitions throughout Ireland.
Participation in the Bullseye Glass Company Masterclass hosted by North Lands Creative Glass, Lybster, Scotland has further extended Karl's understanding and appreciation of advanced kiln-forming techniques.
Member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters and the Glass Society of Ireland Contemporary Makers, Artists in Schools Directory for Arts Council of N. Ireland and Registered Professional Craftworker with the Crafts Council of Ireland. "Year of the Artist" residency, North Down. Selected for the Artists Access to Art Colleges National scheme hosted by Faculty of Art and Design, University of Ulster (AA2A). Holds a community Tutor Training Certificate, and External Moderator Award for Glasswork with National Open College Network.
Emphasis on design-led craftsmanship, Karl's work is in private and public ownership in Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia and Singapore.
Commissions
- January 2005 Design Commission for "Creativity" The N.I. Arts & Business Awards.
- Dececember 2004 Memorial Window,City Hall, Belfast
- November 2004 Architectural Window and Canopy. Musgrave Park Hospital.
- August 2003 Presidents Award, Sculpture. Ulster Society of Women Artists.
- June 2003 "Spiced Ice" Sculpture. Greenpark Healthcare Trust.
- April 2002 Memorial Window. Rudolph Steiner Community.
- September 2000 "Molten Millennium" Sculpture. North Down B.C. Arts Council of N.I.
Exhibitions
- January 2005 Travelling Exhibition to Bray, Armagh, and Galway Arts Centres.
- August 2004 National Crafts Exhibition. The Royal Dublin Society.
- May 2004 "Revealing Objects". The Naughton Gallery, Queens University, Belfast.
- January 2004 "Beyond Glass". Sunburst Gallery, Town Hall, Newtownards.
- February 2003 "Equus", Sunburst Gallery, Town Hall, Newtownards.
- October 2000 "Ego Patricius" The Saint Patrick's Centre, Down.
Residencies
- 2004 "The Singapore Connection",Sponsored by Bullseye Glass Company.
- July 2000 "Year of the Artist". Heritage Centre, Bangor Castle, Co Down.
Awards
- Jul 2004 1st Prize in Recognition of Excellence in Category Glass.
- The Royal Dublin Society at The National Craft Competition.
