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After completing her BA (Hons) in 3D Design (specializing in Blown Glass) from Manchester University, April moved to Bristol and established herself as an artist and maker working with a range of materials, including; Painted & Leaded Glass, Fused Glass, Textiles, Ceramics & Oil Painting. April has since found herself a workshop at Rock Farm in Shepton Mallet where she now predominantly focuses on glass and metal artworks. She undertakes stained glass commissions for private residencies, designs sculptural glass artworks for exhibitions and runs courses in creative glass techniques. April often collaborates on her sculptural projects with craftsman Josh White who is a metal fabricator. |
Alongside this April works part time as a Stained Glass Conservationist at Holywell Glass in Wells and for many years ran therapeutic art workshops for the charity One25. It is April's intention to create beautiful eye catching artworks that push the boundaries of traditional glass techniques and deliver to the viewer a deep sense of appreciation for the natural world. April also strongly believes in education and aims to encourage others to develop their creative abilities.
Awards/Memberships/ Funding:
2012- Winner. New Innovative Design. The Arts Council. London. GB.
2019- Member of the Artists Newsletter. Arts Council. London. UK
2021- One25 Charity Funding. Mosaic Glass Course. Bristol, UK
2021- Member of the British Society of Master Stained Glass Painters. UK
2021- Member of the Contemporary Glass Society. Norfolk. UK
2022- Winter Series Funding. Fused Glass Courses. Provided by Shepton Mallet Council
2023- Jonathan Cooke Master Glass Painting. Swansea University. Provided by Future Bright. GB
Exhibitions (Museums/Galleries) and Workshops:
2005- Garden Design for the National Trust at Errdig. GB.
2006- “Pate de Verre” Glass Exhibition. The Arc. Chester. GB.
2008- "Young Artists in Tuscany". Mixed Media Exhibition. The former 'Winsford Lodge'. Windsford GB.
2011- "Viva De Palestina". Glass Exhibition. The Box. Manchester. GB.
2012- “Degree Show”. Manchester Metropolitan University B.A. Student Mixed Media Exhibition. Quay House, Manchester "On Bread Alone". Mixed Media Exhibition. Nexus. Manchester. GB.
"Ask Why?". Manchester Metropolitan University 3-D Student Exhibition. The Quay. Salford. GB.
“New Designers 2012: Part 1”. Manchester Metropolitan University @ The Business Design Centre. London. GB.
"Living Brick". Salisbury Arts Centre. Salisbury. GB.
"Home". Mixed Media Exhibition. The Funky Aardvark. Chester. GB.
Up-Cycling & Jewellery Workshop. Green & Away. Worcester. GB.
2014- "Hamswell Festival Lake". Mixed Media Event. Bath. GB.
2015- "Metamorphosis". Glass Exhibition. Park Street Gallery. Bristol. GB.
2016- 'Aviary Sculpture Exhibition' Bristol Botanic Gardens. Bristol. GB.
'Pop-Up Craft Stall'. Mixed Media Event. Camarthen City Centre. Camarthen. GB.
2017- "The Hive". Touring Glass Installation. Hamilton House. Bristol./Noisily Festival. Leicester. GB.
2018- "Speculo". Glass Exhibition. Christmas Steps Gallery. Bristol. GB.
2019- "Glass Market". April Pebble Owens @ Llanvihangel Court & Picton Festival. Llanvihangel Crucorney and Bristol. GB.
Weekly Art & Crafts Sessions. Peony/ One 25 Charity. Bristol GB
2020- "Purity Wave". Online Exhibition. Oil Painting. Exhibition. GB
2021- “Glass Stall”. M32 Festive Market. Bristol. GB
Fused Glass Vessels. Online. The Chuffed Store. London. GB
2021-2022-
"Centenary Exhibition". The Stained Glass Museum. South Triforium, Ely Cathedral.
Ely./Winchester Cathedral. Winchester./All Saints Church. Clifton, Bristol./National
Waterfront Museum. Swansea./International Festival Of Glass. Stourbridge./
Cathedral. Wells. GB./ Cathedral. Worcester/ Festival of Arts. Oxford/ Cathedral.
Lichfield/ Cathedral. Manchester. GB
2022- "I Spy". Glass Exhibition. Buxton Pump Room. Buxton. GB.
“Glass Stall”. Rock Farm Market & Bridge Farm Winter Fayre, Shepton Mallet and Bristol, GB
2023- Stained Glass Workshops @ Creative Space, Bedminster, Bristol, GB
Stained Glass Workshops @ The Folk House Charity, GB
Stained Glass Workshops @ Rock Farm, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, GB
"Open Exhibition" @ Ace Arts, Somerton, Somerset, GB
Collections (Museums/Private), Commissions:
2012- Willow Sculpture. Buddhist Retreat Centre. Brilley. GB.
2013- “Living Brick Wall”. Eastern Yoga. Bristol. GB.
2014- Designed/Built Exterior Space. The Hub Healthcare. Bristol. GB.
2020- “Kokopelli” Stained Glass Window. Residential Commission. Emily Musto. Knowle. Bristol GB
“Swallows” Stained Glass Window. Residential Commission. Clare Owens. Chester. GB
“For-get-me-not” Stained Glass. Residential Commission. Lesley Brown. Fishponds. Bristol GB
“Curlew'. Stained Glass Sculpture. Private Commission. Anne Turner. Otley. GB
“Paint Coasters”. Fused Glass. Private Commission. Millie Mowbray. Tetbury. GB
2021- “Mandarin”. Stained Glass Sculpture. Private Commission. Sophie Gould. Chester. GB
“Art Deco Panels” Stained Glass. Residential Commission. Rebecca Davies. Westbury. Bristol GB
“Three Herons”. Stained Glass Window. Residential Commission. Bethan Hulse. Chester. GB
“Sunrise”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Maxi Edwards. Boiling Wells. Bristol GB
“Porthole” Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Abigail Johnson. Bath. GB
“Swallows” Restoration of Leaded Glass Panel. Danny Balla. Easton. Bristol.GB
“3D Butterfly” Stained Glass Sculpture. Private Commission. Rosie Hawkins. Chester. GB
2022- “Celtic Knot”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Jacqueline Spencer. Clifton. Bristol GB
“Magic in the Mountains”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Sarah Gerrard. Chester. GB
“Harlequin Panel” Restoration of Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Abigial Johnson. Bath.GB
“Estuary”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Anne Hurst. Maldon. Essex. GB
2023- “Art Deco Panels” Restoration of Leaded Lights. Old Market Assemblies. Bristol.GB
“ Lauterbrunnen”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Lynne Morgan. Wells. GB
“Let Me Sing” Stained Glass. Residential Commission. Stuart Moore. Wookey. Somerset. GB
"Bubbly Panel”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Alice Hopgood. London. GB
Stocking of Stained & Fused Glass Artworks. A2 Gallery. Wells. Somerset. GB
Literature (Books/Magazines/Online):
2012- Sustainable Design Review. Online. Salisbury. GB
https://www.aprilpebble.co.uk/sustainable-design-review.html
Artist in Residence Statement. Green & Away Conference Centre.Worcester. GB
https://www.aprilpebble.co.uk/green--away-review.html
2020- Holywell Glass. Online. GB
www.holywellglass.com/team/
2022- The Journal of Stained Glass. BSMGP Centenary Issue. GB
2023- Craft Courses. Online. GB
www.craftcourses.com/providers/april-pebble
General Information:
Stained/Leaded Glass and Fused Glass Commissions and Courses
Education:
2007- Two Week Placement with Artist and Painter Val Kosh
2009-10. Artist In Residence. Queens Park Visual Arts School. Chester. GB.
2009-12. B.A. (Hons.) 3-D Design. Glass Blowing/ Metal Work/ Ceramics/ Woodwork and Plaster. Manchester Metropolitan University. Manchester. GB.
2012- Artist In Residence. Ketley Brick Factory. Lee. GB.
Artist In Residence. Green & Away. Worcester. GB.
2013- Artist In Residence. Ibstock Brick Factory. Almondsbury. GB.
2015- Life Drawing Classes. The Greenbank Pub. Bristol. GB
2015-16 R.H.S. Principles Of Horticulture (Level 2). Bristol Botanic Gardens. Bristol. GB.
2016- Brave Self-Employed Business Course. The Coach House. Bristol. GB.
2017- Stained Glass Painting Day Course. The Creative Glass Guild. Bristol. GB
Leaded Light Weekend Course. The Creative Glass Guild. Bristol. GB
2018- Glass Mosaic Evening Course. Bath College. Bath. GB
Further Fusing 6 Week Course. The Creative Glass Guild. Bristol. GB
2018-19. Art Therapy Online Course. The Centre Of Excellence. GB.
2020- Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Practice Course with the Charity Thrive. GB.
Oil Painting Course. The Folk House. Bristol. GB
Glass Conservation & Restoration Training. Holywell Glass. Wells. GB
2021- Ecology & Wildlife Conservation Course. University Of Leeds. Leeds. GB.
Further Glass Painting Day Course. Andrew Taylor. Devizes. GB
2022- Anatomy and Physiology Drawing. The Folk House. Bristol
2023- Glass Painting with Jonathan Cooke. Swansea University. GB
2012- Winner. New Innovative Design. The Arts Council. London. GB.
2019- Member of the Artists Newsletter. Arts Council. London. UK
2021- One25 Charity Funding. Mosaic Glass Course. Bristol, UK
2021- Member of the British Society of Master Stained Glass Painters. UK
2021- Member of the Contemporary Glass Society. Norfolk. UK
2022- Winter Series Funding. Fused Glass Courses. Provided by Shepton Mallet Council
2023- Jonathan Cooke Master Glass Painting. Swansea University. Provided by Future Bright. GB
Exhibitions (Museums/Galleries) and Workshops:
2005- Garden Design for the National Trust at Errdig. GB.
2006- “Pate de Verre” Glass Exhibition. The Arc. Chester. GB.
2008- "Young Artists in Tuscany". Mixed Media Exhibition. The former 'Winsford Lodge'. Windsford GB.
2011- "Viva De Palestina". Glass Exhibition. The Box. Manchester. GB.
2012- “Degree Show”. Manchester Metropolitan University B.A. Student Mixed Media Exhibition. Quay House, Manchester "On Bread Alone". Mixed Media Exhibition. Nexus. Manchester. GB.
"Ask Why?". Manchester Metropolitan University 3-D Student Exhibition. The Quay. Salford. GB.
“New Designers 2012: Part 1”. Manchester Metropolitan University @ The Business Design Centre. London. GB.
"Living Brick". Salisbury Arts Centre. Salisbury. GB.
"Home". Mixed Media Exhibition. The Funky Aardvark. Chester. GB.
Up-Cycling & Jewellery Workshop. Green & Away. Worcester. GB.
2014- "Hamswell Festival Lake". Mixed Media Event. Bath. GB.
2015- "Metamorphosis". Glass Exhibition. Park Street Gallery. Bristol. GB.
2016- 'Aviary Sculpture Exhibition' Bristol Botanic Gardens. Bristol. GB.
'Pop-Up Craft Stall'. Mixed Media Event. Camarthen City Centre. Camarthen. GB.
2017- "The Hive". Touring Glass Installation. Hamilton House. Bristol./Noisily Festival. Leicester. GB.
2018- "Speculo". Glass Exhibition. Christmas Steps Gallery. Bristol. GB.
2019- "Glass Market". April Pebble Owens @ Llanvihangel Court & Picton Festival. Llanvihangel Crucorney and Bristol. GB.
Weekly Art & Crafts Sessions. Peony/ One 25 Charity. Bristol GB
2020- "Purity Wave". Online Exhibition. Oil Painting. Exhibition. GB
2021- “Glass Stall”. M32 Festive Market. Bristol. GB
Fused Glass Vessels. Online. The Chuffed Store. London. GB
2021-2022-
"Centenary Exhibition". The Stained Glass Museum. South Triforium, Ely Cathedral.
Ely./Winchester Cathedral. Winchester./All Saints Church. Clifton, Bristol./National
Waterfront Museum. Swansea./International Festival Of Glass. Stourbridge./
Cathedral. Wells. GB./ Cathedral. Worcester/ Festival of Arts. Oxford/ Cathedral.
Lichfield/ Cathedral. Manchester. GB
2022- "I Spy". Glass Exhibition. Buxton Pump Room. Buxton. GB.
“Glass Stall”. Rock Farm Market & Bridge Farm Winter Fayre, Shepton Mallet and Bristol, GB
2023- Stained Glass Workshops @ Creative Space, Bedminster, Bristol, GB
Stained Glass Workshops @ The Folk House Charity, GB
Stained Glass Workshops @ Rock Farm, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, GB
"Open Exhibition" @ Ace Arts, Somerton, Somerset, GB
Collections (Museums/Private), Commissions:
2012- Willow Sculpture. Buddhist Retreat Centre. Brilley. GB.
2013- “Living Brick Wall”. Eastern Yoga. Bristol. GB.
2014- Designed/Built Exterior Space. The Hub Healthcare. Bristol. GB.
2020- “Kokopelli” Stained Glass Window. Residential Commission. Emily Musto. Knowle. Bristol GB
“Swallows” Stained Glass Window. Residential Commission. Clare Owens. Chester. GB
“For-get-me-not” Stained Glass. Residential Commission. Lesley Brown. Fishponds. Bristol GB
“Curlew'. Stained Glass Sculpture. Private Commission. Anne Turner. Otley. GB
“Paint Coasters”. Fused Glass. Private Commission. Millie Mowbray. Tetbury. GB
2021- “Mandarin”. Stained Glass Sculpture. Private Commission. Sophie Gould. Chester. GB
“Art Deco Panels” Stained Glass. Residential Commission. Rebecca Davies. Westbury. Bristol GB
“Three Herons”. Stained Glass Window. Residential Commission. Bethan Hulse. Chester. GB
“Sunrise”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Maxi Edwards. Boiling Wells. Bristol GB
“Porthole” Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Abigail Johnson. Bath. GB
“Swallows” Restoration of Leaded Glass Panel. Danny Balla. Easton. Bristol.GB
“3D Butterfly” Stained Glass Sculpture. Private Commission. Rosie Hawkins. Chester. GB
2022- “Celtic Knot”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Jacqueline Spencer. Clifton. Bristol GB
“Magic in the Mountains”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Sarah Gerrard. Chester. GB
“Harlequin Panel” Restoration of Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Abigial Johnson. Bath.GB
“Estuary”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Anne Hurst. Maldon. Essex. GB
2023- “Art Deco Panels” Restoration of Leaded Lights. Old Market Assemblies. Bristol.GB
“ Lauterbrunnen”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Lynne Morgan. Wells. GB
“Let Me Sing” Stained Glass. Residential Commission. Stuart Moore. Wookey. Somerset. GB
"Bubbly Panel”. Leaded Glass. Residential Commission. Alice Hopgood. London. GB
Stocking of Stained & Fused Glass Artworks. A2 Gallery. Wells. Somerset. GB
Literature (Books/Magazines/Online):
2012- Sustainable Design Review. Online. Salisbury. GB
https://www.aprilpebble.co.uk/sustainable-design-review.html
Artist in Residence Statement. Green & Away Conference Centre.Worcester. GB
https://www.aprilpebble.co.uk/green--away-review.html
2020- Holywell Glass. Online. GB
www.holywellglass.com/team/
2022- The Journal of Stained Glass. BSMGP Centenary Issue. GB
2023- Craft Courses. Online. GB
www.craftcourses.com/providers/april-pebble
General Information:
Stained/Leaded Glass and Fused Glass Commissions and Courses
Education:
2007- Two Week Placement with Artist and Painter Val Kosh
2009-10. Artist In Residence. Queens Park Visual Arts School. Chester. GB.
2009-12. B.A. (Hons.) 3-D Design. Glass Blowing/ Metal Work/ Ceramics/ Woodwork and Plaster. Manchester Metropolitan University. Manchester. GB.
2012- Artist In Residence. Ketley Brick Factory. Lee. GB.
Artist In Residence. Green & Away. Worcester. GB.
2013- Artist In Residence. Ibstock Brick Factory. Almondsbury. GB.
2015- Life Drawing Classes. The Greenbank Pub. Bristol. GB
2015-16 R.H.S. Principles Of Horticulture (Level 2). Bristol Botanic Gardens. Bristol. GB.
2016- Brave Self-Employed Business Course. The Coach House. Bristol. GB.
2017- Stained Glass Painting Day Course. The Creative Glass Guild. Bristol. GB
Leaded Light Weekend Course. The Creative Glass Guild. Bristol. GB
2018- Glass Mosaic Evening Course. Bath College. Bath. GB
Further Fusing 6 Week Course. The Creative Glass Guild. Bristol. GB
2018-19. Art Therapy Online Course. The Centre Of Excellence. GB.
2020- Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Practice Course with the Charity Thrive. GB.
Oil Painting Course. The Folk House. Bristol. GB
Glass Conservation & Restoration Training. Holywell Glass. Wells. GB
2021- Ecology & Wildlife Conservation Course. University Of Leeds. Leeds. GB.
Further Glass Painting Day Course. Andrew Taylor. Devizes. GB
2022- Anatomy and Physiology Drawing. The Folk House. Bristol
2023- Glass Painting with Jonathan Cooke. Swansea University. GB