Althea Braithwaite
Fused Glass Artist and Children's Writer
For the last few years I've immersed myself in the joy, delight and creative potential of the wonderful medium of glass. I use fusing techniques to manipulate shadows and reflections and to exploit the amazing palette of colours that glass offers.
I'm always experimenting with new ideas and I love commissions, they stretch my skills and imagination. I have been commissioned to make windows, internal and external door panels, wall lights and tiles for bathrooms and kitchens.
See my work
I open my studio each year during Cambridge Open Studios in July and we usually have a Christmas Open Studios sometime in November or early December. Plus it is usually possible to visit my studio at other times, but please phone or email me to arrange a time and to get directions.
My work can also be seen in a number of galleries.
Children's books: I started writing and illustrating children's books in the late 60's. I used just my first name Althea. We formed the publishing company Dinosaur Publications, named after my main character, Desmond the Dinosaur.
