Glass makers Gillies Jones are opening up their rural studio, in the village of Rosedale Abbey on the North York Moors, today and tomorrow from 11am to 3pm to demonstrate the making of their signature Beautiful Bowl.
Stephen Gillies and Kate Jones are among the North Yorkshire cultural heroes taking part in the National Parks Week in celebration of the inspirational moorland landscape.
“We’re very flattered that the National Parks have nominated us, and to celebrate, this is the first time we’re opening our doors to visitors specifically wanting to see and learn about the process,” says Kate.
“Glass making is an intense, demanding craft and we hope to demonstrate how, where and whose hands make every single piece of Gillies Jones glass.”
Gillies Jones, who will blow glass and take questions at today and tomorrow’s demonstrations, are breathing new life into the tradition of glass making with their contemporary colourful designs. They have been recognised as Living Icons by the National Parks for their studio glass pieces and their Beautiful Bowls have featured on BBC 1’s Antiques Roadshow.
The latest Gillies Jones exhibition, The Beautiful Bowl, will run until August 22 at their studio behind the village churchyard in Rosedale Abbey, Pickering. On show are explorations of their signature piece with new patterns and colours inspired by the elemental beauty of the moors.
Entry is free and parking is available in the village.
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