About the Glass-Wegian!

I am Alex MacKay, the Glass-wegian and my designs are created exclusively using the ancient art of stained glass manufacture and the ancient technique of kiln-forming.

Inspiration for my work comes from many sources; from everyday images or patterns, from organic sources to inspirational views of the landscape and the heavens. I also take a lot of inspiration from corporate images and personal interest in science and science fiction.

My Training and Qualifications:

A 3yr HND Course in Architectural Glass and Design

Awards:

UK Skills Challenge - Gold Medal Award 2004 (NVQ Level)
UK Skills Challenge - Gold Medal Award 2006 (Advanced Level)

Subjects Qualified in:

• Glass Painting

• Staining and firing glass

• Embossing: acid etching and gilding

• Stained glass in concrete

• Faceted stained glass: Dalles De Verre

• Glue chipping on glass

• Stained glass construction and repair

• Glass mould manufacture

• Glass shaping/slumping

• Hot glass manufacture and casting

• Glass Tesserae Mosaic

• Computer aided design for glass manufacture