The Art of James Cockerill & Tamsin Abbott

James Cockerill founded Halt Glass, specialising in screen-printing and sandblasting mouth-blown antique glass using traditional paints, stains, and transparent vitreous enamels. James is committed to decarbonising his stained glass practice, demonstrating how environmental consciousness and technical excellence can work hand in hand. He has developed innovative processes that he enjoys sharing with students both here and abroad. Since the Discussion Day last November, he has installed a large-scale sandblasting facility and is keen to share the new techniques he has developed using his screen-printable sandblast stencils. In 2019 he was awarded the Stevens Award by the Worshipful Company of Glaziers, and in 2025 he designed an immersive architectural installation for The King’s Trust garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which was awarded a prestigious Gold Medal.

Tamsin Abbott has been working from her garden studio in Herefordshire for over 20 years. The timber framed studio was built from local wood and finished with wattle and daub. Tamsin delicately engraves and sgraffito-paints mouth-blown glass. She recently collaborated with Jackie Morris to create a book ‘Wild Folk’, vibrantly illustrated with a collection of her stained glass art. Her work is inspired by myth, folk tales and the landscapes she knows and loves. She works with galleries to sell her creations.

Both artists were keynote speakers at our Discussion Day last November, and for those members who were unable to attend the in-person event, we are delighted to welcome them back for the online webinar.

The Zoom event is on Wednesday 29 April at 7pm GMT. Members pay only £4.25 (£5.00 full price). Join us for an insight into the art and creativity of two inspiring contemporary artists.