Hayley Gammon
Age: 29
Skilled, Motivated, hardworking glassblower with attention to detail
Tel: 07999 105276
Email: hayleyglassdesigns@hotmail.com
Studio 8 Makers Dozen , Wolverhampton, WV1 1 DU
Web: www.HayleyGlassDesigns.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HayleyGlassDesigns
PROFILE:
I am an extremely enthusiastic, motivated glass blower and have worked in a variety of commercial studios. This has provided me with knowledge in hot and cold glass working techniques, but also in valuable skills in studio maintenance.
I have loved working in the workshop environment; working up from volunteers assistance to full time now freelance Glassblower/assistant.
EDUCATION:
BTEC Glass Techniques/Technology Dudley College: International Glass Centre, 2008-09
B.A Hons Three-Dimensional Design Specializing in Glass, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2005-08
BTEC Diploma Foundation Art, Hastings College of Art and Design, 2004-05
A2 level, Graphics, Art, AS level Maths, Psychology, Bexhill College, 2001-04
EMPLOYMENT:
Teacher of lamp working skill and glass blowing to college students 2016
Artist in Residence Wolverhampton University 2014-2015
Freelance Workshop Assistant (West Midland)
Jinney Ring, Top Glass 2014 – 2015
Workshop Technician for master glasses at Ruskin centre Biennial 2015
Freelance Workshop Assistant (London)
Rothschild and bickers (as required) 2012- ongoing
Phil Atril (1/2 days a week) 2012 - 2014
Antony Stern (2/3 days a week) 2012 - 2014
Ashes into glass (1/2 days a week) 2012 – 2014
Full time workshop assistant Stewart Hearn London glassworks 2010- 2012
Glass Assistant Peter Layton and associates limited 2008-2010
Glass Assistant: Ruskin Centre West Midlands 2009
Glass demonstrator: 'Art in Action' Oxfordshire 2013- 2014
Glass demonstrator assistant 'Art in Action' Oxfordshire 2009 - 2012
Glass Assistant: St Helens World of glass (Part time during studies) 2007-2008
Glass Assistant: Liquid Glass Centre Bath (Part time during studies) 2007-08
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:
Express and Star, Wolverhampton 2015
Craft&Designs Magazine 2014, 2015, 2016
Art In Action Press booklet 2013, 2014
Hothouse Craft council: Participant of East cohort Hothouse 2013
Guardian Small Business: Publication Jan 2013
Special mention in Peter Layon’s Publication Past and Present 2012
‘Galleries’ national Magazine: Publication September 2012
Glass Seller's Fund: Bursary (Frederick Stuart Memorial Award) 2009
STOCKIEST:
Heals London, Tottenham Court Road 2015- ongoing
MD gallery, Wolverhampton 2015- ongoing
Atholl Gallery, Perthshire 2015- ongoing
Phillips of Ilkley Gallery 2015- ongoing
Stark Gallery, Canterbury 2014- ongoing
Sara Preisley, Birmingham 2014- ongoing
Avocet Gallery, Rhy 2013- ongoing
Seaside Gallery, Bexhil, Sussex, 2012- ongoing
London GlassBlowing, sales shop 2010- 2012
Turtle fine art gallery, Rye, Sussex, 2011- 2012
Ted Baker, Manchester (association Rothschild and Bickers) 2011
The Glass Sculptress, Hastings, Sussex, 2010- 2011
Aa-rt Gallery Stoubridge West Midlands 2009
EXHIBITION
AmblecoteEchoes; association with International Festival of Glass 2015
BCTF British Craft Trade Fair Harrogate 2015, 2016
Heals London, Demonstrating Artist 2015, 2016
Made London 2013
Bovey Tracey, Devon 2013
Glass Fest, Essex 2013
Art In Action Demonstrating Artist, Oxfordshire 2013, 2014
Art In Action Volunteer, Oxfordshire 2012, 2011, 2010
Pure Autumn Art Fair, Battle 2012
The Stables theatre, Hastings, Sussex 2010
Courtyard Gallery, Red House Cone, West Midlands 2009
First Gather, Himley Hall, Dudley, West Midlands 2009
New Designers, Business Design Centre, London 2008
OTHER INFORMATION:
Design Technology Technician, St Edmunds school Wolverhampton 2015 onwards
During my studies of glassblowing I worked as a lifeguard supervisor and swimming teacher in the UK and USA