Sarah Broadhead Riall has been designing and making enamelled kiln-formed glass for over 20 years.  She is a member of The Contemporary Glass Art Society and the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen.

Sarah was born in Dublin. She trained at West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham (now University College for the Creative Arts), where she gained a BA in Textiles followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Glass. 

She creates individually numbered pieces of glass, which reflect her interest in colour, pattern, the elements of water and sunlight and the optical effects resulting from their interaction.  Enamel colours are sprinkled and painted onto several layers of glass, which are fused together.  Often pockets of air are introduced which adds to the three-dimensional effect and gives a feeling of light.  By using enamels to colour the glass Sarah can mix and blend them to create the texture, pattern and feeling needed for a piece.  This combined with slumping through or into a mould gives interest to the shape and colour produced.  It is a fascinating process, which continues to engage her passion and enthusiasm.

Sarah’s jewellery, which comprises pieces of enamelled glass encircled or woven with Sterling Silver wire, brings together her knowledge of both textiles and glass.

Sarah’s relationship with Guildford House gallery goes back many years and she is delighted to supply them with some of the ranges that she produces.  From coasters and dishes, to clocks and many different pendants and earrings there is something for every person and home.  Commissions are welcome too.

Please bear in mind that the range of stock changes daily, and inclusion of a picture on this site does not mean the item is necessarily in stock.

Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AJ

Tel: 01483 444740
Fax: 01483 444742
Email: guildfordhouse@guildford.gov.uk