Michael’s personal style comes from developing a unique series of technical processes, which have enabled him to make highly distinctive coloured panels and forms.

Michael’s present work reflects his preoccupation with the sea and myth. The sculptural pieces and vessels provide a canvas to explore the areas where land and sea meet. These places of restless energy and yet great tranquillity inform his use of colour, texture and light.

The Mark making and patterns I use in my work aim to reflect behaviour and emotional responses through the interplay of colour light and form.  The glass object becomes a lens for viewing what is on the other side as well as within the work.

Michael’s work is in the National Museum of Irelands Glass collection, The Crafts Council’s National Collection and the Department of Foreign affairs, as well as numerous private and corporate collections.

I am running glass fusing workshops
over the following weekends this summer, number permitting:
16-17th July, 30-31st July, 14-15th August.

These will be geared to individual requirements, so both experienced and beginners are welcome.

For those who haven’t worked with glass before you can browse my web-site above
to get an idea of possibilities.

You will learn how to fuse and shape glass working with coloured sheets,
glass powder and combining printed images and/or text during the two day workshop.
a light lunch will be served each day.
cost €150 to include materials and kiln firing.