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Pickle Pot Studio
Home of Glass Artist and Metal Smith Catherine O'Sullivan
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Through Light and Landscape
Through Light and Landscape by Catherine O’Sullivan is a beautifully illustrated guide to the art of fused glass. The first half of the book introduces the tools, techniques, and materials needed to begin your own glass journey—perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike. The second half showcases Catherine’s own collection of glass artworks, inspired by the natural landscapes of West Yorkshire, offering inspiration and insight into the creative process.
The book is available to buy in Standard edition and Deluxe Coffee table Edition
Percy Pendleton and the Open Door
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About the Book
Percy Pendleton and the Open Door
Step into Percy Pendleton’s world, where a simple open door leads to the most unexpected adventures! Join Percy and Lottie as they explore, imagine, and discover the magic that can hide in everyday places.
Created for children aged 5–7, this charming story captures the joy of curiosity and the wonder of play. Every illustration in the book is handcrafted by the author and artist using her own fused glass creations, giving each page a vibrant, unique sparkle that children and grown-ups alike will love.
Book Two
Percy Pendleton Meets Shirley Shackleton
Percy visits the charity shop with his friend Lottie, where they meet Mrs Shackleton. Inside a mysterious box, they discover a map that leads them on an unexpected adventure.
Book three in the Percy Pendleton series
Percy Pendleton Meets Lottie Little
In the third adventure of the Percy Pendleton series, Percy goes to play with his friend Lottie Little — only to discover she has a secret. Lottie insists she has magic powers that allow her to shrink!
At first, Percy isn’t sure he believes her… until he finds himself caught up in a world that feels bigger, wilder, and more magical than ever before.
Written and illustrated by Catherine O’Sullivan, Percy Pendleton and Lottie Little is a whimsical tale for children aged 5–7, celebrating imagination, friendship, and the small wonders that lead to big adventures.
Catherine is a glass artist and has used her glass work to create the illustrations.
Taking Orders
Bridgid the Protector, Celtic Goddess - Mother Earth.
Made from strerling silver, fine silver or copper
A lovely meaningful gift for someone you love and who is spiritual in nature. Brigid is a Celtic goddess from Ireland who is associated with many aspects of life but most well known for the the festival of Imbolc. The Imbolc festival celebrates the beginning of spring on February 1st, which was considered the beginning of spring to the ancient celts. At Imbolc, fires are lit and people celebrate and support one another through the last cold days of winter before spring emerges. Fire connects her with crafts people such black smithing and metal smithing. She helps and protects women going through childbirth and is a symbol of fertility. She is a fierce protector and healer. A goddess of fire, poetry and healing. For this reason she is considered a triple goddess. The sacred feminine. Mother earth.
There are many prayers associated with Brigid that support healing and protect the home.
Each Brigid pendant will be unique due to being completely handmade and will contain the makers stamp and 925 silver stamp if made from Sterling silver. The pendant will arrive as a part of a pocket protection kit, including draw string bag, tourmaline crystal and a smudge/sage stick.
Purchase and place orders at the Holmfirth Art Week or follow the link below.
Crossroads Venue 26 - Meltham.
I will be displaying my work at the Crossroads centre fringe venue in Meltham again this year.
The Crossroads venue is located in the centre of Meltham village next to the Co op and across from the library and post office. It is easy to find.
Meltham is a lovely little village on the edge of the pennines situated between Holmfirth and Slaithwaite and also Marsden with breath taking scenery. If you plan to do a fringe tour, then be sure to call in.
More details on what is on display will be in the guide and in the link below.
As well as my catherinejaneglass glass pieces and art work I will also be displaying some of my metal smithing work. This will include enameled copper and silver pieces, Silver jewellery, copper jewellery, copper hair pins and accessories, pendants and more.
Watch this space for updates!
Please don't forget a percentage of all sales go towards cancer research.
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Robinhoods bay in glass - on display in Palma this October.
If you would like to purchase this peace then please drop myself or the gallery a line.
Catherine's unique art paintings in glass are becoming more and more popular and not just in the UK! Her work is now on display in Dubai, Spain and soon to be in Paris for part of Basal art week.
Further details can be found in the 'lastest news' section on the drop down menu.
Commissions - landscapes in glass
Commissions generally come in three sizes, small, medium and large, but no larger than 40 x 40 cm unless several are joined together to form a larger piece such as a triptych.
Fused glass on a large scale as a single piece can be heavy. Framed or wall mounted pieces are more suitable as a smaller/lighter piece, i.e. - 40 x 40 cm. (see how to display your art work).
Prices range from £150 to £450 depending on size. Something more complicated using several elements can be discussed.
All landscapes/paintings are made entirely from glass, which include a wide variety of colours and types, including reactive glass which will react with copper baring glass and metal inclusions. Several 12hour firings are required in order to perfect the outcome. Detail is applied with crushed glass and glass enamels (which is constructed from glass - glass 'paints' are not used). Kiln firing schedules are altered accordingly depending on the desired effect.
A general price list with examples of size will be added shortly.
Please get in touch with any questions or to book a commission.
Note: A non refundable £40 deposit is required when booking a commission.
Pet Cremains
Our promise
Price list and options coming soon.
We are now offering a 'cremains in glass' service. We can guarantee that your pets ashes will be treated with the upmost respect and that any ashes that are left over will carefully be send back to you along with your chosen glass design. Again all ashes will be handled with care in a dust free sterile environment.
How it works
Firstly, contact the site with your request and leave your contact details. You will be contacted and sent details on how to proceed.
The process of capturing the ashes in glass will depend on the design, the glass used, if a mould has to be made and the amount of kiln firings and so on. Only one set of ashes will be placed in the kiln at a time to ensure the upmost care and respect is taken for each pet, and to make sure that there are no mix ups or contamination.
There will shortly be some images along with a price list. This may make the process easier. Commissions will also be considered.
Thank you to all those people who have already enquired. Please follow the instructions sent to you via email.
Pocket paws are a good way to ensure that everyone in the family gets to have a keeps sake to carry with them.
The paws are £18.50 but must be ordered along side a larger cremains item such as a paperweight, due to kiln space and efficiency.
Exquisite Handcrafted Jewellery and Glass Designs
Discover the Beauty of Nature in Every Piece
Explore the stunning collection of unique handmade jewellery and glass designs, inspired by the Yorkshire countryside. Each piece is a work of art crafted with passion and skill.
- Mon – Fri
- 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
- Sat – Sun
- Closed
Art Work and Wall Art
These unique pictures are created using a kiln and can incorporate metal inclusions and enamel detail.
Each piece then goes through a series of cold working processes by hand to ensure a neat and shiny finish.
These usually go through several 12 hour kiln firings to produce the desired effect and appropriate detail and texture.
NOTE: Commissions can be taken but please bare in mind the lengthy process and that there maybe a waiting list.
Please keep an eye on the Pickle Pot shop for new additions.
Functional Pieces
Explore a range of glass designs intricately crafted to capture the essence of nature.
The Pickle Pot shop stocks items such as plates, bowls, garlic bread platers, soap dishes and candle holders, (please check the shop to see what is available).
Items are created using a variety of styles, colours and techniques.
The glass used for this purpose will often be hand produced in the studio, created using hand made pattern bars which is a lengthy process but with a highly unusual and striking end result. These are completely one off pieces which are impossible to reproduce.
Pieces can have striking detail that is also individually produced in the studio, such as the use of pattern bars and handmade murini and the use of limited edition and reactive glass.
Metal Smithing
Discover the art of metal smithing with our collection of finely crafted metal jewellery. Each piece showcases precision and creativity.
You will find jewellery pieces created from sterling silver, fine silver, copper, brass and bronze and sometimes a combination of metals for that ultra creative and unique look.
Some pieces will have precious stones and gems and others may contain fused glass with metal inclusions such as copper and sterling silver.
Enameling
Enamelled Jewellery and more ...
The art of enameling has been practiced since ancient times. It is another way of using glass in it's powdered form.
The base is carefully cut out of metal and the powdered enamel placed on in layers and fired either in an enamel kiln or with a jewelers torch.
Engraving
Engraved copper pieces are engraved by using a traditional chemical engraving method.
Catherine would like to reassure everyone that the method she uses is environmentally safe and any chemicals she uses are neutralized before disposing of.
Electroforming Nature
What is electroforming?
Electroforming is the process of plating an item (from nature) into silver, copper or gold using an electrochemical transfer.
This can be a long and steady process to ensure that all the detail on the object is kept intact - usually four days to just over a week.
Art Work for sale
Occasionally there will be art work for sale. This will appear in the shop when available.
Catherine teaches life drawing classes and has a love for pastel landscapes with dramatic skies.
Keep an eye out for the latest exhibitions taking place world wide on the 'Latest news' tab from the drop down menu.
This picture is on display as part of Basal week in Paris during October. See latest news for details.
Bespoke and unusual items
You never know what you might find in the Pickle Pot shop!
Items such as stained glass flowers, fish mobiles, wind charms and all manner of oddities can be found in the shop. Be sure to keep an eye out because when they are gone, they're gone!
