Back in October 2019, Lightworks were approached by a client about the production of a set of new stained glass panels for the entrance of their private residence in the Lake District. With the property undergoing extensive renovation, every aspect of...

Last year, while undertaking repair and restoration work at Blackburn Colleges Victoria Building (in conjunction with The National Festival of Making), we were asked if we would be interested in collaborating on a commission celebrating 30 years of...

PART TWO: St. Alkelda Takes up Residence in Her New Home

Lightworks officially opened its doors for business at 122 Lowergate on the 28th November 1998.   To celebrate reaching their twentieth anniversary, the company held a studio open-day (it's always open during business hours really) on Saturday 24th November, followed by a...

As a musician and music lover, I've been a fan of Iron Maiden since I was 12. One of the first pieces of music I ever taught myself how to play on the guitar was Phantom of The Opera (remember...

Given the physical nature of stained glass windows within churches and public buildings (comparatively large and often very high) they are generally subject to the build up of decades (and in come cases centuries) of dust, dirt and debris. Alongside...

After applying way back in October 2017, we were absolutely delighted to be informed in March that we were finalists at this years Heritage Crafts Association Awards in the "Made in Britain" category.   The Heritage Crafts Association is the advocacy body...

The process of commissioning Lightworks to design and produce a new stained glass window might at first appear to be a daunting one. However, we strive to make it as easy (and hopefully enjoyable) as possible for prospective clients. In...

Forming the central focal point within an internal leaded door panel, this lovely old piece of gilded glass unfortunately ended up with multiple fractures following shenanigans by a client's two young sons. We were subsequently contacted to ask if we...

When recently tasked with the full restoration of a Victorian stained glass window dating from the mid 1800's, we quickly realised we were faced with a problem. Having stripped out all the old lead came from the window we found...