I am a self-employed kiln glass artist with seven years experience in my field. I produce unique sculptural glass for private and corporate commissions. I also facilitate kiln glass workshops to all skill and age levels, within the community.

My business was established in September 2004 and in that year Rachel Gretton Glass was nominated for the Best New Business Awards 2004 and was subsequently a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur category. Since re-locating to North Yorkshire Rachel Gretton Glass has also been nominated for the North Yorkshire Press 'Best New Business' 2006 both 'Young Euntrepreneur' and 'Best Small Business' catagories.

I have three years experience teaching glass to a wide audience and was employed as a visiting lecturer by Sunderland University; I have also been a visiting artist on many occasions to various schools, colleges and galleries throughout the North East and North Yorkshire.

I have worked for and alongside renowned glass artists producing high standard work for major exhibitions. I have also produced award-winning designs for Cost Boda in Sweden; this work was sold in Harrods and was exhibited in the ’75 years of Swedish Glass’ exhibition held at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland.

I have opened a working kiln glass studio/gallery in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire and have recently been awarded an Arts Council ‘Grants For The Arts ‘ Award to assist in the continuing development and production of work and designs for commissions and exhibitions.