Peak Refractions

Painting with light

Stained glass flowers and landscapes inspired by the Peak District

A stained glass artwork of a landscape scene featuring a blue sky, mountains, fields, and trees, placed on a wooden stand, casting a colorful shadow on the background wall.

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Peak District landscapes

I design and handcraft stained glass landscapes inspired by the views, colours and natural beauty of the Peak District National Park. I work with a wide variety of textured and streaky stained glass in different colours and shades to create pieces that cast refractions as beautiful as the glass itself. I also use delicate wire work and tiny glass beads to add an extra dimension of detail to my Peak District artwork. Explore my range of iconic vistas, including Stanage and Ladybower, each available with hanging chain, individually handcrafted oak stand, or both.

Colorful stained glass artwork resembling a mountain landscape with blue sky, green hills, and pink and yellow fields, casting a colorful shadow on a wall.

Stained glass flower stems

I design and handcraft unique, delicate stained glass flowers with stems. They cast beautiful refractions and shadows. Each is delightful displayed individually, as part of an everlasting bouquet, or among houseplants or dried flowers for an extra pop of colour. Explore my shop to find the perfect gift, or start your own collection of everlasting flowers! My range includes birth flowers, spring flowers, wildflowers and other favourites, such as stained glass roses and sunflowers, with more being added all the time. I love the language of flowers and include information on some of the symbolism and meanings associated with each flower stem, so you can create your own personalised and thoughtful bouquet.

A close-up of decorative metal and stained glass flowers, featuring flower-shaped designs with thin metal stems and colored glass petals.

Bespoke orders and commissions

Favourite view, swim spot, or climb? Favourite flower or a bouquet for a special occasion? Maybe you want to capture the memory of a special place or give a thoughtful, personalised gift. I offer a bespoke design service and can work with you to create a beautiful and unique piece of stained glass art. Contact me for more information and pricing.

A stained glass ornament depicting a landscape with rolling hills, grass, and sky, hanging outdoors against a scenic background of green hills, purple heather, rocks, and blue sky with clouds.

This month’s featured products

Aster - September birth flower Aster - September birth flower
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Aster - September birth flower
£30.00

The aster is said to represent love, faith and wisdom and is the birth month flower for September.

This delicate nine-petalled flower is handcrafted from lilac glass and measures 6 cm across. The stem is approx 30 cm tall, but can be trimmed to any length with a sharp pair of scissors.

Price is for one stem.

Cosmos - October birth flower Cosmos - October birth flower Cosmos - October birth flower Cosmos - October birth flower Cosmos - October birth flower
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Cosmos - October birth flower
£28.00

Available in pink or white, this summer and autumn favourite is handcrafted using streaky, semi-opaque glass with a translucent yellow centre. It’s available with a silver or copper finish. The stem measures approx 7cm by 30cm.

Cosmos is the birth month flower for October. It symbolises order, harmony and balance.

Price is per stem.

Hello, I’m Helen, a stained glass artist based in Sheffield, right on the edge of the Peak District. Welcome to Peak Refractions! I’m passionate about stained glass and the creative possibilities available with this captivating medium. Read on to learn more about me and my business.

About me

Peak Refractions market stall  featuring my white gazebo decorated with colorful bunting and a table of stained glass flowers in gin bottles at a summer Sheffield outdoor market.