Melanie has had an interest in the arts since she was young. After finishing school she did a foundation in art and design at the West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham, England. Following this she worked for a year as a graphic designer whilst attending part time design courses at the London College of Printing. Melanie then went on to gain a degree in Multimedia Design at the Southampton Institute.

On a trip to Venice Melanie was inspired by their rich tradition of blown glass. When she moved to Canada she learned the art of glass fusing while working at a studio in Whistler. Melanie designs and produces glass jewelry and dishes, experimenting with different colours and techniques.

Her fused glass jewelry has clean, simple designs, the addition of wire wrapping adds dimension to many of the pieces. Her work is always developing as she learns more about the glass fusing process.

Melanie has her glass work in several stores in Whistler and a store in Golden, she has some prospects for displays in both England and Canada.

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