I’m about to complete 12 wonderful weeks of valuable work experience at the York Glaziers Trust in York. I’ve learnt so much from watching and working alongside the conservators who work there. I’ve completed a range of tasks including glass painting, condition reports, lead repairs and edge bonding. .

It’s been a privilege, my skills and confidence have improved and it’s reinforced that problem-solving with glass is my idea of happiness. and as a bonus, the views from the scaffolding at York Minster are a treat

As students we have to keep a daily record which I recommend to anyone starting a new career/ job or even hobby, We have all grown as individuals.

We’ve begun to look at stained glass in relationship to its setting, understanding that image, the audience, and the partnerships involved. For my case study on this, I returned to Bradford Cathedral for its inspiring windows. The Cathedral is rich with windows either dedicated to women or the subject is women, I recommend everyone take time to admire the spectacular West Window featuring Women of the Bible by Heaton Butler.

I fell in love with the Mitchell Memorial Window featuring Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint Hilda of Whitby, and Queen Ethelburga of York. I find a gentleness, a calmness in Saint Elizabeth, her miracle was…..

I must have a strong belief in myself and my abilities to be at this point now. I started this Master’s course knowing I wasn’t eligible for a government grant or loan, because I’d already gained a Master’s degree over 20 years ago ( not funded by the government then either )