Opal Seabrook

CRAFT: GLASS

REGION: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, East of England

A self-confessed glass nerd with an endless imagination and excitement for her work, Opal began her glass career in stained glass techniques in 2005. Prior to this, Opal had refined techniques in other mediums such as pencil art and portraiture, caricatures, and complex painting on glass.

Through testing her ideas against traditionalist views, Opal developed her skills into fusing techniques, designing and creating intricate and quirky glass art.

Opal’s ever-evolving style is inspired by a wide range of sources, including tattoo, comic, pop art, nature, photography, and art in its wider context. Using techniques such as airbrushing, powder printing, freehand painting, and sgraffito prior to kiln firing, Opal incorporates other materials alongside glass to ensure her creations are truly unique.

From 2013 to 2023, Opal was a vital member of Herts Visual Arts (HVA), including being a member of the HVA Organising Group along with being the Area Coordinator for her hometown until 2021.