ELAINE PRATT

Borrowdale Glass came accidentally into being just 5 years ago, when Elaine retired after 40 years of teaching German, the last 33 at Keswick School. A chance encounter with glass fusing at an after school taster session for staff, planted a seed.

On retirement Elaine began to explore the magic of glass fusing. This quickly became an all absorbing passion. Friends began to buy her work, followed by successful craft fairs, selling locally and the acquisition of Facebook friends. (Facebook Borrowdale Glass)After covering costs, initially all profits were donated to Cancer Research. Since fully retiring Elaine has become a sole trader, but still donates every month to the charity.

Elaine is grateful to the glass for showing her that even at 64 years of age, you may have much to learn and explore. Meeting so many lovely people has also been an enormous unexpected bonus.

Commissions are welcome.