11 - Art + milk makes great shakes at cone

One of Charlotte Hughes-Martin’s milk bottle creations.

The unique engravings of a Stourbridge glass artist are making their way into homes across the borough.

 

Charlotte Hughes-Martin, who is based at the Red House Glass Cone visitor attraction in Wordsley, engraves milk bottles in her own time with intricate and humorous designs. The artist then returns the bottles to doorsteps in the area, where they are collected for refilling before being sent out across the borough.

 

29-year-old Charlotte, originally from Cheshire, uses a variety of techniques, materials and styles to engrave the bottles and takes inspiration from everyday life. 

 

Two pieces of her work have recently been short-listed for the prestigious national Glass Biennale prize.

 

Charlotte said:

 

“Everyone should be able to enjoy art in their everyday life and I just love the idea that my designs could bring a smile to someone’s face as they make a cup of tea in the morning.

 

“It’s a real delight to be based at the Red House Glass Cone, with such a rich history and exciting future. It’s a very inspiring place to be.”

 

Much of Charlotte’s work can be viewed at the Red House Glass cone, which is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm and entry is free.

 

Her work will also be exhibited at the International Festival of Glass, which will run from Friday 22 to Monday 25 August throughout the Stourbridge Glass Quarter.

 

 

“The Red House Glass Cone is such a unique venue for glass artists, it’s no wonder we have visitors from across the country.

 

“We are truly blessed to have the talent as great as Charlotte at the cone. Her milk bottles have sparked lots of interest in the local community and we’re confident she will do well in the Biennale awards.”

 

Charlotte also works Stafford College Art Department one day a week for more information on her work visit www.charlottehughesmartin.com

 

For more information on the Red House Glass Cone call 01384 812750 or visit www.dudley.gov.uk/redhousecone