I wish you a very warm welcome to Glass Tales and to my website.  My 'home page' will comprise an assortment of information: what I've been up to recently, together with my thoughts, hopes and wishes for the future.

Everything you will see during your travels around this site has been designed and made by me, Joanne Rohrer.  Where I may have used another artist's materials (e.g. handmade lampwork beads in some of my jewellery), acknowledgement is given.  I have the huge pleasure of knowing some wonderful people in this world and wish to spread the word about their fantastic skills and products whenever I can!

 (flamenco blues lampwork beads by Joanne Rohrer)

The most important thing to share with you is that my opening dates for Surrey Artists Open Studios have had to change: unfortunately, I won't be able to open the weekend of 12th & 13th June due to unforeseen circumstances.  I'm very sorry about this late change, however I will be open on the other published dates.  Fortunately, there are some fabulous artists very close by, in particular my fellow lampworker and jewellery designer Helen White, who is literally 4 mins stroll from my studio.  Helen will be able to show you the wonderful delights of lampworking, amongst other things.

Today was my first day of Open Studios and a fantastic number of visitors took the time to pop in to see me.  It was lovely to welcome everyone and to show them what lampworking is all about - it was a great day indeed.  Two of my dearest friends came over from Buckinghamshire to visit me, which was particularly special, as they really make me smile all day long!

Thank you so much for visiting my website as well as for your continued support.  Please do check my Events page, to see which fairs are coming up.  If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to drop me a line by email - I'd love to hear from you :-) 

Last updated: Sunday 6th June 2010