Artist Showcase: Irene McBride

Our community in Ards and North Down has a wealth of creative talent. Many of these artists, crafts people and makers use traditional techniques to create their handmade pieces. Our artist showcase features a series of artists, makers and craft people who contribute to keeping our traditional heritage skills alive.

Glass making is an ancient artform that dates back thousands of years to the Middle East. The revolutionary discovery that glass could be blown by mouth led to the invention of flat glass and consequently to the creation of windows. Irene McBride of Discovery Glass Studio will showcase her passion for keeping this artform alive by exhibiting her “Tiffany” style angels and giftware creations, including kiln-formed pieces.