Ginkgo Glass — bespoke stained glass

Bespoke Stained Glass Commissions & Restoration

Hand-painted and kiln-fired stained glass, created using traditional techniques for contemporary and heritage interiors.

Eleanor Carr at work in her studio

About

A glass painter and conservator since 2000, I bring over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design.

My work is rooted in the traditions of stained glass — particularly detailed glass painting — paired with a sensitive, bespoke approach to each commission. Working from my studio at home in a North Yorkshire village, each piece is painted and kiln-fired by hand. This setting, alongside an enduring influence from the surrounding landscape and historic glass traditions, informs a practice that is both considered and deeply personal.

I trained in-house and spent over 20 years as a Glass Painter and Conservator at Martin Johnson & Co (York) Ltd, as well as time in a private stained glass studio in Christchurch, New Zealand. I work with private clients, interior designers and architects to develop carefully considered commissions — from initial concept through to final installation — taking on a small number of projects each year.

Background: Glass Painter & Conservator since 2000

Training: MA Fine Arts, Arts Management & Heritage Studies, University of Leeds

Specialisms: Conservation, Glass Painting, Bespoke Design

Portfolio

Some examples of bespoke, hand-painted and restoration pieces.

Autumn Ginkgo — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Autumn Ginkgo
LNER Tornado — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
LNER Tornado
Hellebores — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Hellebores
Seedheads — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Seedheads
All Saints, Roos — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
All Saints, Roos
Botanical Panel — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Botanical Panel
Painted Glass Heads — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Painted Glass Heads
Floral Patchwork — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Floral Patchwork
Wedding Roundel — Château — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Wedding Roundel — Château
Silver Wedding — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Silver Wedding
Family Windmill Roundel — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Family Windmill Roundel
Ypres Memorial Window — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Ypres Memorial Window
Wild Rose Panel — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Wild Rose Panel
Sealife Bathroom Door — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Sealife Bathroom Door
Roundel — The Hospitium, York — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Roundel — The Hospitium, York
Playroom Panel — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Playroom Panel
Castle Landscape Roundel — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Castle Landscape Roundel
Flying Scotsman — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Flying Scotsman
Woodworkers — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Woodworkers
Roundel — Timber Hall — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Roundel — Timber Hall
Commemorative Roundel — Country Church — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Commemorative Roundel — Country Church
Wedding Roundel — Flaxton — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Wedding Roundel — Flaxton
Commemorative Oval — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Commemorative Oval
Medieval Glass Conservation — stained glass by Eleanor Carr
Medieval Glass Conservation

Befores & Afters

A selection of work meticulously restored by me. Magic happens when we bring an old piece back to life. Restoration is a complex challenge of preserving the original character — it must not look polished and ‘new’ (unless, of course, that is how we want it to look) — but using time-honed techniques I can restore missing sections, fix or replace broken pieces, and repaint worn and faded parts. Bringing things back to their former glory, to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Saint Window — Before — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Saint Window — Before
Saint Window — After — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Saint Window — After
Gothic Canopy Glass — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Gothic Canopy Glass
Architectural Canopy — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Architectural Canopy
Painted Drapery Study — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Painted Drapery Study
Rose — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Rose
Rosebud Study — stained glass restoration by Eleanor Carr
Rosebud Study

Services

Bespoke Commissions

Original stained glass windows, panels and decorative pieces, developed collaboratively from initial concept through to final installation.

Decorative Pieces

Hand-painted and kiln-fired panels for contemporary and heritage interiors, designed with a sensitivity to light and setting.

Conservation & Glass Painting

Detailed glass painting and the sympathetic conservation of historic glass, drawing on over two decades of professional experience.

Restoration

Careful repair of damaged or deteriorated stained glass, matching original materials and techniques.

Contact

Interested in commissioning a piece or discussing a conservation project? Please complete the form and I will reply within 3 working days.

Studio: North Yorkshire, UK