Glass art · Great Brak River · Since passion took over
Original stained, leaded and warm glass pieces made by hand, made with heart, and very definitely not made to disappear into the background.
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Why glass?
After a career in economics and finance and years leading tours around the world, Henk du Plessis settled in tranquil Great Brak River. There he gave full expression to a long-held artistic calling through stained glass, leaded glass, warm glass and wood.
“If it is worth doing, it is worth doing well.”
Meet Henk →The collections
Colourful, sturdy, thickly fused coasters with special grooves to prevent condensation sticking.
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Two decades of exhibitions, talks, festivals and gallery events across the Garden Route and Eastern Cape.
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Kilns, tools, materials and moments of truth behind each finished work.
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Sculptural kiln-cast glass shaped through mould-making, patience and technical control.
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Handmade shades and wall lights created with genuine art glass and the copper-foiling method.
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Original, largely one-off objects exploring warm glass, form, colour and texture.
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Strong, elegant display stands made from solid stainless steel rod and silver solder.
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Expressive fused and slumped tableware, individually designed and made.
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Graphic modern fused-glass pieces filled with colour and movement.
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Personal practical classes in lamp shades, leaded panels and warm glass.
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Fused forms carefully slumped into sculptural vessels.
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Flame-worked beads combined with cutlery, utensils and serving pieces.
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Small-scale fused and slumped works made with exacting precision.
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Dimensional wooden projects extending the studio's curiosity beyond glass.
Open collection →Kind words
“What can I say, you are a magician! The windows look fantastic - thank you so much for all your hard work and true dedication.”— LS
“The detail is beyond expectation. It truly is the only one in the world.”— JM
“From the first moment we met Henk we sensed professionalism and excellence. I think I have the most beautiful doors in the world.”— A. J van N
“Because of his empathy the design process was easy and delightful. We are so thrilled with our finished product.”— S & M H