HOLY WELL GLASS - Key Persons
Chris Elliott Stained Glass Conservator, Painter, and Glazier After 9 years working in the service industry up to management level Chris decided upon a change of direction and started at Holy Well Glass in 2016.
After her studies Clare has been working freelance in the United States, before joining the team at Holy Well Glass in 2017.
Job Titles:
- Trainee Stained Glass Conservator, Painter, and Glazier
in adult nursing University of Lincoln 2017. After completing her nursing degree Eilish worked as an art teacher with children in America and has recently pivoted from creating new artworks towards a career in conservation.
ICON Accredited Conservator Restorer (ACR). BA (Hons). English Literature and Spanish, Bath Spa University, 2010 - 2013. Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Cardiff University, 2013-2014. SPAB Fellow 2017. Chemistry for Conservators Course, International Academics Projects, 2021. Jack has long term involvement in the family business, and is immersed in developing strategies to take the business into the future.
Jacquie Rusca joined Holy Well Glass in 2017 to administer the Accounts function of the business. This has gradually evolved and now includes other administration functions to help with the smooth running of the office. Jacquie has worked in finance and customer services throughout her career and has much experience across a number of trade and hospitality sectors.
Jon spent 10 years working for Wells Cathedral Stonemasons, recently working on a range of prestigious Oxford Colleges; gaining valuable site experience in stone conservation and restoration, during which he rose from the position of labourer to site supervisor. In addition to Jon's considerable stonemasonry skills he now seeks to build up new skills in the allied trade of stained glass. He began his training at Holy Well Glass in 2017.
Job Titles:
- Trainee Stained Glass Conservator, Painter, and Glazier
Sarah Knighton ACR, AMGP, BA(Hons.) Studio Manager, Senior Stained Glass Conservator, Painter, Glazier ICON accredited conservator Restorer. BA Hons. Architectural Stained Glass, Swansea Metropolitan University, 2005 - 2008. Chemistry for Conservators Course, International Academics Projects, 2016. Awarded the 2016 "New glass artist of the year" accolade by the Worshipful Company of Glaziers. Winner of the 2016 Steven's Competition and Prize for Presentation. Sarah began as a trainee conservator at Holy Well Glass in 2008.
Shane started work at Holy Well Glass in 2013. In 2017 he completed his 3 year Apprenticeship in Stained Glass Practice, organised through the Worshipful Company of Glaziers.
Job Titles:
- Stained Glass Artist and Maker
Stuart is a freelance stained glass artist, whose private commissions are generally focused on work in the public realm. Alongside this he works for Holy Well Glass on a part-time basis, bringing his finely honed practical skills to the workplace. He is a member of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
Job Titles:
- Apprentice Stained Glass Craftsperson
Following his studies Toby spent 18 months gaining practical skills under the tutelage of Stained Glass Artist Amanda Blair whilst working as an art teacher. Toby joined the team and began the apprenticeship in 2023.