Craft & Design Research/Visits

Had an email from the BCTF about upcoming designers at their trade fair in April, through browsing these I came across the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, will definitely be taking a day out here in the New Year.
One of the artists featured in the info email I received:
Crushed Chilli
Born in Gateshead, Janet Rogers now lives and has a workshop in Durham where she produces her own fused and etched glass pieces that are often incorporated into leaded stained glass panels.

Spending time in the 3D workshop has opened my eyes to other working possibilities, I've seen a few people working with glass, which I'd like to put in my brainstorm for potential design ideas.