timothy carter
Mediums Used
Tim Carter graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 1992, where he studied Public Art, specialising in Architectural Glass and Stained Glass.
He has been based in Leicestershire for the last 15 years and has continued to work with glass and other materials such as steel, stainless steel, other non-ferrous metals, wood, acrylic and slate.
Tim designs, manufactures, restores and installs traditional and contemporary stained glass and leaded-light windows and also designs and produces a range of decorative and functional glass wall-pieces, mirrors, lighting and sculptures – for a variety of domestic and commercial situations.
Techniques and processes used include, fired painting and staining, fusing, slumping, acid etching, sandblasting and sand-carving, acid polishing, glass drilling, linishing, UV bonding, fabrication, forging, welding, cutting, milling, lathe turning.
His customers include Rockingham Castle – where he restores leaded-light and metal casement windows and Rolls-Royce (Aerospace) PLC – where he has designed and manufactured a variety of presentation awards for their UK and international projects.
He has worked on numerous other commissions throughout Rutland, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
If you would like to commission Tim for a bespoke piece of artwork, then he would be delighted to hear from you and offer free consultation, advice and an estimate.
Tim Carter`s Statement
‘Glass is the compelling, principal material in my work; it is enhanced by combining it with other materials, such as stainless steel, steel or slate.
My interest lies in the refractive, reflective and structural properties of glass; how it can be manipulated and decorated to affect the passage of light and colour through it.
The work is formed using a wide variety of techniques and processes, to produce a range of work, which is both sculptural and functional, with an emphasis on design, geometry and construction.’
Sculptures by timothy carter
Credentials
Qualifications
Tim Carter`s Education
• PGCE Art and Design Education; Leicester De Montfort University, 1997
• BA Hons Public Art; Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, 1992
• BTEC National Diploma in Art and design; Loughborough College of Art and Design, 1989
• ‘A’ Levels - Art, Design; Rutland VI Form College, Oakham, Rutland, 1987
• ‘O’ Levels - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Electronics, Craft Design Technology, Art, Nutrition and Cooking; Vale of Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, 1984,Tim Carter`s Education
• PGCE Art and Design Education; Leicester De Montfort University, 1997
• BA Hons Public Art; Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, 1992
• BTEC National Diploma in Art and design; Loughborough College of Art and Design, 1989
• ‘A’ Levels - Art, Design; Rutland VI Form College, Oakham, Rutland, 1987
• ‘O’ Levels - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Electronics, Craft Design Technology, Art, Nutrition and Cooking; Vale of Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, 1984Exhibitions
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Awards
Tim Carter`s Awards
Nov/Dec 2003:
Catmose Gallery, Oakham, Rutland (Awarded £400 Bursary)
Selection of Employment / Commissions
Oct 2010:
Rolls-Royce PLC and Eden Project Science Prize. Eden Environment Award 2010.
I worked on this project with a group of apprentices, developing and honing ideas and drawings, so that I could manufacture the award sculpture.
2004 -
Present:
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE, Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leics.
On-going repairs, restoration and manufacture of leaded light windows in metal casements and stone. Work carried out on-site and back at the workshop.
2004 –
Present:
SHOULER and SONS Chartered Surveyors, Melton Mowbray, Leics.
Stained glass and leaded light manufacture and restoration.
2000 -
Present:
ROLLS-ROYCE PLC, Derby.
Designing and manufacturing a variety of sculptures, as presentation pieces for Apprenticeship, Community, Team and International awards.
1997 -
Present:
THE ORANGE TREE GROUP, Leicester.
Bespoke glass and lighting projects for the group of bars.
Nov 2008:
SAINT CUTHBERTS CHURCH, Great Glenn, Leicester.
Commemorative design for the glass doors in the new entrance porch.
Feb 2008:
BELL DIP FARM, Baggrave Estate, Hungarton, Leics.
Restoration and glazing of 14 decorative cast-iron windows, for the listed building, belonging to Baggrave Hall.
Oct 2007:
SAINT MARY’S CHURCH, Knighton, Leicester.
Sandblasted images (adapted from altarpiece) onto 6 laminated-glass window / door screens (800 x 2000mm).
Feb 2006:
GLASS PAGE, Leicester.
Revised logo work for multimedia company’s new offices. Deep sand-carved glass, and Cumbrian slate, sculptural wall-mounted constructions.
April 2004:
SCUNTHORPE MUSEUM, North Lincs.
Commissioned to produce 6 glass and slate wall panels, incorporating fern designs (500mm x 1000mm x 12mm thick glass) for the courtyard garden. Working with head gardener of Normanby Hall.
Sept 2003:
OAKHAM C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, Oakham, Rutland.
Designed and made three commemorative stained glass windows for the school hall. The children’s memories, ideas and drawings were used.
March 2002:
HIGHPOINT, Leicester.
Designed and made stained glass window for the new conferencing and education centre.
March 2001:
GLASS PAGE, Leicester.
Logo work for multimedia company’s new offices. Deep sand-carved glass and stainless steel sculptural wall-mounted constructions.
March 2001:
THOMAS HANNAH ASSOCIATES, Leicester.
Designed and made glass and steel sculpture for Glaxo Smith Kline promotional video.
1999 - 2004:
JUDGEMEADOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Leicester.
Running evening and weekend courses in stained and decorative glass.
1998 - 2002:
NORMAN and UNDERWOOD STAINED GLASS STUDIOS, Leicester.
Stained glass restoration (including Ludlow Cathedral and The House Of Commons), designing and making leaded lights.
”Tim Carter is a highly professional restorer of traditional leaded light windows (amongst other talents). He has undertaken a great deal of work over many years at Rockingham Castle. He has become a trusted contractor, carrying out work of a delicate and sensitive nature to windows of great antiquity. He is very thorough and conscientious, and I cannot recommend his skill highly enough.”
Andrew Norman, Operations Manager, Rockingham Castle.
Rolls-Royce Science Prize / Eden Project Environment Award.
“We approached Tim with a problem and some ideas when we required a trophy to be produced for presentation at a prestigious company event. Throughout the process, Tim was positive and supportive, his experience and skills really making a difference. Tim mixed materials and disciplines to produce a unique piece, delivered on time to a tight schedule. Needless to say the finished article was stunning. ”
Dean Wright, Civil Airlines Operations, Rolls-Royce Plc.
Tim Carter`s Public Works
North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe, England
