Blue Skies Glass Studio

Stained glass work and teaching at Blue Skies Glass Studio

Blue Skies Glass Studio is the working studio of Ruth Summers, a glass artist who, according to the studio's own account, has been designing and creating bespoke traditional and contemporary stained glass commissions since 1998. Her pieces draw on a stated love of nature, and the studio presents each work as an individual expression intended to bring colour, inspiration and joy.

The practice combines commissioned glasswork with teaching: Ruth runs stained glass workshops in what the site describes as a peaceful, dedicated garden studio. The studio is presented under her own name as well as the Blue Skies Glass Studio brand.

Commissions and glass services

Alongside new bespoke commissions in traditional and contemporary styles, the studio lists repair and restoration of stained glass and an acid etched glass service. These sit within the same workshop practice rather than as separate businesses.

• Bespoke traditional and contemporary stained glass commissions
• Repair and restoration of stained glass
• Acid etched glass service
• Studio hire

Workshops and creative learning

Stained glass workshops form a central part of the offer, taught by Ruth in her garden studio. The studio also advertises bespoke mentorship programmes and a paid membership scheme, Blue Skies Creative, which the site presents with benefits including studio time, discounts and guest passes. A separate section of the site, Blue Skies Creative Downloads, sits alongside the workshop and commission pages.

Workshop discounts are advertised for students and Blue Light card holders, stated at 8%. The studio also indicates that sessions can be delivered off-site, noting that those unable to come to the studio can be visited instead.

Garden, wellness and seasonal activity

The programme extends beyond glassmaking. The site lists garden wellness treats framed as "create & relax" and refers to mini day retreats under the same idea. It also announces a Winter 2026 Festival with Open Studio Days, described as an invitation to drop in and see current work.

Ruth Summers beyond the glass studio

The site identifies Ruth as the founder of Dao Natural Health and describes her as a sound therapist, colour therapist, tutor, complementary therapist and musician. This parallel practice is presented as part of her wider profile rather than as a service of the glass studio.

Partnerships and accessibility training

The studio names two organisations it says it works with: Figment Arts, described as giving a voice to those often left out and bringing people together through the arts, and Martlets Hospice, described as providing life-saving hospice care. The site also states that the studio is DBS checked and that Ruth has completed an Introduction to Autism Awareness and Support training.