Piecing glass together 

For those who want to enrich their home with beautiful glass designs

I create and preserve much-loved stained glass windows that will enhance homes for the future, from the heart of Southsea.

Close up of bespoke shower panel featuring both stained glass and fused glass with glass bubbles in shades of blue by Louise Pitt Stained Glass artist Portsmouth
View of stained glass front door and fanlight that has been restored and repaired with reclaimed glass and new lead to give it strength and stability. Work done by Louise Pitt Stained Glass

How to work together

Design

For new windows, I discuss colour, pattern or theme and will work from client ideas and suggest solutions that I feel will work well in the location.

I can also provide advice on re-designing or repairing existing glass, to give it a new lease of life.

Fitting

I work closely with an experienced local carpenter who carries out the removal, boarding up and refitting of windows. Wherever possible we use the original beading, supply new or use putty, whichever works best for the setting.

If the window I am working on is external, we will board this up on the day the glass is removed to provide you security and peace of mind during the project.

Sustainabilty

My ethos is to make as little impact on the environment as possible, so if something can be reused, recycled or repaired I will.

Whenever possible I will use glass that I have left from previous projects, or that I have reclaimed from salvaged windows.

“Louise created a bespoke piece of glass for my front door surround, using a mix of vintage and new pieces of glass. She was very helpful and kind, guiding my ideas to what was achievable to be made in glass. 

Very happy with the result, and the windows get lots of compliments.”

Lucy - Bishopstoke

Louise Pitt stained glass artist working in her art studio finishing the renovation to a 1930s window panel for a client in Portsmouth Hampshire
Repair of window panel with a flying long tailed bird in red and orange glass in a setting of different shades of bright yellow and clear textured glass, with leaded frames by Louise Pitt a stained glass artist from Southsea

Hi, I’m Louise

A stained glass artist and compulsive crafter.

I have spent my creative life gathering and cutting up discarded materials to make something new from something old, reusing, and remaking items so they can have a second life and a second chance. 

More than 20 years ago, after always being fascinated by stained glass, and the fact that it’s made up of individual pieces which, when bound together make one beautiful new item, I added stained glass to the list of arts and crafts I create, and I have now made this into a small business. 

I am equally passionate about designing and building bespoke new stained glass, as I am renovating windows we have inherited from previous generations, which need preserving for the future.

I work in my home studio in Southsea, surrounded by colourful craft and art materials for the projects and commissions I am working on, as well as my carefully curated reclaimed glass collections, waiting for a new home.

  • Stained glass honey bee fanlight with honeycomb pattern

    Commissions

    I am happy to discuss your bespoke design ideas for a special piece of stained glass in your home. I enjoy taking on commissions.

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  • Repaired and renovated stained glass window panel with vintage reclaimed glass cut to size and new lead

    Repairs

    I provide restoration and repair of damaged original pieces, or a refresh and update to bring a piece back to life.

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  • Fused glass panel for home window design by Louise Pitt a stained glass artist in Portsmouth Hampshire

    Booking

    If you have ideas for a stained glass piece you would like for your home, book a meeting so we can chat through your thoughts.

    Get in contact

Come and say hello

Below is my calendar of events where you can find me and see some of my other work.

I’m often at live in person events around Portsmouth and Hampshire, so check the calendar for my next Art Market dates.

Bring unique character to your home, with customised stained glass.

Close up view of details of personalised glass shower screen with hand made fused glass and textured stained glass in wave pattern
Commission for school to create customised entrance doors with a circle of coloured pencils
Vintage stained glass square window panel restored with new glass border added with hand finished acid etching design to replace missing glass
Customised bathroom mirror with multicolour stained glass blue frame with hand made fused glass to match decor.
Bespoke commission of stained glass panel with hand designed and hand made pair of puffins against a blue sky