Laura Kriefman, neon bending

Laura Kriefman, from Devon, is an established leaded stained glass artist who is expanding her practice into glass blowing and bending. Her 2026 training bursary funded intensive workshops and mentoring with four neon specialists, including Amy Zachariah, Bill Horwood, Peter Hoare and Tommy Gustafsschiöld, reviving neon sign making in the South West. Laura’s bursary was funded by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.