A WORDSLEY glass artist has been showing off her skills to Rotary Club members from around the globe.

Pieces by Terri Colledge, who runs her own glassware business from a studio at Okra Glass, Queen Street, were on display at the NEC in Birmingham as part of activities for the 100th Rotary International Convention.

Terri was invited to showcase Stourbridge glassmaking at the event, which ran from June 21 and 24, by Advantage West Midlands (AWS) to demonstrate a skilled regional craft to Rotary members.

Terri said: “There was real interest in the pieces I bought with me and it was a privilege to be able to discuss my work with people who had travelled to the region from all across the world.”

Terri trained as a ceramic artist before joining Okra in 2001, which first introduced her to working with glass.

Two years ago she decided to set up her own business, creating bespoke pieces including vases, paperweights and perfume bottles.

She said: “Much of my inspiration is drawn from the natural world, in particular plant and insect life.

“The pieces I create are unique and designed to order, which makes them highly sought after by all sorts of private collectors.”

Terri’s demonstration took place in the House of Friendship, an exhibition combining dance, music, presentations, food and drink designed to welcome and entertain the estimated 19,000 Rotary Club members at the convention.

Nigel Russell, AWM’s tourism policy manager, said: “The Rotary International Convention has been a tremendous opportunity to showcase the region’s many attractions likely to appeal to overseas visitors, providing them with a range of ideas for a fulfilling and enjoyable stay.”

The Rotary International Convention is one of the organisation’s biggest events to be held in the UK for 20 years attracting members from nearly 150 countries.