Julian has always been interested in lettering and when her family grew up she took an Adult Education Calligraphy course and joined the Oxford Scribes and the Society of Scribes and Illuminators (SSI) based in London.
She attended their workshops and developed her skills with their tutors.
During the last 20 years she became fascinated by letters and their different forms. At first she practised traditional calligraphy using pen, ink and paper ; then 10 years ago she learnt to engrave glass, found it much easier than she had imagined, and combined the two disciplines - lettering and engraving.
She became a member of the Guild of Glass Engravers and later an Associate Fellow.

The lettering is engraved using a mini drill similar to one used by a dentist. There is an enormous range of changeable tips called 'burrs' which are impregnated with diamond dust.
The letter forms and inscriptions are chosen to enhance the beauty of the piece. Julian will provide the glass or it can be supplied by the client.

Pieces can also be specially blown to order, but for this, a minimum of 3 months time should be allowed ; Jugs, bowls, decanters, plates and glass of any size can be engraved for anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, retirements or presentations of any kind with initials, monograms or complete inscriptions.

Julian's work is in the collection of 'Dan Klein Associates - Experts in Contemporary Glass' and can be seen in churches in Oxford and Michelmersh (Hampshire).