Fools Glass | Eloise McCullough

Positioned on Gore St, in the heart of Fitzroy, I wanted the design of the leadlight to feel intrinsically Melbourne—dramatic, and moody, with a hint of grey. Because it’s not Melbourne without a bit of cloud, right? Glass design & leadlight construction: @foolsglass Interiors: @studiocoandco Photography: @zimmermann.alberto Steel frame: @mackinleyfabrication Build project management: @andyward___

Sometimes, when you’re so immersed in a project, it’s hard to fully appreciate the work that’s gone into it, and the growth that’s happened along the way. The final stretch is often a hard slog, with install days filled with nerves, followed by a crash rather than celebrations. But watching this video back (captured by the architects @scar__ ), I feel incredibly proud of how far we’ve come, and deeply grateful for the people around me who worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. This has been our world for the past couple of months, so I also want to thank my current clients friends and family for your patience, understanding, and support ❤️ Design: @foolsglass Leadlight build: @foolsglass @anoukhartlieb Architecture & Interior Design: @scar__ Builder: Roxy Projects Client: Church of Nazarene, Mt Waverley Sign-writing: @anchorsignsaustralia Transport: @picassos.delivery Installation: Glass Glass #glass #leadlight #stainedglass

Join Eloise of @foolsglass as she shows @tafchiwanza around her favourite Brunswick spots, starting with lunch at @ovenstreetbakery before heading just 20 steps up the road to her studio. The leadlight artist shares her craft and creative process, then takes us to @thesportingclubhotel to see her stunning work in situ. Download the Secondz App to save all these must-try spots. #secondz #melbourne #brunswick

Meet ‘Chunk-elabra’, a reimagining of a traditional candelabra for @synthesis.mdw Melb Design Week. She’s moody, she’s adaptable, she’s glowing, she’s chunky, but above all, a true labour of love (that tested me and my loved ones eeek!) First professional pic, credit to the one and only: @space_man.studio The rest: in my beautiful friend’s @alicemulleeney house w/ a vino in hand

Sneaky peek of some new work I’ll be showing at Melbourne Design Week, alongside a bunch of phenomenal creatives. @synthesis.mdw at @abbotsfordconvent , be there or be square! Thanks for the funkyyyyy studio piccies @space_man.studio #melbournedesignweek #ngv

|| SYNTHESIS ||  An immersive interior installation curated by Ruby Shields @_studio.shields featuring over 40 artists, designers & makers.  Set within the Bishop’s Parlour at Abbotsford Convent, Synthesis explores how we live with design. Colour, material, light and scent held together, not in isolation, but in relationship. At its core, Synthesis is about collective authorship. This isn’t about objects on plinths. It’s about what happens when everything comes together. Many voices, one interior language. Opening Night ~ 16th May 6pm Featuring works by: Amy Vidler, Anne U, Angela Hayes, Astrid Salomon, Bel Williams, Bolaji Teniola, Cameron Green, Carl Broesen Studio, Craig Shanahan / Mood Workshop, Curtis Bloxsidge & 2am Close, Culture Cush, Dean Norton, Em Frank, Femme Brutale, Fools Glass, Georgia Harvey, Hannah Nowlan, Indigo Tolhurst, Jenny Jones, Jordan Fleming, Kelly Brown, KOEH Studio, Locki Humphrey, Marlo Lydia, Martyn Thompson, Max Copolou, Melvin Josy, Nicole Lawrence, Objects for Thought, Patrick Scott, Patrick Shields, Ro Noonan, Saturday Yard Work, Studio Dokola, Studio Kaytar, Studio Tops, Subject Matters, Sundance Studio, Tantri Mustika, Thannie Phan, Theodosius Ng, Thomas Maxam, Zoe Diacolabianos. Melbourne Design Week is an initiative of the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. Explore the full program: designweek.melbourne

Thanks for all the love on this one – more sky light covers please 🫶

THIS is what keeps me going. The most special reaction from Lisa and her family as they rallied around to install their sky light 😭😭

A skylight fit for a little prince! A special commission for Lisa’s baby nursery. While designing this one, my intention was to create something that had a sense of longevity. A piece that would be treasured in the nursery now, and for generations to come as the space evolves.

How do traditional trades shape the future of heritage? Join us at Tasma Terrace for an evening conversation exploring the role of lead-lighting and traditional crafts in contemporary conservation and creative practice. As part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2026, this panel brings together practitioners including Eloise McCullough from @foolsglass and Dr Bronwyn Hughes to share insights into how these specialist skills are applied across heritage projects and modern design. Framed by this year’s theme, Change, the discussion will explore how craft traditions evolve, why they remain vital to a sustainable future, and how we can encourage the next generation into these trades. Following the panel, join a small guided tour of Tasma Terrace’s recently conserved ground floor spaces, led by Conservation Manager Alyce McCue. 🗓️ Thursday 23 April 🕠 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 📍Tasma Terrace, 6 Parliament Pl, East Melbourne 🎟️ $10 Presented by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) with support from @heritagecouncilvic .

See heritage in a whole new light! @heritagecouncilvic are proud to support 'Through the Stained Glass: Embracing Change with Traditional Trades' as part of the @nationaltrustvic Australian Heritage Festival. Held at Tasma Terrace, this intimate evening brings together leading practioners in stained glass and conservation to explore how traditional trades continue to shape our living heritage. From craftsmanship and creativity to conservation and adaptive reuse, this conversation will highlight why traditional skills are evolving for the future. We look forward to listening to Eloise McCullough of @foolsglass and Dr Bronwyn Hughes of @glaasinc talk about how their artform and artisanal skills are as important today as ever. Stick around to ask our guests questions and for guided tours of the recently conserved space 📅 23 April | ⏰ 5:30–7pm 📍 East Melbourne 🎟 $10 [LINK IN BIO] 📸 @foolsglass Sporting Club Hotel, Piers Fitton + Gore St, Fitzroy residence, Alberto Zimmerman #AustralianHeritageFestival #LivingHeritage #AHF #StainedGlass #Conservation #MelbourneEvents #Heritage

What an honour to share space with so many Australian artists I look up to, past and present. Stepping into this home is like experiencing a living art gallery. Thank you Emma+Nomi for getting us on board 💕