A YOUNG artist’s unusual piece of glass artwork has won a national competition and a kiln for her school.

Twelve year-old Josie Harrison, of Llandenny, near Usk, submitted one of her art projects to the Glass Prize 2015 award which aims to inspire innovation in kiln formed glass and encourage glass artists to share their work.

The year eight Monmouth Comprehensive pupil entered her glass sword in the Bullseye glass school’s category.

Miss Harrison’s piece is entitled ‘Sword of Agincourt’ and made in the shape of a sword. She created it in her own time in our workshop at home and said it was inspired by Henry V.

Her mum, Julia Harrison added: “We are really grateful to everyone who voted, shared and offered so much support for Josie's entry into The Glass Prize.”

“We are obviously really proud of her, and always thought her entry was fantastic, but all the support has been amazing.”

Wendy Chaplin, from the Art Department at Monmouth Comprehensive said: “Josie is a talented student across several mediums, with a good eye for colour and design.”

“This is a fantastic achievement – Josie has produced a piece of fused glass which has a real connection with the area through the links with Henry V and Monmouth town. Josie has used her skill and expertise to write ‘Monmouth’ in runes along the blade of The Sword of Agincourt.”

“Monmouth Comprehensive is delighted to be the recipient of the main prize – a glass kiln from Warm Glass UK.”