Having studied civil engineering at university in Germany, Wolfgang began his career. Meeting the artist Rose-Marie changed his life. Wolfie's arty friends influenced the world of colour and light he embraced. Wolfgang Engels expertise was gained at the famous glass blowing village of Lauscha in Germany, where he was apprenticed, before being drawn to the idyllic artist's colony Ahrenshoop on the Baltic Coast. He ran a successful art glass business for many years before a trip to Australia in 1991 changed his life once more. The seemingly effortless transformation from clever idea to finished product has to be seen to be believed. The fascinating glass blowing process is on show at Wolfgang's unique gallery space in Schmeider's Cooperage, Bundaberg and at the Tina Cooper Gallery in Eumundi. Lamp Work uses specially import hand-made glass tubes of many stunning colours. His designs combine the skill of a master craftsman/artist/engineer blending century old traditions of glass blowing with an appreciation and love of the shape and colour of Australian flora and fauna.