Whattaya Think?
UNPUBLISHED RESPONSES
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WHATTAYA THINK? • SGN #65
QUESTION:
"What prompted you to start working with stained glass? When did you start? How did you learn?"
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I started working with art glass about 7 years ago. I had attended the funeral of a friend's wife. As I was sitting in the sanctuary of a Catholic church waiting for the services to begin, I was mesmerized by the beauty of the stained glass. I wondered how they were made. They appeared so complicated. After the service, I made a trip to my local library. The process appeared challenging but doable. I located a glass supplier and purchased a beginners book on stained glass. I was also handed a copy of "Stained Glass News." After reading both, I felt confident enough to buy some tools and supplies and start a simple pattern. Every new project brought increased skill . Each completed project came to life and provided the incentive to continue with bigger and bolder works. What a fantastic time it provides!
– Richard Rambo
Several years ago, I used to go to the local artisan barn and watch for hours the glass artists—I was in awe of the pieces they created. Life gets in the way and I did not pursue my love of glass until 10 years ago in my fifties. My husband bought me a stained glass course from our local glass studio north of Toronto, Ontario. I fell in love with the art again and after a few projects, I approached the instructor/proprietor of the studio if he would like me to help out in the studio/store for a couple of days a week. As I said, I have been doing glass for 10 years now and love it still. I have a studio in my home so I do glass for the studio two days a week and glass for myself at home as much as I can. Thank you for a wonderful Newsletter. I look forward to every issue.
– Bev Long
In 1975, I bought an older home with a door between the kitchen and utility room that had a 24"x24" window in it. I pictured something in stained glass for that and looked into the cost. Yikes! It would be cheaper for me to take a class and buy all the tools than to have one made.
Community education offered a night class for lead glass from a high school teacher who taught in the Vancouver, Washington area. Needless to say, once I learned, I was hooked. Besides, you need to use up those scraps on some little project.
– Shirley Scott