Franciscan Monastery is a hidden Holy Land in D.C. Oct 15, 2009
Several artists created the colorful paintings, mosaics, stained glass and statues that adorn the altars and walls. The details are exacting. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Artists open studios for free tour Oct 10, 2009
It offers many opportunities to view the tedious process of creating with fused and stained glass, digitally enhanced photography, printmaking, hand-thrown stoneware pottery, fiber arts, drawing and painting. Many of these studios are open exclusively for this event. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Continental Plaza hosts season’s first craft show Oct 10, 2009
Producer of Running Bear Productions Alan Smith said the show will include artists in a variety of mediums acrylics, oils, watercolor and pastels, as well as artists and crafters whose specialty is in sculpture, fused glass, jewelry, gourd art, copper, stained glass and photography. We have a very well-rounded list of vendors. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Park to host Meriwether Lewis fair Oct 6, 2009
Crafters and artisans demonstrate, display and sell their wares everything from pottery to quilts, stained glass to wood crafts, leather to oil paintings and baskets to ironworks. Live music will be performed throughout the event. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Crafts Show show coincides with Meriwether Lewis Bicentennial Oct 5, 2009
From pottery to quilts, stained glass to woodworks, leather to oil paintings, baskets to ironworks you'll find it all here, said Abby Forsythe of the Arts Guild. Many artists have demonstration areas at the fair, allowing visitors to view their work as it is created. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle ... Oct 4, 2009
If the fireplace is used infrequently, check the local flea market for a unique fire screen, such as black wrought iron that has little shelves that hold tea lights, or have the family crest recreated in a stained glass fire screen. Decorate Based on Lifestyle and Room Use. (Suite101.com)
Clawdia the Sandcrab recently performs in front of Calhoun High School fans during the CHS vs. Sharpstown High School football game at Joe K. Butler Stadium in Houston. (Wave photo by Sherry Ficklen) Oct 4, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 3, 2009 11:08 PM CDT Like so many, Sherry Blankenship s introduction to stained glass occurred in a church ... I thought it was pretty, but I didn t get interested in stained glass until much later, abut 10 years ago, she said ... But she saw a challenge in stained glass that she wanted to take. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Trees of life: Patience, appreciation at root of bonsai philosophy Oct 2, 2009
"McKie knew Escude because they have children in school together. She was familiar with his love of bonsai trees and asked if he would help care for Cain's collection."I was hesitant at first," says Escude, a three-year member of the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi who designs crosses out of stained glass and bronze. "But once I heard the situation, I agreed immediately to help. I started going over to Mrs. Cain's house every couple of weeks and doing some trimming. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Somerville artists participate in the Art of Mosaic 2009 Sep 30, 2009
It includes stained glass, abalone shells, marbles and glass gems to replicate the feel and the colors of beaches from Cape Cod to the Caribbean ... Viewers will recognize the image, artfully crafted in ceramic tile and stained glass ... Margaret Ryan played with color and shiny and mute tones of glass to express the emergence of energy from the stillness of a solid background of black stained glass. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Kick back at Patagonia Lake State Park. Sep 30, 2009
The heart of the 21st annual event is the juried arts-and-crafts show, which features items ranging from Native American jewelry and handmade flutes to pottery and sculpture to stained glass and raku ware to goat's milk body products and emu oil. Nearly everything is for sale, with prices to fit every budget, from just a few dollars for items such as handmade soaps to several thousand dollars for select paintings or sculptures. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Art-full Gathering set at Michaywe Sep 26, 2009
More than 25 Michigan artists will showcase and sell their unique and beautiful art pieces, such as pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, stained glass and other creations. Organized by Friends on Purpose business partners Sheila Simpson, Mary Backlund and Joann Fury, the event is an opportunity for area residents and visitors to enjoy the broad talents of artists by viewing and purchasing one-of-a-kind works of art for one s own home or as a gift for someone special. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Desert Art Center is Celebrating 60 years of art Sep 24, 2009
Artist instructors hold classes in oils, acrylics, sculpture, watercolor, drawing/cartooning, life drawing and stained glass. There is a general meeting open to the public on the second Tuesday of each month in the gallery s auditorium at 1:30 p.m. for the social and 2 p.m. for a short meeting followed by an artist demonstration. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Annual Polyarts fair set for Saturday Sep 23, 2009
Jewelry, honey, chocolate, hand-painted bells, knitting, fine art watercolors and oils, handbags, caricatures, pottery, leather, paper quilting, wood working, handmade toys, photography, dolls, doll clothing,, soaps, stained glass, pillows and stuffed animals, are some of the things to be found as visitors walk around the Common enjoying the perennial favorite treat-- apple crisp, provided by volunteers and served up by the Friends of the Library. Polyarts is and remains a lovely annual New... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Touching encouraged at hands-on art exhibit Sep 23, 2009
The exhibit also has Boving's earlier work -- she's since transitioned into stained glass projects. After producing works for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and other exhibits, Boving developed arthritis in her hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders, causing her to redirect towards glass creations. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Bernie Fuchs, 76; illustrator of magazines defined an era Sep 22, 2009
Jill Bossert, editor of Society of Illustrators books, once described Mr. Fuchs s skill: His colors shine with the brilliance of stained glass as if lit from within. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
HINGHAM'S YESTERDAYS: Electric car, train collide in square Sep 15, 2009
A set of stained glass windows, designed and produced by artist Chris Rifkin, has recently been installed in the George S. Terry Library at Derby Academy to commemorate the Hingham school s Bicentennial. HOUSE FOR SALE: Impressive 9-rooom Colonial in tranquil cul-de-sac setting of over an acre. (Hingham Journal, MA)
White Oak Crafts Fair set this weekend Sep 11, 2009
From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12-13, the Arts Center of Cannon County will host the top craft artisans from throughout the region who will offer for sale their original textiles, jewelry, woodcarving, metalwork, pottery, photography, chairs, baskets, ironwork, stained glass and much more. The White Oak Craft Fair takes place along the banks of the East Fork Stones River just down from the Arts Center. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Week Ahead listings: Arts Sep 10, 2009
A NEW AND NATIVE BEAUTY: THE ART AND CRAFT OF GREENE AND GREENE A succinct and beautifully installed overview of these stars of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, featuring furniture, stained glass, and metalwork as well as architectural drawings. Through Oct. 18. (Boston Globe)
Critic's picks - visual arts Sep 6, 2009
A NEW AND NATIVE BEAUTY: THE ART AND CRAFT OF GREENE AND GREENE A succinct and beautifully installed overview of these stars of the American Arts and Crafts movement, featuring furniture (above), stained glass, and metalwork as well as architectural drawings. Through Oct. 18. (Boston Globe)
Michael Jackson's Burial: Details On Forest Lawn Mausoleum Sep 5, 2009
Design of MJ's final resting place was inspired by Italy's Campo Santo and is decorated with ornate artwork. " Among those who delivered eulogies were Jackson's father, Joe, and the Reverend Al Sharpton. Following the service, Jackson's brothers carried the casket into the Great Mausoleum, where he was finally laid to rest. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Art, rare architecture mingle in Old Louisville Sep 4, 2009
Soon, stained glass started reappearing in previously boarded windows, and sagging porches and balconies were repaired. The thousands of visitors that flock to the St. James Court Art Show every fall may not realize it, but as they stroll beneath a canopy of brilliant fall foliage while flanked by stunning examples of almost every genre of Victorian architecture, they are benefiting from Bird s efforts all those years ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
• Three artists, endless works Sep 4, 2009
Filer's Sandy Wapinski fell in love with glass almost 30 years ago, when she ventured into stained glass artwork. A little more than five years later she learned the art of lampworking and found her passion. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Quiet, historical final resting place for Jackson Sep 2, 2009
In the Great Mausoleum, he will join Hollywood legends of yesterday like Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, W.C. Fields and Red Skelton, as well as The Last Supper Window, a lifesize stained glass recreation of Leonardo da Vincis masterpiece, and Moses, a reproduction of Michelangelos sculpture for the tomb of Pope Julius II in Rome. On a hilltop nearby, in a building the size of a sports arena, hang two of the worlds largest paintings, The Crucifixion and Resurrection. (MSNBC -- News)
‘POP Craft’ at Society of Arts and Crafts Aug 31, 2009
The exhibit features the stained glass works of award-winning artist Joseph Cavalieri whose provocative images using takeoffs on the Simpsons TV characters to comment on the demise and reincarnation of American society. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (through Oct. 22; opening reception Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.). (Boston Globe)
Art.view: Flower power Aug 30, 2009
Artists work in a variety of media, including painting, fibre, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, stained glass and photography ... Expect plenty of cats and cows in different media, as well as watercolours of beach houses, ersatz Abstract Expressionist paintings, stained glass made for the walls of large suburban houses, baubles and knick-knacks and thingummies galore. (The Economist)
Textile arts museum opens at Florida Tech Aug 29, 2009
Standing beneath the towering banner announcing the museum's inaugural exhibition of work by Ruth Funk, "Coat Couture: Inspiration to Creation," Melbourne stained glass artist John Emery burst out with: "This is like how they do it in the big city.". Catanese said future plans include opening the historic entrance of Florida Tech, taking visitors on a drive through the 33-acre botanical gardens, which lead directly to the museum. (Florida Today)
Three gallery exhibits with pop craft, experimental, and young artists’ works Aug 26, 2009
Joseph Cavalieri s The Missing Episodes takes characters from The Simpsons and deposits them in stained glass mounted in light boxes. The tension between Simpsons creator Matt Groening s irreverent style and the sacred references in the form of the stained glass is dark and achingly funny. (Boston Globe)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
This restroom boasts wainscoting, live cut orchids at every granite and onyx pedestal sink, stained glass, chandeliers and a ceiling reproduced from the 1890's Empire Period ... Top Restroom Features: - Marble fireplaces - Hand-carved mahogany pool table - Antiques - Lion's head sinks - Leather chairs - Stained glass - Chandeliers. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Open for Business Aug 16, 2009
She claims her favorite medium is clay, but she plans to teach a variety of different media, from drawing and pastels to eventually stained glass, paper-making or sculpture. Susag plans after-school classes for kids and other offerings for adults. (Helena Independent Record)
Recession? What recession? Aug 16, 2009
Their store, Crabbys Stained Glass and Collectibles, is one of the few businesses east of Raleigh that sells supplies for making stained glass. We prayed about it a lot, she said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Trash to treasures: Holmen class has children making art from garbage Aug 15, 2009
Peighton Adkins, 4, gets help from her mother Sarah Swackhamer as she makes a stained glass cube out of CD jewel cases and colored paper during the 8-week Trash to Treasures program at Holmen Village hall. PETER THOMSON photo. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 6:47 PM EDT Antiques. Grand Champion Donna Kramer. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Fred Whittle tourney attracts 64 players Aug 5, 2009
This year s winning teams collected glass works ranging from mirrors etched with fish, glass boxes, stone bracelets, stained glass hangings, and hand-painted wine and beer glasses, all originals by local artists. Anyone interested in becoming an RTA member or entering one of the upcoming tournaments, call 361-790-5915, or write to P.O. Box 471, Rockport, 78381. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
MFA display recalls the designs of Greene & Greene Aug 2, 2009
They designed whole environments, fitting their buildings into the landscape and outfitting them with everything from furniture to stained glass to downspouts, all meticulously handcrafted ... The exhibit presents metalwork, light fixtures, and stained glass as well, each evolving in style and complexity through the years ... The entry-hall stained glass window panel for the Jennie A. Reeve House (an earlier effort, built in 1904) has at its center a landscape featuring tall, ill-defined red... (Boston Globe)
Obituaries for Sunday, August 2, 2009 Aug 2, 2009
He also worked as a stained glass window glazier for Reinhardt Art Glass Studio and also for Cathedral Crafts Inc.. Ray is survived by his wife, June; daughters, Karen (Dennis) Paul of Eden Prairie, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Averett to host art historian Sandstead on Aug. 13 Jul 29, 2009
Are you fired up for stained glass ... Are you fired up for stained glass ... Sandstead will discuss the history of stained glass as seen in Southern Virginia. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
John La Farge - Ghost of 10th Stree... Jul 25, 2009
John La Farge is best known for his innovations in stained glass design ... These murals and stained glass designs led to other important commissions for public buildings including churches. (Suite101.com)
3,350 works of art in 50 days Jul 23, 2009
The College of San Mateo instructor works with a variety of materials, including marble, stained glass and shards of safety glass. It took about six hours every day to make a panel, and while each panel has a unique look, from a distance, the pieces form the image of an oceanside portrait. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Art.view: Renaissance for the Renaissance Jul 19, 2009
In them are sculptures, painted leather, majolica, Limoges enamels, stained glass and elaborately carved wood panels. In a wax tableau, a pearl-draped Leda looks lovingly at the swan she embraces. (The Economist)
Delving into the arts Jul 18, 2009
This year, we ve been making some stained glass windows and mosaics, Wagner said. The teacher noted this is the fourth year he s participated in the camp, which was also held earlier this summer at Mount Carmel Elementary School and Liberty Valley Elementary School in the Danville Area School District. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Tant: Train is best route to nation's capital Jul 18, 2009
After enjoying the Fourth of July fireworks and entertainment on the Capitol Lawn, we took a Sunday sojourn to the Washington National Cathedral, where visitors to Washington are blessed and impressed by the Gothic church's soaring spires, stained glass windows, flying buttresses and fanciful gargoyles. It was from the pulpit of the National Cathedral that Dr. Martin Luther King gave his last Sunday sermon just days before he was killed in 1968. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More of this story Jul 17, 2009
The seven and a half foot high bronze statue faces the stained glass window depicting Christ on the Chapel. That was intentional, Stearman said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Proceeds from FMAAA July exhibit will go to promote prostate cancer research Jul 17, 2009
Her career has blossomed into utilizing all art mediums including: watercolors in college, oils and acrylics, stained glass, ceramics, and most recently jewelry. She creates semi-precious stone jewelry in her business Linda Lou Designs. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
New Plans for Historic Hotel Jul 15, 2009
Basically well be bringing back the historic features of the auditorium like the stained glass windows, Jones Hamacher said. The interior dome will be cleaned, restored and repaired. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Modern Art Museums in Nice on the F... Jul 14, 2009
Original sketches, stained glass windows and mosaics complete the picture. The Chagall Museum also boasts non religious paintings but above all, it reflects the spirituality of this Jewish artist of Russian origin and his place in 20th century art. (Suite101.com)
Women take the lead Jul 14, 2009
Unfortunately, female worshippers do not get to enjoy its stunning stained glass windows the way the men do. They have to pray in a small women's section, hidden behind a bank of chest-high shelves that store shoes. (CNN -- International)
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Stained Glass discussion set ... "Gospels in Glass: Stained Glass Windows in Missouri Churches" will be discussed by historians Robyn Burnett and Ken Luebbering at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Stained Glass discussion set Jul 13, 2009
"Gospels in Glass: Stained Glass Windows in Missouri Churches" will be discussed by historians Robyn Burnett and Ken Luebbering at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church. The Historic City of Jefferson sponsored the event, which will explore the immigrant glassmakers who came to Missouri. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Local Students Travel to Europe Jul 12, 2009
They took an excursion to the Loire Valley, a 13th century cathedral and the Notre Dame Cathedral, where they enjoyed the stained glass rose windows and vaulted ceilings. The trip continued with a train ride to Toulouse, Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, where the group enjoyed a display of flamenco dance accompanied by song and guitar presented by the local natives. (Odessa American, TX)
Its skin deep Jul 11, 2009
Express Your Artsy Self allows teens to learn about weaving, stained glass and ceramics. Article Rating. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Peters, Musser, Lauson earn sweepstake prizes in cultural arts, photography Jul 10, 2009
Stained glass panel, flat: 1st - Orville Bierman, 2nd - Theresa Simmons, 3rd - Cynthia Yohnk; Stained glass window catcher, small: 2nd - Theresa Simmons, 3rd - Orville Bierman; Stained glass (other): 1st - Cassie Burgess; Toys or models: 1st - Cynthia Yohnk, 2nd - Orville Bierman, 3rd - Chris, Jacob Sonnentag; Rosemaling or tole: 1st - Nancy McCarthy; Woodburning: 1st - Faye L. Swenson, 2nd - Vicki Casper; Article, creative wood design: 1st - Keith Rubenzer, 2nd - David Likar, 3rd - Delores... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tarble Arts Center to offer August workshops for adults Jul 8, 2009
Using stained glass, workshop participants will design and fabricate a mosaic on a stepping stone or set of ceramic tiles. Workshop fees are 40 for Tarble members and 48 for non-members. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Visit Barcelona's Vicky Cristina Mo... Jul 7, 2009
Hospital de Sant Pau Although not by Gaudi, the school, shown when Vicky comes out of class with Ben, has elaborate stained glass, mosaics and sculptures. (Take Metro L;nia 5 to Hospital de Sant Pau. (Suite101.com)
Street Date: Kentucky Street, Petaluma Jul 2, 2009
In back, the glass center contains stained glass, supplies and a working studio for classes and restoration work. (707) 762-0131. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Artist puts paint to saw blades Jun 29, 2009
Esther now puts paint or prints on a wide variety of canvases, including slate, tapestry, stained glass, plates, milk cans, signs, and regular artist's canvas. She has even made jewelry and hopes some day to produce t-shirts and an entire dinnerware set featuring one of her prints. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Glass-blowing studio moves to Sparta Jun 28, 2009
After some major changes, a grand reopening began Wednesday and continues through Tuesday at Vision of Light Stained Glass at 129 S. Fourth St. in downtown La Crosse. I never did a grand opening, said Penny Fassler, who owns the business with her daughter, Felicia Pecinovsky. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Landscape art on display at Eastside's Five Star Day Jun 23, 2009
StipeMaas, who also dabbles in stained glass, is a master of light and dark contrast, and his fusion of dark linear forms and radiant light lends an aura of the sacred to scenes that otherwise could be filed under simple samples of everyday nature. From a distance, glowing brights alert the viewer while dark diagonals guide us into cozy environs of rock and moss, fallen logs and rushing waters, still pools and fluttering leaves. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Motawi Arts and Crafts Tiles Made i... Jun 22, 2009
Nawal draws on Wright's work with stained glass, rugs and magazine covers, from designs and sketches found in the architect's archives at the Foundation in Arizona. Hand-Crafting the Tiles. (Suite101.com)
Jasper: Art, music and scenery Jun 20, 2009
Other highlights include metal sculptures by Eric Strauss and furniture incorporating stained glass and forged iron by artisan Clay Hartman. On-street parking is available, with shuttles taking visitors to the home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
VICKERS/Stained glass: from Paris to Philadelphia Jun 16, 2009
I have a great appreciation for stained glass windows. Among my earliest memories is a large stained glass window on the stair landing in my grandmother's house ... My wife and I have a stained glass panel above our front door which came to us in a round-about way. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Front Street Art Gallery introduces new artists Jun 16, 2009
Copello s passions also include fine woodworking, woodcarving, stone carving, stained glass, poetry, music and gardening ... Changing her direction, she started with Slavic Impressionism, which led her through pottery, stained glass and wire sculpture. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Overbaugh bidding for legislature Jun 5, 2009
Soon enough they turned the hobby into a business in the Houston area, providing custom stained glass work for homes and commercial enterprise in the region ... She brought her stained glass business along with her and was commissioned for various custom pieces in Windham and the greater Mountaintop area. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Education outside the classroom: Melrose senior internships leave the schoolhouse behind Jun 4, 2009
Michelle Casale, a Melrose High School senior, shows off her first stained glass creation ... An artist who primarily paints and draws and has been accepted to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Casale has spent part of her internship working with Melrose professional artist Lisa Tiemann, who works primarily in mosaics and stained glass ... Last week, Casale finished her first stained glass piece, cleaning up the soldering work that holds the pieces together. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Tarble offers children's art classes Jun 4, 2009
Mosaic Workshop is being offered for children ages 9-14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9-25, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Using stained glass, pottery shards and other materials, workshop participants will learn how to design and fabricate a mosaic stepping stone suitable for outdoor use. The cost for the class is 30 for members and 36 for non-members. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Art Fusion Show set June 5-6 at The Factory in Franklin Jun 3, 2009
Artists from Spring Hill include Shirley Barker, a painter who specializes in capturing reflections in chrome; Bob Jones, who does pen and ink drawings; Norb Skalski, who uses mixed media; and Julie Westall, who creates stained glass panels, flower pots and vases. The event benefits The Arts Council of Williamson County and is hosted by Abide Studio, The Row at The Factory and Merchants of Building 12 in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
