In 1977, I took my first stained glass class with my wife Mary Jo at Hammond Park in
Sandy Springs outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Like most beginners, I was lured to the Atlanta Flea Market and various Art Shows. While
at the flea market, a few antique dealers came by with damaged stained windows and
stained glass lampshades. They wanted to know if I could repair them. I returned home
with a car full of repair work.
In a short time, I began restoring stained glass pieces for the largest Antique
Architectural dealer in Atlanta.
I have never felt I was an artist, but rather a craftsman. Restorations came easy for me.
Most antique stained glass windows are symmetrical, if the right corner is missing; the left corner is a mirror image
that can be used for a pattern.
Restoring antique stained glass is a history lesson. I learned more about various techniques by studying the past
masters, i.e., Lafarge, Tiffany, etc… I’ve worked on Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Prairie style windows
and lampshades from various parts of the country.
Glass Act afforded me the opportunity to continue my passion of restoring damaged leaded stained glass
windows, doors and lamps for their customers. In addition, Glass Act has given me the freedom to design, create
and display abstract leaded stained glass, experimenting with various techniques, incorporating beveling, lead
came, copper foil and fused glass.
I also teach classes in lamp making and advanced lead cameing. Please check the class schedule on this web
site to reserve your seat.
