The studio also works closely with architects, builders and interior designers on a variety of projects. Most of the work done in the studio is commissioned to meet the needs of a specific client. Susan enjoys working closely with her clients to assure that they will enjoy their commissioned artwork for years to come. "It's wonderful to have such complete trust in the crew that is fabricating my designs," says Susan.
Elizabeth Alexander is the newest addition to the studio. All were either Susan or Alice's students. Three of the other artists Susan collaborates with are Sherina McIntyre, Jean James, and Debbie Heidema.
STAINED GLASS DESIGN STUDIO WINDOWS
Whenever they need a break from the very labor-intensive windows that she and the other artists at her studio build, they create wonderfully unique small art pieces. Now, many years later, Susan has created hundreds of pieces of art glass that have enlivened churches, homes, and businesses throughout the country. She walked in the door and said, "I want to study at this studio." (Alice had just retired from teaching and was ready to pursue her love of stained glass.) In 1978 when Susan was home from California, Alice passed her expert stained glass techniques on to Susan. In the early 1970's, Alice Kennedy ( Susan's mother) searched stained glass studio after stained glass studio until she found the most beautiful work and the best workmanship. Susan Kennedy Sommerfeld has maintained the studio in Billings since 1981, creating art glass that will survive generations to come. What makes it more of a treat is that the working studio is right in the middle of the gallery area, so you can actually see work in progress. David's passion for the medium and his professionalism insures clients will get beautiful art pieces that will enhance their environments for a very long time.Sparkling stained glass windows, colorful fused glass, unique jewelery, brightly colored mirrors and other art glass will bedazzle and inspire the beholder.
The size of the workspace and the experience of the employees allows the David Schlicker Stained Glass Studio to accommodate orders of any magnitude and complexity. The studio is able to restore damaged pieces, duplicate existing pieces, and create new designs from existing themes. The focus of restoration work at the studio is on maintaining the authenticity and the artistic integrity of the stained glass window. She walked in the door and said, 'I want to study at this studio.' In 1978 when Susan was home from California, Alice passed her expert stained glass techniques on to Susan. Much of the work is custom designed, incorporating the preferences of the client, the style of the architecture, the function of the room, and specific issues such as the degree of light exposure, privacy desired, and cost.ĭavid's knowledge of stained glass has earned the studio a well-deserved reputation for restoration of aging antique stained glass in churches and buildings. In the early 1970s, Alice Kennedy ( Susans mother) searched stained glass studio after stained glass studio until she found the most beautiful work and the best workmanship. The studio’s showroom displays a large array of finished pieces - new and antique - for sale. He is particularly familiar with the Povey Brothers Studio of Portland that gained national recognition in the early 1900's. He possesses a thorough knowledge of the work of historic stained glass masters. The founder, owner, and chief designer of the studio, is well versed in the history of stained glass and has created period pieces in Victorian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Gothic and Contemporary styles. The studio's work has covered a seemingly endless range of design themes and produced windows for homes, businesses and churches from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast, and, as far as Egypt. The David Schlicker Stained Glass Studio, located in Portland, Oregon, has been in business since 1974.
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