Sunday, January 8, 2012

Happy New Year with great Stained Glass Classes

Winter stained glass classes are forming! What a great way to enjoy the winter with cut stained glass, fusing small pieces or a mosaic class.  Enjoy the winter evenings making a beautiful colored glass piece for your home. Spring is still a ways off and stained glass is a lovely way to keep the creative side of yourself motivated.
Speaking of Spring, its not to soon to think about your home glass repairs. Leaded windows will begin to bow over years of seasonal change.  We can restore your window to it's original beauty and strength. We adhere to the Stained Glass Associations' Guideline Manual and as a result we can promise quality repair work.

Hope to see you soon,
Your friends at GLASS ART DESIGN

Glass Art Designer
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois

Friday, December 30, 2011

Beginner Stained Glass Class

For anyone interested; our next Beginner Stained glass class will be starting on January 10, 2012, 6p-8p.
Please see the website under "Events and Classes" for details and cost!  Contact Susan 773-562-8988 to sign up!

Susan Keel/Artist/Project Manager 
Glass Art Designs
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois

Custom Designed Stained Glass

The process of creating custom stained glass art pieces can be a wonderfully collaborative one between the artist and the client.  This is an example of a work that has been in process for almost 2 years. From inception to the point we are at today has been painstaking not only due to the complexity of the design and the size, but also the need to continually search out glass that will be the perfect compliment to each section.  We will be making a couple of significant modifications to this piece today to keep at it until we are certain the client will love it as much as we do! We are very close and hope to reach the final stages for glass picks and cuts.



Glass Art Designs-Rob Cleve-Artist/Owner
Susan Keel/Artist/Project Manager
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois

Monday, December 26, 2011

Learning self care through stained and custom art glass creation!

As 2011 comes to a close we want to thank all of our supporters for helping keep one small business afloat.  These are not easy times for anyone and we know that "art", especially custom glass, is not the highest of priorities when it comes to budgeting.  We do feel that one aspect of "self care" during stressful times is having a hobby that you can tap into allowing you to explore your creative side. Stained glass art can be a great way to express your "inner" self and have a beautiful expression of such to display for yourself and others.  The time to self reflect and create an inner calm while working with glass can be extremely satisfying on many levels!

We have some great classes beginning January 17, 2012 with Susan at the helm to teach and guide you through all the steps.  Please feel free to give her a call to sign up at 773-562-8988.

Rob Cleve-Glass Art Designer-Owner
Susan Keel-Artist/Project Manager
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Art Glass Christmas Show Success in Chicago


Well a great time was had by all! The wine was flowing and the glass was hot! We want to thank everyone who attended our custom art and stained glass show here in Chicago.  We also wanted to let everyone know that we still have some very nice pieces left for Christmas gifts.  Everything from hanging panels to functional bowls and plates, to small jewelery.  Please feel free to give us a call at 773-297-5975 to schedule a time to stop in, we'd be happy to accommodate you! Happy Holiday from Rob/Susan and Joe!
Glass Art Designer
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Glass Art Designs Art Show Wine and Cheese Christmas Party

Christmas Wine and Cheese Party, December 10, 2011 4:00-9:00p 
 
Stop in for a glass of wine and a few nibbles and pick up some great Christmas gifts for friends and family.  We will have jewelry, small functional pieces (bowls, boxes and plates) as well as our usual array of stunning stained and fused glass pieces for hanging.  We realize these are difficult economic times and "affordability" is the word for 2011! Join us at Glass Art Designs for all your Christmas needs.  Evites will be going out soon so check your mail boxes or contact us at info@glassartdesigner.com
 
Attention:  We are also happy to complete custom orders for Christmas gifts but we need you to get your orders in ASAP!

Glass Art Designer
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Stained Glass and Custom Fusing Creation Classes added!

Greetings,

Classes Galore!

Ravenswood ArtWalk was a huge success for Glass Art Designs and has prompted us to add another glass class option! Fusing 101 which will provide an opportunity to learn the basics of creating beautiful small objects including jewelry, coasters, or a bowl or plate.  The link is above and takes you directly to the class schedule but save the dates of October 15 or October 22 from 3-6p to have some fun with the basics of fusing!

Contact Joe Keel at 847-346-5079!

Glass Art Designer
Glass Art Custom Creations
Chicago Illinois