Pane in the Glass
I work in both mosaics and stained glass. This began about 15 years ago when I took my first mosaics course through Ann Arbor Community Education. I fell in love with it! I continued to take classes in mosaics for about five years. Then I took a beginning class in stained glass, also through Ann Arbor Community Education. Now I had two loves!
I remember coming home after the stained glass class and telling my husband I needed to set up a shop for myself in the basement. This was about eight years ago and I have been busy in that shop ever since. I enjoy designing pieces and choosing the colors and textures to match the image I’ve created in my mind. The work is creatively fulfilling, constantly challenging, and incredibly calming.
I appreciate having an outlet through which to share my work with others. It enables me to experiment with different approaches and understand how my work impacts others. As I approach retirement, ending a long career in education, I know that creating both mosaic and stained glass pieces will become an even bigger part of my life.