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"We are committed to preserving the great art glass treasures of the past. Our goal is to maintain the original aesthetic while enhancing the structural integrity of the original art work." KATHY JORDAN, Owner
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It is impossible to appreciate what no longer exists, or what has been so altered by changes that it has lost its authenticity and integrity. Thus, the conservation and restoration of stained glass is of prime importance. We at The Art of Glass, Inc., can provide that means of ethical preservation. Since 1987, Kathy Jordan's studio has been fabricating, painting, conserving and restoring stained glass projects of all sizes. The Studio's expertise is in mulitple-layer opalescent windows, such as, but not limited to, Tiffany, LaFarge and Maitland Armstrong, along with single-layered painted windows by Mayer of Munich, Heaton - Butler & Bayne, Connick and Willet. Owner, Kathy Jordan, specializes in historic paint replication, having devoted the past twenty years to the study of vitreous glass & china painting. Whether working through a designer, an architect or directly with the client, The Art of Glass, Inc. staff provides solutions that ensure quality and longevity of the stained glass. Each commission is handled on an individual basis, whether liturgical, institutional, commercial or residential. "We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in workmanship. Our reputation, experience and efficiency in completing projects on schedule is well documented." Kathy Jordan References available upon request. Please contact the studio. Professional affiliations include membership in - The American Glass Guild- Stained Glass Association of America- American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works- Association for Preservation Technology- National Trust for Historic Preservation - British Society of Master Glass Painters- The Preservation Alliance (Phila., PA) - Partners for Sacred Places (Phila., PA)- In Company with Angels
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Painting with Kathy Jordan - Ken Leap 2012 Workshop Schedule - click for more info Oct. 15 -19 , 2012 Oct. 22 - 26, 2012 "Kathy & I have taught together now for nearly a decade. She brings a focused energy to the classroom. She is generous in sharing her knowledge and problem solving in her approach. Kathy is able to assess what each student needs to learn and can also formulate a plan to help them reach their potential. I truly believe we are offering one of the finest opportunities to learn the technical craft of glass painting available today." J. Kenneth Leap
"It was my personal pleasure to see first hand Kathy's demonstration of her considerable skill in a technique that demands a total commitment for improvement. She is emerging as one of America's treasures in this most difficult of art forms." Andrew Young, Past President Stained Glass Association of America "I am amazed with your saturation of painting and your untiring search for excellence in becoming so highly skilled. Above all you are generous in sharing your skill with others. We are thankful that you are soaring from a serious student to master glass painter. Kathy Jordan, a tribute to painters of glass." Nick Parrendo Hunt Studios, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania"Kathy is passionate about her art and a leader in the field. She devotes untold hours volunteering her time, promoting the craft, creating community, sharing her very essence. She is a key figure and all of us in the field owe her a great debt for her important contributions. A Kathy Jordan workshop instills not only greater insight on technique, but a genuine fondness for a most incredible lady." Laurie Nessel, Lead Instructor Glass Studio, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Arizona "Kathy Jordan is a fantastic glass painter: accomplished, diverse, and creative. As a dedicated scholar she has endeavored to train with a broad spectrum of master painters, thus enabling her to function most competently as a replication painter capable of asserting any prerequisite style. But beyond the restoration industry, she has also developed an artistic style all her own; one that resonates with both a disciplined reverence for the tradition of historical glass painting and the playfulness of a true creative spirit who is exploring her own imaginative vision. It is extremely rare to find a professional glass painter who excels at both the craft and art of their vocation. Kathy Jordan is such an artist." Peter McGrain "Kathy Jordan and Ken Leap hosted this special invitational event. We spent our days in the Ken Leap's glass studio at Wheaton Arts in Millville, NJ where the atmosphere was filled with creativity and excitement for learning, an environment to share ideas. We spent our evenings in the historic Cape May NJ, beautiful season surroundings. The week was truly an unforgettable time. Let's do this again!" Kristi Lambrecht Lambrecht Studios, Omaha, Nebreska,
2011 Workshops
GLASS PAINTING / 5-DAY INTENSIVE
J. Kenneth Leap & Kathy Jordan instructing at Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, Millville, NJ Spend a week learning new skills and energize yourself with ideas to bring back to your studio. Students of all levels pursue individual projects with daily demonstrations from two teachers with over 35 years of combined experience. Traditional glass painting techniques are explored in depth. October 15 -19, 2012Glass Painting for Studio ArtistsOctober 22 - 26, 2012Glass Painting for Studio ArtistsClasses are kept small to allow for individual instruction. Limited space is still available - reserve now! Cost - $875 per workshop.To REGISTER, email the studio to check for class openings. If availability exists, a registration form will be sent to you which can be returned with a deposit of $250 to reserve a space in a class. Do not contact Wheaton Arts as they do not handle registrations. LODGINGGroup lodging and communal meals in "his" & "hers" guest houses in historic Cape May, NJ. Additional cost of food AND lodging is $200. Cottages located 40 minutes from Wheaton with transportation offered via carpooling( fuel expense has historically averaged $30-50 per student ).HOURSAll classes will be held at the Stained Glass Center at Wheaton Arts and run from 10 to 5 PM with a break at 1PM for lunch unless otherwise noted.WHAT TO BRING? All materials and tools are supplied for these workshops. If you have personal tools which you would like to use, by all means bring them along. A personal respirator is always a good idea when working with glass pigments but dust masks will be supplied for your convenience.
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GLASS PAINTING / 5-DAY INTENSIVE
Directions:From North Jersey/New York City Metropolitan Area - Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 4. Take Rt. 73 North to I-295 South. Stay on I-295 South. Follow signs to Rt. 42 South/Atlantic City. From Rt. 42 take Rt. 55 South to Exit 26. Follow the brown Wheaton Village signs from the exit to the main entrance. For additional maps and directions visit: www.wheatonarts.org LODGING near Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, Millville, NJ 1. Country Inn by Carlson(Walking distance. Located adjacent to Wheaton Arts)1125 Village Dr., Millville, NJ 08332856.825.3100 2. Holiday Inn Express(5 minutes from the Village)398 Smith St., Millville, NJ 08332856.293.8888 3. Ramada Inn(10 minutes from the Village)West Landis Ave.,Vineland, NJ 08360856.696.3800 4. Wingate(10 minutes from the Village)2196 West Landis Ave.,Vineland, NJ 08360856.690.9900 5. Days Inn(12 minutes from the Village)1001 West Landis Ave.,Vineland, NJ 08360856.696.5000 6. Best Western(5 minutes from the Village)1701 N. 2nd St., Millville, NJ 08332800.428.4373
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CURRENT PROJECTS"Painting Mary & Jesus": Many stained glass studios do not have glass painters on their staff. For this particular project, a studio in Texas commissioned Kathy Jordan to create the heads of Mary & Jesus. See the project portfolio and follow the process."Before and After": View examples of the studio's work including Replication Painting; Paint Loss: Plating & Cold painting; Gluing and cleaning. coming soon.......ACCOLADES"As both a stained glass conservator and historian, I cannot emphasize how important it is for our American stained-glass heritage to have someone with Kathy Jordan's attitude and talents in the field." Jean M. Farnsworth, Stained Glass Historian Asst. Director: Census of Stained Glass Windows of America"I find Ms. Jordan to be hard-working, honest and sincere in her dedication to producing the finest stained glass windows possible. I think she is one of the top stained glass painting talents in the country." Arthur J. Femenella, Femenella & Assoc. Stained Glass Conservator & ConsultantAwards: New Jersey Historic Preservation Award; Princeton University Chapel Stained Glass Association of America - Dorothy Maddy Scholarship Recipient - Glass PaintingNew Jersey Historic Preservation Award; St. Peters Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy, NJNew Jersey Historic Preservation Award: St. Bernard's Episcopal Church Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia - Grand Jury Award - Academy of MusicPreservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia - Grand Jury Award - Clark ResidencePartial list of Clients:University Chapel, Princeton University, Princeton, NJOur Lady Star of the Sea, Cape May NJCathedrial of the Immaculate Conception, Camden NJTrinity Episcopal Church, Swarthmore, PAChrist Episcopal Church of Georgetown, Washington, DCSt. Savior's Episcopal Church, Bar Harbor, MELima United Methodist Church, Lima, PAChrist Lutheran Church, Allentown, PASt. George's Episcopal Church, Rumson, NJSeton Hall University, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, S. Orange, NJPacker Chapel, Lehigh University, PAFirst Presbyterian Church, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PAMillville Baptist Church, Millville, NJFirst Unitarian Society, Plainfield, NJTrinity Episcopal, Princeton, NJ(Henri) Bendel Bldg - Lalique Facade, New YorkOld Saint Joseph's, Phila., PAAll Saints Episcopal Church, BarbadosSt. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon, PAFelician College, Rutherford, NJ.Rowan University, Holly Bush Bldg., Glassboro, NJContact the studio for additional information/references.
Painting Mary and Jesus
The Beginning:
Replicating the original:
It's in the Details!
The Beginning:
Replicating the original:
It's in the Details!
Before and After
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NEWS
NOTEWORTHY NEWS
Contact the studio for additional information.Click title or icon to viewKathy Jordan: an artist who has soared through the glass ceiling of her career - Article featured in the Delaware County News Network (Wednesday, June 29, 2011).Angels Restored - Video footage featuring Kathy Jordan from a feature length documentary in production.Kathy Jordan lecture - Video discussion of Fire Damaged Stained Glass, the oculus of St. Bernard's Episcopal Church (courtesy of Femenella & Associates). Plainfield Church Restores Its Signature Stained Glass Window - Article by Michael Dalzell, examiner.com.Professional Alliance Spotlight on The Art of Glass, Inc. - Article from Spring 2010 edition of Sacred Places, the magazine for Partners in Sacred Places.6° of Inspiration: the Dick Millard column - an introduction to Kathy Jordan from the March 2004 e-zine, artglassinfo, vol. 2, issue 15. Click pdf logo at right to read
AGI-Vol2-Iss15_Jordan.pdf
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The Art of Glass, Inc.316 Media Station RoadMedia, Pennsylvania 19063United Statestel: 1.610.891.7813 fax: 1.610.891.0150email: aog1987_aol.com
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