As much as I love creating new works of art, there is something very rewarding when working with churches. It is a passion for me. If you have never attended church at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson, MI or never seen their stained glass, you are in for a treat. We are in the process of releading one of the windows in the church. Removal of that window is shown here. For more information about the church and their windows, go to the web site for the Michigan Stained Glass Census: http://museum.msu.edu/museum/msgc/dec03.html . Sacred Heart has been featured many times over the years.
If you're not familiar with the Michigan Stained Glass Census, check out their web site as well. They document stained glass throughout Michigan and count on volunteers to get the information to them. If you would like to volunteer or if you know of some beautiful or historic stained glass you feel should be documented, contact them or myself for more information so a volunteer can be linked to that building. To find out if the building you are inquiring about is already listed, go to this page: http://museum.msu.edu/museum/msgc/ . Click on Look for Registered Windows in Your Community . Then follow the instructions.
As we go through the restoration process, I will show photos and describe what we have to go through to restore these windows to the condition they deserve. The photo here shows Chris from C.A.P. Construction beginning the very slow process of removing the windows from their frames. Each section of glass was very carefully lowered on a framed board where it was then loaded onto a truck and transported to my studio, Pictures In Glass in Tecumseh.
The web site for Sacred Heart for those who would like to visit is: http://www.laforestnet.com/church/ .
If you're not familiar with the Michigan Stained Glass Census, check out their web site as well. They document stained glass throughout Michigan and count on volunteers to get the information to them. If you would like to volunteer or if you know of some beautiful or historic stained glass you feel should be documented, contact them or myself for more information so a volunteer can be linked to that building. To find out if the building you are inquiring about is already listed, go to this page: http://museum.msu.edu/museum/msgc/ . Click on Look for Registered Windows in Your Community . Then follow the instructions.
As we go through the restoration process, I will show photos and describe what we have to go through to restore these windows to the condition they deserve. The photo here shows Chris from C.A.P. Construction beginning the very slow process of removing the windows from their frames. Each section of glass was very carefully lowered on a framed board where it was then loaded onto a truck and transported to my studio, Pictures In Glass in Tecumseh.
The web site for Sacred Heart for those who would like to visit is: http://www.laforestnet.com/church/ .
Pat Deere
CLASS NOTES: Classes in restoration don't come along every day. If you are interested in learning about the restoration process, call today to discuss available days and times.
CLASS NOTES: Classes in restoration don't come along every day. If you are interested in learning about the restoration process, call today to discuss available days and times.
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