BALSAMROOT GLASS STUDIO

My name is Kathleen Sheppard and I started working with stained glass in 2001. While I loved the vibrant colors and richness of the glass, I quickly became frustrated with recreating patterns designed by other people. As a result, I began to explore and develop my own ideas and patterns... Working with glass is about working with light and colour. Unlike many other media, working in stained glass does not allow the artist to blend and mix colours the way a painter or a glassblower might. Therefore, as an artisan, I look for new ways to bridge the gap between the light and colour of the stained glass medium and rigidity of its technique... Welcome to Balsamroot Glass Studio! I specialize in functional stained glass objects including paperweights, storage trays, desk accessories, glass planters and more. My items are made using traditional stained glass techniques, but incorporate other materials such as paper, fibre or beads. New in my Shop: Summer 2016

Also known as: Balsamroot