Canadian stained glass windows

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Legacy Vintage. Leaded Glass Windows. Legacy Vintage Building Materials. Topher Topher 29 Aug Amazing mix of architectural salvage, hardware Can wander around for hours. ILYA 23 Jul Incredible store. Everything from vintage nails, Graham Dutton 14 Jul If you need old building supplies this might be Lots of doors windows and what nots! All kinds of good stuff to look at. Check it out! Brian Lucyk 29 Jun Great to visit in person again and spend some So much to see in plenty of nooks and crannies.

Lots to get inspired by. Treasures everywhere. Explores commemorative function according to subject matter and iconography of window as well as bibliographical information pertaining to person memorized. Compares Catholic with non-Catholic. Studies the windows using the analytical strategies of Michel Foucault.

Keywords : Quebec , memorial windows Paper : Laroche 1. Annotation : A capsule history of stained glass in Quebec , mentioning the main studios and artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Paper : Laroche 2. Annotation : A study of the 12 windows in the church of Saint- Mathieu, put in place ca. Pellus; Bettinger. Paper : Laroche 4. Annotation : A list of sites in Quebec with stained glass windows and the names of the studios and artists involved. It also includes a bibliography. Keywords : Quebec Paper : Laroche 5.

Annotation: A brief profile and biography of the artist. Plamondon's sculpture and approach to stained glass. Keywords : Plamondon Paper : Plamandon 9. Toronto , Annotation : illus. Shows image of window by R. Annotation : Outlines trends in commissions, stylistic tendencies and influences since WW II, without naming the chief practitioners.

Annotation: A brief profile of the artist and her working methods. Annotation : Letter to the editor in which Lubbers states that what Stained Glass had mistakenly called "Imitation Glass in Concrete" was really "Laminated Antique Glass" and that the technique was developed by Lubbers in Examples of it can be seen in the Hotel Dieu Chapel and St.

Keywords : Williams, Yvonne Paper : Williams Annotation: Article describes the windows by Yvonne Williams in the chapel at St. Annotation : This discusses Simon's career as a stained glass artist and book illustrator in Toronto and New York. Robert McCausland Limited of Toronto.

Toronto : Robert McCausland Ltd. Annotation : A history of the McCausland studios compiled on the rd anniversary of the studios c. Changes in the name of the workshop and its location are discussed.

The McCausland practice of hiring professional English artists is discussed and these artists are listed and taken up to a certain extent. Paper : McCausland 6.

Annotation : A history of the McCausland studios which discusses changes in the name of the workshop; changes in location and which focuses on the artists who worked or apprenticed with the McCauslands. Paper : McCausland 7. McCausland Ecclesiastical Art Studios. Toronto: Robert McCausland Limited.

Annotation : Business flyer announcing McCausland's position as sole Canadian agency for the mosaic studios of Messrs. Gianese Cav. Paper : McCausland 8. On the Making of Stained Glass Windows. Toronto: Robert McCausland Limited, : 31 pages, illus. Annotation : A brief overview of the history of stained glass is followed by a detailed explanation of the process of creating a McCausland window.

Paper : McCausland 9. Blomfield was a painter, architect and did many types of church decoration. Includes 6 references. Paper : Bloomfield 6. Ottawa: Canadian Paperbacks, Annotation : This detailed biography of Huot's education and career in France and then Quebec City includes many references to the success of Huot as a painter of historical and religious pictures. No mention of Huot's involvement with stained glass.

Keywords : Huot Paper : Huot 2. Annotation : Biography of Haworth focusing mainly on his work as a painter, but includes quote from article by Melwyn Breen which gives a step-by-step rundown of Haworth 's procedure for creating stained glass. Keywords : Haworth; Allen. Ottawa: Canadian Paperbacks, : Annotation : Provides information about Kilbourn's artistic training and notes her work in murals and wood engraving. There is no mention of her work in stained glass.

Keywords : Kilbourn Paper : Kilbourn 1. Annotation : Very thin biography noting only that Kelsey hails from Westmount , Quebec. Limited information on Kelsey's stained glass windows for Trinity Church , St. Agathe and St. George's Church, Dominion Square , Montreal. Keywords : Kelsey; Trinity Church , St. Agathe; St. Paper : Kelsey 1. Annotation : Discussion of Lubbers's early training and his move to Canada , noting his participation in the founding of the Guild Studio in Ottawa.

His subsequent move to Montreal is noted, as well as the following commissions in that city: Hotel Dieu, St. Andrew's United Church , Shaar Hashomayim synagogue. His technique of using antique glass set in concrete is also noted. Annotation : Very brief biographical entry describing Joseph as the founder of the McCausland firm. He created the stained glass window for the chapel of Holy Trinity Church , Toronto. Annotation : Very brief biographical entry describing Alan McCausland as the then current head of the McCausland firm and the grandson of its founder Joseph.

Annotation : Detailed bibliographic information about Macdonald's childhood schooling and artistic training. Marie, and Canada House, N. Collaboration with Elizabeth Bang and C. Paintings and tapestries are also discussed. Carlo of Borromeo R. Church, Toronto; St. Annotation : Extremely brief entry noting Nincheri's church decoration in Montreal.

Annotation : Biographical information, with specific reference to stained glass at the Mennonite Conrad Grebel College , Waterloo.

Paper : Patterson 2. Annotation : Biography covering Plamondon's artistic training and career, focusing on his stained glass commissions. Paper : Plamandon Annotation : Primarily a discussion of Wesselow's education and intellectual accomplishments; his migration to Canada and his stained glass windows at Dorval Airport and Temple Sinai are noted. His patented techniques are also mentioned.

Canadian Art. Annotation : Peter Haworth is mentioned in the section on contemporary painting as "one of our most solid water-colourists. Andrews on the Red. Annotation : A history of St. Andrews on the Red Church in Manitoba with mention of 2 memorial stained glass windows. Keywords : Red River ; St. Annotation : Discussion of the history of the McCausland firm, including anecdotal material regarding Joseph, Robert and Alan and a description of the process of making a stained glass window as practiced in the McCausland studio.

Annotation : Detailed discussion of Huot's childhood, his studies in Paris and his subsequent career. Keywords : Huot Paper : Huot 3. Annotation : This second part of an article devoted to Huot discusses Huot's commissions including stained glass at the Parliament Buildings, Quebec City. Paper : Huot 3. Annotation : Survey article describing numerous sites, as well as craftsmen and studios responsible for stained glass in Montreal.

Produced to coincide with the increased tourism expected due to Expo ' Paper : Martirano 1. Ottawa: Canadian Parks Service, typescript, il lus. Annotation : A detailed assessment of the central place of the McCausland firm in the development of the Canadian stained glass industry.

Mattie discusses the McCauslands' involvement in all phases of Canadian stained glass, from the 19th century Gothic Revival through more modern developments. The 18 stage process of creating a stained glass window is noted, and many McCausland commissions are discussed. John's Nfld. Montreal , PQ : n. Annotation : Describes the three-stage glazing campaign, and notes the final subject of the windows in the nave, choir, transepts, above the organ.

Windows are both figurative and ornamental. Keywords : Saint-Jacques, Montreal , Que. Paper : Maurault 1. Annotation : Five illustrations: windows and the artist in the studio. A biographical article emphasizing her trip to France to study antique glass.

There are specific references to the unveiling of her windows at La Station Champ-de-Mars. There is also a discussion of her technique and the influence of past work in her stained glass. Annotation : Detailed biographical information covering Patterson's childhood, artistic training and commissions. The stained glass commission at the Mennonite Conrad Grebel Chapel, Waterloo is discussed in some detail. Stained glass at St. A description of Patterson's stained glass technique is given.

Paper : Patterson 3. Paper : Bloomfield 8. Annotation : Keywords : Luxfer Paper : Luxfer 1. Annotation : Excerpt from unpublished typescript, untitled. Discusses attribution of one of windows in St. George's Church. Paper : Spence 2. Annotation : A compilation of the existing historical information regarding window glass manufacturers in Canada , spanning approximately years c.

Paper : Pacey 1. Annotation: Booklet describes the purpose and location of the stained glass windows, how they are arranged, and provides descriptions of nine windows. Annotation : Includes iconographical description of the window provided by the artist as well as tribute to Jocelyn Frances Clarke.

Annotation : A partial list of techniques and companies involved in the production and installation of domestic and ecclesiastical stained glass in Montreal at the turn of the century. Keywords : Spence, John C. Morris and Co. Paper : Pepall 1. Annotation : Keywords : Hahn Paper : Hahn 1. Annotation : This article highlights the fact that there are McCausland windows in most Anglican churches in the Toronto diocese.

The same cartoon was obviously used for both windows. Keywords : Holiday ; Winnipeg Paper : Holiday 3. Contemporary stained Glass: Portfolio of Canadian Work. Toronto : Doubleday Canada , Annotation : A series of "portfolios" of Canadian stained glass artists. He discusses the architecture, sculpture, tapestries and Scherzo, a stained glass mural by Alfred Pellan c. Glorious Visions-Peter Haworth.

Windsor : Art Gallery of Windsor , Annotation : The foreword by Kenneth Saltmarche gives a brief biography of Haworth emphasizing the fact that Haworth 's work in stained glass was often overlooked by the artistic community.

Paul Duval's catalogue essay, "An Appreciation," gives a more detailed biography of Haworth 's education, his move to Canada and subsequent career. Includes illustrated catalogue of exhibition pp. Catalogue of an Exhibition: arts of the forgotten pioneers. Annotation : Catalogue of an exhibition with very brief discussion of three stained glass windows, all illustrated.

New Haven: Yale University Press, : 75 , 82, 83, illus. Fredeman of the University of British Columbia. Illustrations of windows at St. Andrew and St. New Haven: Yale University Press, : Annotation : Lists the locations and gives detailed information, primarily regarding subject matter for identified windows in Canada. Annotation : A rather impressionistic formal analysis of the Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton , and early Gothic structure.

With discussion of the "Tyrannical" rose window and the extensive stained glass programme of the church. No mention of artist. Annotation : A brief discussion of the life and work of John Allward with particular reference to his 15 windows installed to commemorate the Hudson 's Bay Company's th anniversary at its Southgate store in Edmonton.

Annotation : After a brief introduction, this book presents a series of brief portfolios of Quebec stained glass artists including representative examples of their work. The article concludes with Williams' thoughts on stained glass in the 's. Paper : Williams 7. Annotation : Discusses the dangers and health risks surrounding abrasive blasting. Suggests particularly effective dust masks for the practitioner. Keywords : abrasive blasting; sand blasting Paper : Smylie 1.

Annotation : Discusses the dangers involved in using compressed air, and suggests some safety precautions for the artist. Keywords : compressed air safety Paper : Smylie 2. Annotation : Explains the five basic steps to the chipping process, and explains its traditionality as well as aesthetic features. Keywords : glue chipping Paper : Smylie 3.

Annotation : Keywords : Wesselow Paper : Wesselow 5. Annotation : Stained glass artist Sommer describes his unique technique of making stained glass on his light-table. Unlike traditional methods, he cuts, paints and assembles the glass on the light-table. Annotation : Discussion of the various phases of Astri Reusch's work that have resulted from her many and varied technical investigations.

Keywords : Reusch Paper : Reusch 1. Early Canadian Glass. Toronto: Ryerson Press, : Annotation : In the chapter entitled "Canadian Stained and Cut Glass" there is a segment about Robert McCausland Limited which discusses the difference between glass staining and glass manufacturing and which mentions a number of McCausland commissions in order to emphasize the wide distribution of their work.

Keywords : McCausland. Annotation : Description and interpretation of project for ecclesiastical stained glass. Paper : Strickland 1. Ernestine Tahed l. Annotation : Colour pamphlet includes chronology and biography to Keywords : Tahedl Paper : Tahedl 2.

Annotation : An obituary which gives biographical information including details of childhood and artistic training, and makes note of Haworth 's proficiency as a stained glass artist.

Vancouver: Vancouver Centennial Museum, : Paper : Bloomfield 3. And notes. Annotation : A detailed discussion of heraldic Glass in Vancouver Using specific examples Watt explores the tradition of this type of glass as well as its American and British sources.

He also discusses the state of the stained glass industry in Vancouver during these years. Included are illustrated analyses of: a window from the Logan-Hodson House, , possibly by James and Charles Bloomfield including a discussion of the firm Bloomfield and sons in Vancouver from ; Bloomfield design of a Queen Victoria memorial window in St.

Paul's Anglican Church; N. Lyon; William O'Neill Ltd. Martin Segger. Vancouver, B. Annotation : Excerpt from general historiographic and architectural analysis. Subject is the glass in the B. Parliament Buildings , its dating, authorship, symbolism, and interpretation. Keywords : Joseph McCausland Ltd. Morris Co. Paper : Watt 2. Canon David W. Toronto: St. George's on-the-Hill , : 11 pages, illus.

Annotation : Includes artist's statement which discusses formal and technical aspects of production of the windows and an illustrated essay by the Rector of the Church which gives an iconographical outline.

Annotation : Four reproductions of Ferron's paintings. Formal analysis of Ferron's painting arguing that Ferron's art is constant in an age of changing styles. Her style is a non-representational one, with color being the essential element. Includes a comparison of her work in gouache and oil. Annotation : Wesselow's address discusses the suitability of both art and religion to achieving a true global awareness. Keywords : Wesselow Paper : Wesselow 6. Annotation : Keywords : Wesselow Paper : Wesselow 7.

Annotation : Williams discusses the modern revival of stained glass, noting the need for superior design and workmanship in this particular art because of the permanence of stained glass windows. Keyword : Williams Paper : Williams 8. Annotation : William's argument for stained glass as an art worthy of a place next to painting and sculpture, focusing on its unique properties of transmitted light and architectural function.

Keyword : Williams Paper : Williams 9. Annotation: Booklet containing articles by the artists on the 75 th anniversary of the church. Each of the windows are described in detail. Includes a floorplan of the church showing the location of windows. Michael and All Angels Church, Toronto. Paper : Williams Photos by John Major. Annotation : General article on care, cleaning, technique, repair and conservation of stained glass. Includes photographs of craftsmen at work, and the interior window of Notre dame Basilica, Ottawa.

Cites Ottawa craftsman, and American expert Jane Hayward. Provides recommended background reading. Brigid's Church, Ottawa; repair and conservation; care and cleaning Paper : Wilson 1. Annotation : Basically a translation and adaptation of the article on repair and conservation appearing in Canadian Heritage Brigid's Church, Ottawa; repair and conservation; care and cleaning Paper : Wilson 2.

Mention of a rose window and five stained glass windows in the Sanctuary which were made in Munich. Abrasive sculpted and frosted glass door panel in a late Victorian-era style, this door panel has a bevelled glass edge. Design details are relief-carved for three dimensional beauty. An abstract by Thomas Smylie. Made entirely with mouth-blown antique glass and a Lamberts white-flashed opal background.

Additional detailing with bonded laminations of colour, painted graphics and lead came extensions. Beautifully detailed abrasive-carved glass maple and oak leaves. The entire piece is hand cut and patiently sculpted, one leaf at a time, to produce a stunning three dimensional artwork. Executed on laminated safety glass. An abstract composition influenced by Thomas Smylie's late 's training as an audio engineer, this artwork references the Moog synthesizer. Made entirely with mouth-blown antique glass, the piece includes dome jewels, etched circuit board layouts and Thomas's favourite white-on-clear flashed opal by Lamberts.

The Glass Studio made extensive use of fractured-stringer glass in it's compositions and this panel is a perfect example. The symmetrical design is framed in a custom made painted pine sash. County Down was a showroom favourite. It features The Glass Studio's hand-made, fused leaf jewels along with amber cast jewels from Germany.

Youghiogheny's gorgeous rippled 'water' glass is used to beautiful effect in the border, along with banding elements and colour accents. The background uses subtle shade variations of English muffle. A lovely window made to showcase the subtle beauty achieved by using similar shades of mouth-blown German and French antique glass, accented with tiny 'globs' of clear glass.

Varying lead came widths are used for emphasis and to animate the composition. A vibrant composition balancing solid black glass with fused black stringer glass and texture. Multiple rows of bevelled glass capture and refract light for sparkle and contrast.

A ribbed pattern glass border completes the design. A tour de force of stained glass design and craftsmanship, this showroom window was featured on our website for years as an example of our best work. Requiring almost hours of patience to make, this window features The Glass Studio's 8mm custom hand-made bevels combined with our best art glass and an alternating border of 44 round and square German turquoise double-faceted jewels.

The background is Lamberts mouth-blown clear craquel. Framed in a refinished antique sash. Made with a beautiful colorless background of Lamberts mouth-blown 'reamy' glass with design elements defined by Youghiogheny Art Glass opal colours and surrounded with a custom bevelled glass border.

The interior features several 8mm hand-made bevels and a double faceted jewel. A perfect window to look through onto a view of trees or gardens. Made with mouth-blown Lamberts antiques and hand-fused glass, ARC juxtaposes carefully selected large and small scale architectural pattern glass textures for stunning visual impact.

Lead came widths vary to animate the composition. This wonderfully animated abstract was created for display at The Glass Studio's Britain Street studio as an example of our kiln-fired, painted glass. The line-work and shading details were accomplished using traditional glass paints, applied both by brush, sponge and rag, then permanently fused into the glass by firing.

Mouth-blown and machine-made cathedral glass is used for texture and colour. Framed in gray-painted steel angle. The paisley design elements are defined with a variety of richly textured colourless glass choices. Simple geometry made distinctive with a mouth-blown amber rondel, amber 'pinwheel' jewels, pencil bevels, clear antique glass background and a streaky glass border. Size 24" wide x 24" high". Varying lead came widths animate the design.

Framed in white painted sash. A simple and charming trellis design with leaves we made by custom fusing two sections of streaky art glass. Stained glass window in the Art Nouveau style, this elegant design is made with Youghiogheny Art Glass and a custom bevelled glass border. The floral elements are set in a background of subtle texture, accented with faceted jewels.

Hand-tapered lead cames. Made with fabulous 'ring-mottle', opalescent art glass and custom-fused glass stamens in the centre of the blossom. A colourless textural glass creates the perfect background. Unframed, it has a zinc perimeter came that can be fitted with tabs so it's easy to hang. The panel measures 13" high x 27" wide.

Signed "Smylie The Glass Studio". A glittering window made with The Glass Studio's custom hand-made bevels, complimented with a soft pastel mouth-blown antique background and clear craquel glass. Distinctive gray and deep turquoise borders with jewels as accents.

An exploratory piece, this window was made in for display at our first studio on Sherbourne Street. The design incorporates carved glass ribbons with hand-bevelled glass, mouth-blown Desag antiques and Lamberts white-opal. Architectural pattern glass and rolled textures complete the idea. Framed with gray painted steel angle. A classic Victorian layout with a beautiful 8mm hand-made bevelled glass star centre. Made with authentic colourless glass textures used in the the late 's. Framed in pine sash, ready to hang.

Abrasive sculpted 12mm float glass with textural laminations on the back. This piece is designed to be wall-mounted with The Glass Studio's solid brass, hand-made fittings and comes with a custom black backboard to show glass shading effects to their best advantage. The glass edges are polished.

The piece measures 24" wide x 36" high. Designed in a classic late 's style, this transom features mouth-blown rondels and faceted jewels. The pastel background colours authentically reproduce Victorian-era English 'muffle' textures. The centre is etched with a Victorian-era motif and the border is a traditional 'ruby' red.