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I
was born
in Greensburg, Pa, in 1951. My family consisted of artists and
I grew up in an art-oriented environment. At 5 years of age I
was enthralled by the stained glass pictorial windows in an aunt's
church we had visited and remember gazing up at those windows
in awe, with the brilliant light just streaming down on me through
them. It was like a door in heaven had opened and then shut, as
stained glass never entered my life again until the age of 35.
It was then I had the opportunity to learn stained glass and since
then have never been able to leave it.
I enjoy gardening,
camping, outdoor activities; and love animals, wildlife, and all
of nature. God offers us an endless bounty of beauty through nature.
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Settling here
at the foot of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, I was able to
obtain work at a local Stained Glass Studio and learn the basics
of glass work. Continuing over the years since 1986, I have worked
in conjunction with several studios in the area, learning from master
craftsmen -- techniques, secrets, and tricks of the trade. After
mastering the basics, I went on to specialize in the area of Hand-Painted
Kiln-fired "Art Glass," applying my natural, life-long
developed art ability to what seems to have become my "calling
in life."
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 Branching
out on my own...
North Fork Studio was founded in 1989 and began at my home in
a small attached garage. With constant work and perseverence over
the years, North Fork has expanded to the point where we were
able to build a larger studio, and I have been able to work at
home. This has afforded me to be able to schedule my time and
take advantage of classes offered by established professionals
in the trade, and to advance my knowledge and skill. North
Fork creates stained glass from conception to completion--starting
with the designing stage and finishing with the completed piece.
Although most of the early work is of a religious nature (having
worked with local studios to create windows for churches), what
is truly enjoyable are the commissions for panels for residential
homes. Drawing on the beauty of natural surroundings to create
and execute my own designs and artwork and to see what origianally
started as a concept take on form and substance--that in itself
is very rewarding.
North Fork
Studio strives to uphold high standards and excellence in the
stained glass trade. We will work with you to create a piece/
or pieces which you feel reflect your wants or desires, without
giving up the standards of good stained glass work.
Some
of the professionals who have been very supportive all
the way around and who also do some exceptional and wonderful
glass work:
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North
Fork Studio
Susan E. Sargent
2896 Gafia Lodge Rd.
Middletown, VA 22645
Phone/Fax 540-869-2026
e-mail me!
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