NBC Chicago Visits Baltic Art Studio
NBC Chicago’s Chicago Today visited Baltic Art Studio on Chicago’s Northwest Side to explore the art of stained glass, historic restoration work, and hands-on classes for beginners.
Author: Evelina Mayner
Stained Glass Classes in Chicago: A Beginner’s Guide
Thinking about trying stained glass classes in Chicago? Here’s what your first class looks like, what it costs, and how to know you’re ready to sign up.
A Day Behind the Scenes at Baltic Art Studio
What happens behind the scenes at Baltic Art Studio? From historic stained glass restoration and custom commissions to beginner workshops and fused glass classes, discover what a typical day looks like inside one of the Chicago area’s most unique art studios.
Why Original Art Is the Most Meaningful Present
Baltic Art Studio is more than a place to learn stained glass. It is home to professionally trained artists and conservators with decades of experience in restoration, design, and education. From historic church windows to beginner workshops, discover how our team is preserving and sharing the art of stained glass in the Chicago area.
Hidden Gem: The Baltic Art Studio
Baltic Art Studio is more than a place to learn stained glass. It is home to professionally trained artists and conservators with decades of experience in restoration, design, and education. From historic church windows to beginner workshops, discover how our team is preserving and sharing the art of stained glass in the Chicago area.
Is Stained Glass Hard to Learn?
Have you ever looked at a beautiful stained glass piece glowing in the sunlight and thought, “I wish I could make something like that”? You’re not alone. One of the […]
Top Date Ideas in Chicago: Creative Art, Culture & Unique Experiences
Searching for unique date ideas in Chicago? Skip the usual dinner reservation and explore creative experiences that bring couples closer together. From visiting Baltic Art Studio and discovering original artwork to painting classes, mandala workshops, and craft cocktails, this guide highlights memorable ways to enjoy quality time together while experiencing Chicago’s vibrant art and cultural scene.
McWilliams Chapel Stained Glass Restoration | Chicago
Baltic Art Studio restored the historic stained glass windows of McWilliams Chapel at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago. The 2019–2020 project included conservation, recreation of lost glass, releading, structural repair, cleaning, and reinstallation.
John La Farge Stained Glass Restoration | St. Magdalen
In 2026, Baltic Art Studio conserved and restored St. Magdalen by the Tomb of Christ, a rare 1889 stained glass window by American artist John La Farge. The project included research, documentation, multilayered glass conservation, repair, recreation of missing details, releading, and structural restoration.
Three Archangels Stained Glass Windows | St. John Cantius
In 2023, Baltic Art Studio completed three new stained glass windows for St. John Cantius Church in Chicago. Designed by Mindaugas Vitkauskas, the commission depicts the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael.