When people discover Baltic Art Studio, they are often surprised to learn that behind our welcoming classes and creative workshops is a team of highly trained professionals with decades of experience in stained glass design, restoration, and conservation.
If you’re searching for a place to learn stained glass, commission a custom project, or restore a treasured window, you deserve to know who is guiding that work. At Baltic Art Studio, stained glass is not a hobby or a recent trend. It is a lifelong profession, an artistic discipline, and a craft that requires years of education, practice, and dedication.
Our team has spent decades preserving stained glass traditions while helping new generations discover the beauty of this remarkable art form.
Many people are introduced to stained glass through community classes, online tutorials, or social media. While these resources can spark interest, they rarely reveal the level of skill required for professional restoration and conservation work.
Historic stained glass windows are often irreplaceable works of art. Restoring them requires extensive knowledge of:
Mistakes can permanently damage valuable artwork. That is why professional training and experience matter.
At Baltic Art Studio, our team combines artistic creativity with technical expertise, allowing us to work on projects ranging from beginner classes to historically significant stained glass restorations.
What makes Baltic Art Studio unique in the Chicago area?
Our team consists of professionally trained artists and conservators who received their education in Europe, where stained glass traditions have been practiced and refined for centuries.
This academic foundation provided extensive training in:
After completing their education, members of our team continued their careers in the United States, working on projects of regional, national, and international importance.
Today, that experience is brought directly into every project and class offered at Baltic Art Studio.
Throughout our careers, we have had the privilege of contributing to important stained glass projects across the United States.
Our experience includes:
Many historic churches contain stained glass windows that are more than a century old. These windows require careful conservation to preserve both their beauty and historical value.
Our team has worked on restoration projects involving:
Some of the most important stained glass windows in the United States were created by master artists whose work continues to influence the field today.
Our conservation experience includes projects involving important historic stained glass collections and landmark installations.
Preserving history is only part of our work.
We also create new stained glass and fused glass projects for:
By combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, we help clients create pieces that will be enjoyed for generations.
The stained glass field continues to evolve.
New conservation research, preservation standards, and technical developments are constantly emerging. For that reason, professional education does not end after graduation.
Members of our team hold professional certifications from the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA), one of the most respected organizations in the industry.
We actively participate in:
This ongoing involvement helps us stay informed about current best practices while maintaining respect for traditional methods that have been used successfully for centuries.
Many students who join our classes are looking for a creative outlet.
Others are curious about stained glass and want to understand how these beautiful works are created.
What they often do not expect is the depth of knowledge they gain during the process.
Our classes are designed to provide more than a finished project.
Students learn:
Whether you are attending your first stained glass class or developing advanced skills, you learn directly from professionals who have dedicated their careers to the craft.
Stained glass has been part of human artistic expression for hundreds of years.
From medieval cathedrals in Europe to historic churches throughout the United States, stained glass tells stories, preserves cultural heritage, and transforms light into art.
Yet many traditional techniques are becoming less common.
At Baltic Art Studio, we believe preservation happens in two ways:
Every class, restoration project, and custom commission contributes to keeping these traditions alive.
That mission guides everything we do.
Art has the power to bring people together.
Our studio welcomes:
Through workshops, private classes, and community events, we create opportunities for people to connect through creativity.
Many students arrive knowing nothing about stained glass.
They leave with a finished project, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the craft.
Our team combines professional European training, extensive restoration experience, SGAA involvement, and years of practical experience working on significant stained glass projects throughout the United States.
Baltic Art Studio is often described as a hidden gem in the Chicago area, and for good reason. Behind every class, restoration project, and custom commission is a team of professionally trained artists and conservators dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of stained glass.
Whether you are interested in learning a new skill, restoring a cherished family heirloom, commissioning a custom design, or simply exploring the world of stained glass, we invite you to visit Baltic Art Studio and experience the craft firsthand.
We look forward to sharing our knowledge, passion, and artistry with you.
Join our inviting Fused and Stained Glass Classes, perfect for all skill levels. Guided by our skilled instructors, you’ll leave each session with a beautiful handcrafted piece and a new set of skills.
4346 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60641
Website: balticartstudio.com
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