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.
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.
LaFarge Stained Glass Window Restoration

An Angel and Mary Magdalen at the tomb of the risen Christ = John 20:11–18. A chalice is Mary Magdelene’s attribute. Window = Magdalen at the Tomb of Christ, Daniel Putnam Crocker Memorial Window, from Parish House, Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield MA, completed and installed in 1889. (See: LaFarge Exhibition catalog, James Yarnall, raisonne, inventory.)
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 […]
Celebrate Chicago in Colorful Glass From Our Studio to Your Home – A New Limited Series!

Hello dear friends, Thank you for being part of the Baltic Art Studio community! Whether you’ve joined us for a class, restored a family heirloom, or simply enjoy following our work — […]
St. Hyacinth Basilica Nave Window Restoration

St. Hyacinth Basilica Nave Window Restoration In 2024, Baltic Art Studio undertook a significant restoration project for two nave windows at St. Hyacinth Basilica, located in Chicago, Illinois. This project […]
Tiffany Window Restoration

Tiffany Window Restoration 2018 A TIFFANY STAINED AND LEADED GLASS WINDOW Circa 1890 The arched rectangular panel depicting three classical columns in a foliate landscape surmounted by a radiant crown […]
1st Presbyterian Church of Chicago 2020

Project Summary: Stained Glass Restoration at McWilliams Chapel, 1st Presbyterian Church of Chicago In 2020, Baltic Art Studio undertook a comprehensive restoration project at McWilliams Chapel, part of the 1st […]
Baltic Art Studio’s Annual Students Glass Art Show

Participants: Maria Lujan Welch “Working Through My Dreams” Kim Hirschman “The Street Where They Live” Austin Donatone “Engineering experience with stained glass” Maria Lujan Welch I’m calling this collection: “Working […]
The Art and Craft of Fused Glass

The Art and Craft of Fused Glass: Exploring a Mesmerizing Medium Fused glass, an enchanting blend of artistry and craftsmanship, offers a world of creativity and beauty. This ancient art […]