Donation by Nick Parrendo (S111)

My donation is titled "Spirit Child" and is made with laminated glass chips and clear epoxy resin. The dimensions are 16.5 wide and 16.25 tall and 1/2 " thick.

For more information about Nick Parrendo and his studio, please visit his website

Donated by the three children of Albinas Elskus (B111)

This updated sixth edition, noted artist Albinas Elskus (1926-2007) removes the mystique surrounding the art of painting on glass. Combining centuries-old artistry and contemporary techniques, he reveals the results of his experiments with vitreous paints, the mixing agents, brushes, tools, and other equipment needed, and the various methods of applying and controlling the paint. Silver staining, enameling, etching, silk-screening, and firing of painted glass are all thoroughly described, and many illustrations in both black-and-white and color are included.

Donation from Nancy Gong (A105, A106 & A107)

"Here are a couple of things for the Auction.  I hope the AGG raises tons!"

Always Blue Skies (A105)
Vitreograph; a creative accident - 17" X 9" - Framed

Lotus Blessing (A106)

Hand Carved Optical Dichroic Glass.  2 3/4" in diameter X 3/4" thick.  Signed by Nancy.

Art Glass Blessing symbolic of knowledge and enlightenment, also of fertility be it in the mind or reproduction.  (photo shows one work of art from various angles showing multiple colors within)

Clear rubber feet for freestanding display.

Love (A107)
Hand carved.  5" diameter X 3/4" thick.  Signed by Nancy
An Art Glass Blessing.  A Chinese tradition of hanging hollow brass calligraphy in homes and businesses to with the occupants good things. 
Clear rubber feet for freestanding display.

To learn more about Nancy Gong.  Please visit her website

Donation from Jack Cushen (S112-113-114-115)

My donation this year consists of a set of four shield-shaped painted, stained and leaded panels, approximately 7" x 8" each. The artist / maker is unknown, but, due to the style of painting was most likely European in origin.  The panels came from a Tudor-style mansion in Great Neck, New York, built in 1910.  The subjects represent typical European heraldic elements.

British Lion (S112)

Crescent & Stars (S113)

Lancaster Rose (S114)

Polish Eagle & Sun (S115)



Jack Cushen
Studio Restorations, Inc.
7220 Main Road, POB 378
East Marion, New York 11939-0378
Tel: 631-477-2925
Fax: 631-477-3017Email

Donation by Maria Serpentino (A108-109-110)

Three hand painted sketches have been donated by Maria and Roberto of Serpentino Stained Glass.
The sketches are from the 1950s, by William R. Jack of Whittemore Associates, Boston, MA.   

 Heavenly Choir (A108)

 Nativity (A109)

Last Supper (A110)

To learn more about Serpentino Stained Glass, visit their website

Donation by Rebecca Hartman-Baker (A111)

Rebecca is on the Board of Directors and serves as our Secretary AND Conference Chair for the summer conference in Asheville.  She also had time to make and donate this beautiful Afghan!

4' X 7'

Detail

Williams and Byrne Painting DVD (E104)

Just released: a technique-packed DVD documentary: tracing, highlighting and silver staining, the essential practices – 97 tips in 71 minutes.

The best and fastest way to learn is to watch and copy what works best, isn’t it?

That’s why this DVD will really help everyone who wants to learn or improve their stained glass painting.

For more information about Stepehn Williams and David Byrne please visit their website