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Val Bogdan
Artists Bio
I have always been intrigued with
Stained Glass and wondered how it was done. When my husband and I moved
into a house with leaded glass windows I decided to pursue my dream and
take some classes. I immediately fell in love with the process of copperfoil
which allows the artist to create very intricate designs. For four years
I had a lot of fun making panels and lamps for the house. Then we moved
to the Northwoods where, while building our new house, I started making
glass panels to fit the kitchen cabinets, the sidelights and all kinds
of nooks and crannies.
During that
time I was told by a number of people that I should start my own business.
So I did. That was in 1993. I was very happy doing commissions but started
to get inquisitive about all the other things you can do with glass. When
I finished the sidelights for the Catholic Church in Mercer, I treated
myself to a kiln and to some classes in that field. I fell in love all
over again with the same media, but became aware of all it’s other properties.
I have
won numerous State Awards from the Wisconsin Regional Art Program and additional
awards at their yearly awards dinner. I have also won an Honorable Mention
and a Merit Award at the Manito Art Show.
I have served
as the President of the Artists Palette in Manitowish Waters and am presently
on the board of the Wisconsin Regional Art Association. I have been elected
as President of the Manito Art League for 2003.
I am also very
fortunate to have been chosen to do the stained glass windows (above the
front door) for the Manitowish Waters Community Building among my other
accomplishments.
Copper Foil Technique
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Kiln Formed Glass and Jewelry
For information you may want on any type of glass projects please contact
Val
Bogdan I look forward to your correspondence.