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About Glass Artist, Christopher Michalek
Gardens & Glass, LLC was founded in 2021.
"Life in the Glass Lane" - Christopher Michalek
Christopher Michalek is a self-taught stained glass artist based in Sussex County, New Jersey. His passion for glass ignited during a childhood class trip to Wheaton Village, now known as WheatonArts. From bottle hunting to serving as a glassblowing apprentice in Seattle, Christopher has always been captivated by the beauty of glass.
Over the years, he has contributed to various mosaic glass mural projects in and around South Philadelphia. His journey with glass truly began during a dark chapter in his life. Christopher recalls, “My dad knew I needed something to help pull me out of this dark place.” A porcelain artist himself, Christopher’s father bought out a local stained glass studio, providing Christopher with an abundance of glass, supplies, and a simple 95-page paperback guide. This became the foundation for an exciting new adventure that would transform his life.
Tragically, Christopher lost his father after a long battle with cancer. The loss was incredibly difficult for him and his family, but he found solace in his glasswork. “I knew I could help others with this gift from above,” he shares. Though the path was not easy, his passion for art slowly became a source of healing.
Christopher’s first attempt at showcasing his work in an art gallery didn’t go as planned, but he viewed it as a priceless learning experience. Today, he operates a small stained glass studio in Franklin Borough, NJ. Reflecting on his journey, Christopher believes that everything happens for a reason. While he acknowledges past mistakes, he understands that they have shaped who he is today.
Determined to uplift others through his love for art, Christopher embraces the philosophy of planting seeds of hope for a better tomorrow. For him, it’s not just a motto—it’s a way of life. ☮️❤️🎨
Upcoming Events
- Tue, Oct 29147 Main StOct 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAOct 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” fall suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Fri, Nov 01147 Main StNov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 5” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 02Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 5X7” suncatcher -Learn to cut, grind, copper foil, & solder stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesThu, Nov 07Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesFri, Nov 08Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Sat, Nov 09FranklinNov 09, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PMFranklin, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA
- Multiple DatesThu, Nov 14Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Fri, Nov 15147 Main StNov 15, 2024, 5:00 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA
- Sat, Nov 16FranklinNov 16, 2024, 6:00 PMFranklin, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 16, 2024, 6:00 PMFranklin, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesThu, Nov 21Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesFri, Nov 22Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Sat, Nov 23147 Main StNov 23, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 23, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM147 Main St, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesThu, Nov 28Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesFri, Nov 29Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 30Gardens and Glass, LLCNov 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USANov 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 5X7” suncatcher -Learn to cut, grind, copper foil, & solder stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesThu, Dec 05Gardens and Glass, LLCDec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USADec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesFri, Dec 06Gardens and Glass, LLCDec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USADec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 4” suncatcher or nightlight ($5 extra for a nightlight) -Learn to cut, grind, and copper foil, stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
- Multiple DatesSat, Dec 07Gardens and Glass, LLCDec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USADec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ESTGardens and Glass, LLC, 147 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJoin Us for a Stained Glass Workshop! -Duration: 2.5 hours -Create your own 5X7” suncatcher -Learn to cut, grind, copper foil, & solder stained glass Expert glass artist Chris Michalek will assist with soldering your piece.
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