Welcome to Redfield's Stained Glass Studio

My name is David Clark and I hope you find the site both educational and visually appealing.

I came to stained glass by way of a convoluted path. My formal education was in aeronautical engineering. An early introduction to stained glass by a close friend had an exceptionally strong pull on me. In 1976 the decision was made that glass was to be my chosen vocation. So through predominantly self-discovery and some academic training my career in glass began.

At the outset my desire was to have a complete understanding of various techniques, processes, and materials which define the craft of stained glass. I began by learning copper foil and lead work. Painting, staining, and sandblasting followed. Through my interest in preserving the past, I started to learn about restoring and conserving historic stained glass windows. The ability to work with zinc, copper, and brass caimes aided in the craftsmanship required to restore the olde stained glass windows. In the early 1980’s I began studying, designing, and manufacturing my beveling equipment. In 1983 we made a move to Lawrence, Kansas to study in the hot glass program under Vernon Brejcha at the University of Kansas. I now was able to form three dimensional vessels and incorporate blown glass into flat glass panels. One more technique that continued to interest me was copper wheel engraving. In 2005 I finished designing and fabricating my glass engraving machine. Studying glass, its properties and techniques associated with design and fabrication is a compulsive, on-going learning experience.

From 1983 to 1999 my studio space was located in historic downtown Lawrence, Kansas. By 2000 with the help of two friends, architect Dan Hermreck and metalsmith Steve Richardson, a new private glass studio was constructed. The decision was made to move the studio to a more aesthetic setting in rural Douglas County. By doubling the size of the original studio, a more efficient, creative environment now exists.

The Portfolio section shows a collection of my works which covers the whole spectrum of my career. For inquires please refer to the contact page.

All pictures within the website were photographed by Barbara Clark, except where noted otherwise.