Posts in the [ Church Glass ] Category
Revisiting Old Commissions: Let The Children Come to Me
Designed and produced for the Sunday School/Creche area of St. John's Church, Read (Nr Burnley) way back in 2002, this was the first new "fully stained" church window project Lightworks produced. It features a depiction of the bible passage "Let...
Read MoreCorroded Hopper Casement Removal
A major cause of issues within leaded and stained glazing in churches and historic buildings is the use of ferrous metal when used to make supporting saddle/ferramenta bars or opening window casements. In this example at St. Cuthbert's Church, Over Kellet,...
Read MoreChurch Stained Glass Cleaning Service
Given the physical nature of stained glass windows within churches and public buildings (comparatively large and often very high) they are generally subject to the build up of decades (and in come cases centuries) of dust, dirt and debris. Alongside...
Read MoreCommissioning Lightworks Stained Glass: Initial Design Process
The process of commissioning Lightworks to design and produce a new stained glass window might at first appear to be a daunting one. However, we strive to make it as easy (and hopefully enjoyable) as possible for prospective clients. In...
Read More300th Anniversary/Memorial Stained Glass Window
This new stained glass window was commissioned in celebration of the 300th Anniversary of St. Michael's Church, Grimsargh and also in loving memory of Nicholas James Cowell. Our client's brief was to design a window that included references to the Holy...
Read MoreThe Light of the World Stained Glass Window by Lightworks
Finally!! Following over two years work (the first of which was taken up by the various design stages and the protracted process of gaining permission from the relevant concerned parties, including; the donor, the PCC, The Victorian Society, Blackpool Town...
Read MoreRelocation of Harry Harvey Baptism Stained Glass Window
Following major internal re-ordering at St. Matthews, Burnley during the 1990's, this beautiful Baptism window (1981) by renowned 20th Century stained glass artist Harry Harvey was all but hidden from view at the rear of the church. Somewhat unceremoniously positioned...
Read MoreStained Glass Windows Take a 4000 Mile Journey
Set of Seven Small Stained Glass Panels Travel from Lancashire to The Church of St. Stephen in Minneapolis
We were recently very pleased to have completed and shipped a set of seven small (150 x 150mm) stained glass panels to clients... Read MoreMajor Heritage Lottery Fund Stained Glass Window Project Completed
