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1 Stained Glass Association of America 102 nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse, 2011, Crown2 Plaza Syracuse Hotel June 9 June 11, 2011

2 Tuesday, June 7, :00am 3:00pm Stained Glass Association of America 102 nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011 Detailed Schedule of Events Pre-Conference Classes A Contemporary Design Approach Manilus Room Introduction to Painting on Glass meet in hotel lobby for transportation Sponsored by Franklin Art Glass Wednesday, June 8, :00am 2:00pm Pre-Conference Classes A Contemporary Design Approach Manilus Room Designing with Lead Cazenovia Room Introduction to Painting on Glass meet in hotel lobby for transportation Sponsored by Franklin Art Glass Stained Glass Photography, meet in hotel lobby for transportation Sponsored by Johnson Mfg. 3:00pm 4:00pm Committee Meetings-Cazenovia Room 4:00pm 6:30pm Stained Glass School Board Meeting-Cazenovia Room 7:00pm 10:00pm SGAA Board Meeting-Cazenovia Room Thursday, June 9, :00am 1:00pm Golf Outing Lafayette Ballroom 8:00am 3:00pm 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm Horizons Dining Room 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm Conference Registration Conference Shirts Sponsored by J. Sussman, Inc. Conference Bags Sponsored by Uroboros Glass Speaker Gifts Donated by Glass Heritage LLC Design Competition on Display Sponsored by: Artisan Glass Works, S. A. Bendheim, Blenko Glass, Denver Glass Machinery, DHD Metals, Evenheat Kiln, Inland Mfg. Co., Kokomo Opalescent Glass, MAYCO Industries, Reusche of T.W.S. Suppliers Showcase Opens Composition of Lead: Cliff Oster Lambert s Glass: Hans Reiner Meindl, introduction by Robert Jayson Silver Stain: Cliff Oster Design Considerations for Framing Systems: Steven Sussman Stone Setting: Jerome Durr General Assembly/First Business Meeting Welcome Reception The Life & Art of Albinas Elskus: Albinas Elskus, Jr. Sponsored by C. E. Oster & Co. The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

3 Thursday, June 9, 2011 (Cont.) Horizons Dining Room 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm Welcome Dinner Sponsored by Wissmach Glass Co. Book Sale with Albinas Elskus, Jr. Friday, June 10, 2011 Horizons Dining Room 8:00am 8:30am 8:30am 10:20am Lafayette Ballroom 10:30am 11:20am 11:20am 12:10pm 12:10pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:20pm 3:20pm 4:10pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm FREE EVENING 7:30 9:00pm Saturday, June 11, :00am 8:30am 8:35am 9:30am 10:00am 10:45am 12:00pm 3:30pm Horizons Dining Room 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 6:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm Sunday, June 12, :00am Member Breakfast Buffet Round Table Discussion Sponsored by IHS Studios Estimating: Don Samick Sponsored by Whitworth Studio In Partnership with the Sun: Energy, Light & Glass: Sarah Hall Lunch Buffet/Second Business Meeting The Fundamental Nature of Glass: Dr. David Pye Sponsored by the Stained Glass School Standards & Guidelines for Preservation of Historic Stained Glass Henry Keck Studios: 61 Years of Stained Glass in Syracuse and Beyond: Scott Ouderkirk Lead Symposium Second Executive Board Meeting Stained Glass Tour: meet at Hotel Front Entrance to board busses Depart for Stained Glass Tour First Presbyterian Church Holy Cross Willard Chapel: Lunch and Lectures Sponsored by Jerome R. Durr Studio Awards Reception Awards Banquet Sponsored by S.A. Bendheim Presentation of new SGAA Board Mysteries of the Mind: Steve Sussman Exhibition/Awards Presentations Corning Tour: meet at Hotel Front Entrance to board busses The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

4 President s Letter Welcome to Syracuse Our Summer Conference over the next few days will prove to be memorable, educational and enjoyable. If you are new to the Conference, as a new member or first time participant, please let us know at the registration desk. This will help us to help you feel welcome. If you have been to many of our Conferences, we are again glad to see you and know you are here because you understand the importance of our Conferences and the benefits of attending. This is your opportunity of a lifetime to enhance your knowledge and your attitude towards stained and architectural glass. Jack Whitworth, III The Conference is packed with activities, both social and educational. Each individual brings their own expectations and excitement. I want to personally thank you for sharing your personal time and resources to come and be a part of this event. The mission of our Conference is to provide you with opportunities to learn, share, meet new friends and have some fun! So many people have worked very hard to make this event successful. I want to thank all of our speakers and sponsors who have donated so much time, expertise and support to make this Conference a success. Please talk to Katei or Richard Gross, or officers/members of the Executive Board to let us know how this event meets your expectations. The Summer Conference is a major component of what the SGAA does. Your comments will help us serve you and others better in future years. Again, welcome! Jack Whitworth, III president@sgaaonline.com The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

5 Our Thanks to Conference Donors! Each year, it is with the gracious financial support from our manufacturers, suppliers and members that special events are made possible at the Annual Summer Conference. Please show your support for these donors in the year to come with your stained glass purchases. PATRONS S.A. Bendheim EvenHeat Kiln Glass Heritage, LLC Inland Mfg. Co. Modern Litho Print C. E. Oster & Co. Stained Glass School J. Sussman, Inc. DONORS DHD Metals Inc. Mayco Industries Wissmach Glass Co. CONTRIBUTORS Artisan Glass Works Blenko Glass Company Denver Glass Machinery Franklin Art Glass IHS Studios Johnson Manufacturing Kokomo Opalescent Glass Reusche & Co. of T.W.S. Inc. Uroboros Glass Studios, Inc. Whitworth Stained Glass FRIENDS Diane Eissinger Stained Glass Conrad Pickel Studio Salem Stained Glass Stained Glass Resources Syracuse Glass Company The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

6 Thursday, June 9, :00am 1:00pm Lafayette Ballroom 8:00am 3:00pm 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm Horizons Dining Room 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm Golf Outing Conference Registration Conference Shirts Sponsored by J. Sussman, Inc. Conference Bags Sponsored by Uroboros Glass Speaker Gifts Donated by Glass Heritage LLC Suppliers Showcase Opens Composition of Lead: Cliff Oster Lambert s Glass: Hans Reiner Meindl, introduction by Robert Jayson Silver Stain: Cliff Oster Design Considerations for Framing Systems: Steven Sussman Stone Setting: Jerome Durr General Assembly/First Business Meeting Welcome Reception The Life & Art of Albinas Elskus: Albinas Elskus, Jr. Sponsored by C. E. Oster & Co. Welcome Dinner Sponsored by Wissmach Glass Co. Book Sale with Albinas Elskus, Jr. 9:00am 10:00am Composition of Lead: Cliff Oster 11:00am 12:00pm Silver Stain: Cliff Oster Cliff Oster began his stained glass career in 1972 at the Duran Studios, studying under Albinas Elskus and Paul Coulaz. For seven years he owned and operated his own studio in North Walpole, NH. In 1986, he resurrected White Metal Rolling & Stamping Corporation s lead division. In that capacity, he was in charge of sales and production as well as research and development. It was during this time that he had many discussions with some of the nations leading metallurgists and studio owners concerning lead formulations. In 1982, he developed the first of his major silver stains, Ancient Walpole. Its first historical use was in the Mother Seton windows, which were designed and painted by Albinas Elskus. The windows were fabricated by Rohlf Studios. Oster is a member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters and currently sits on the SGAA Stained Glass School Board as a Trustee. 10:00am 11:00am Lambert s Glass: Hans Reiner Meindl, introduction by Robert Jayson Glashütte Lamberts of Germany is now under the new leadership of Hans Reiner Meindl. Mr. Meindl has extensive experience in the glass industy. He now concludes a 10 year career at Heinz Holding GmbH., a leading international manufacturer of perfume bottles. Mr. Meindle is expected to bring the business forward through his experience and the factory s long-standing relationships with global business partners. Artists have designed with Lamberts glass for a variety of residential, commercial and institutional projects. Mr. Meindl will share with the membership the rich palette of mouth-blown flat glass exclusively available through S. A. Bendheim and his future plans for Lambert s. The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

7 1:00pm 2:00pm Design Considerations for Framing Systems: Steven Sussman Steve Sussman of J. Sussman, Inc., will discuss the history and building of framing systems for art glass projects. Steve will also elaborate on hurricane codes, metal forming, ventilators, finishes, unique designs, installations, protection windows and ventilating as they apply to art glass. Founded in 1905, J. Sussman, Inc. has a long history of family success and industry innovations. Steven and David joined the company in the 1970s. They developed thermally broken windows and opened up markets in sloped glazing applications such as skylights and greenhouses. Today, J. Sussman, Inc. is located in a 100% solar powered, modern 80,000 square foot building. Their products have been installed in all 50 states and on five continents. 2:00pm 3:00pm Stone Setting: Jerome Durr This demonstration will illustrate the proper method of a stone set, to include the affixing of support bars, correct meeting-joint procedures, as well as the pros and cons, and the cost of various weather-proofing products. Jerome changed his career of geological engineering after returning from the military in 1973 and pursued his love of drawing. He studied at Syracuse University, at the same time perfecting his talents in leaded stained glass fabrication in his studio. As an Accredited Member of the SGAA, Jerome has a long history of teaching and service with the SGAA and the Stained Glass School. Horizons Dining Room 5:30pm 6:00pm Welcome Reception 6:00pm 7:00pm The Life & Art of Albinas Elskus: Albinas Elskus, Jr. Sponsored by C. E. Oster & Co. 7:00pm 8:00pm Welcome Dinner Sponsored by Wissmach Glass Co. 8:00pm 9:00pm Book Sale with Albinas Elskus, Jr. Albinas Elskus, Jr. will explore the stages of this great artist s life, revealed through his art, his personal life and his stained glass. His art and his influence were worldwide, but his is best known for this teaching. So many artists grew out of his classes and his book. We invite you to join his family in honoring the gift he gave to the stained glass world. Albin Jr. resides in Indianapolis with his wife and four children. He currently owns and operates ProForma Premier Printing, selling printed and promotional products. He enjoys riding his road bike, playing his six-string guitar and working on his Classic Saab 900 while spending time with family and friends. The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

8 The SGAA Annual Summer Conference is made possible through the generosity of our donors. Please support these companies with your business throughout the coming year. S.A. Bendheim 61 Willett St. Passaic, NJ fax Paul Wissmach Glass Company, Inc. PO Box 228 Paden City, WV fax Uroboros Glass Studios, Inc North Kerby Portland, OR Artisan Glass Works 1609 Union Avenue Baltimore, MD (410) (410) (fax) STAINED GLASS QUARTERLY OF THE STAINED GLASS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA The Stained Glass Quarterly 9313 East 63rd Street Raytown, MO fax America The of SGAA Association Stained Glass Glass Stained School SGAA Stained Glass School 9313 East 63rd Street Raytown, MO fax Glass Heritage l.l.c. 234 West 3rd Street Davenport, IA J. Sussman, Inc th Street Jamaica, NY (718) (718) fax Blenko Glass Company 9 Bill Blenko Way PO Box 67 Milton, WV (304) /(304) (fax) MAYCO Industries A Subsidiary of Metalico Inc. 18 West Oxmoor Road PO Box Birmingham, AL sales@maycoindustries.com

9 Evenheat Kiln, Inc Legion Road Caseville, MI Kokomo Opalescent Glass PO Box 2265 Kokomo, IN fax Modern Litho-Print Co Stertzer Road Jefferson City, MO (800) DHD Metals, Inc. PO Box 165 Conyers, GA fax Reusché & Co. of T.W.S. Inc. Reusche & Co. of TWS, Inc H Street Greeley, CO fax info@reuscheco.com Denver Glass Machinery, Inc South Shoshone Street Englewood, CO (303) (303) (fax) info@denverglass.com Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. 222 East Sycamore St Columbus, OH / (fax) Heinz Memorial Chapel University of Pittsburgh 1212 Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh, PA / (fax) Johnson Manufacturing Company 114 Lost Grove Road Princeton, IA C. E. Oster & Company 639 Holden Hill Road Langdon, NH ceoster@aol.com Whitworth Stained Glass 104 Melody Lane New Braunfels, TX / (fax) Thank You For Making Our Conference a Success!

10 Friday, June 10, 2011 Horizons Dining Room 8:00am 8:30am 8:30am 10:20am Member Breakfast Buffet Round Table Discussion Sponsored by IHS Studios The Round Table Discussion has been re-organized with new topics and opportunities for discussion as suggested by members who have eagerly participated in this new conference forum. New topics will include health and safety issues and business discussions while bringing back important favorites. Lafayette Ballroom 10:30am 11:20am Estimating: Don Samick Sponsored by Whitworth Stained Glass Studio During the session, we will examine the components involved in preparing an accurate estimate for new stained glass and stained glass restoration. We will then discuss how to establish the profit mark-up to arrive at the final sales price. The presentation will give guidelines for structuring estimating sheets with instruction for tailoring to fit the size of the studio and number of employees. Don Samick has been the owner of J & R Lamb Studios since His background includes studies in architecture, business and human relations, and he has been a stained glass man for 47 years. He has written a series of business articles for The Stained Glass Quarterly and given several business-related lectures at the SGAA Annual Summer Conferences. Currently serving as Second Vice President, he brought the idea of the new SGAA Business Forum to the Board and has spearheaded its formation and implementation. Don strongly believes that for the SGAA and is members to be successful, we must become better business people, supporting each other, not just competing with each other. 11:20am 12:10pm In Partnership with the Sun: Energy, Light & Glass: Sarah Hall Sarah Hall will discuss the innovations she has been part of in the field of solar art glass where glass art generates electricity and presents a new vision of how we can live in this world. Current and past projects and their process will be included. Sarah is a Canadian stained glass artist creating large-scale installations. In 2004, Sarah received a Chalmers Arts Fellowship to integrate solar energy collection into her work. This unique fusion of art and technology is the first of its kind in North America. Sarah will have her new book The Glass Art of Sarah Hall available at the conference. 12:10pm 2:30pm Lunch Buffet/Second Business Meeting Join us for a working lunch as we finalize SGAA business. 2:30pm 3:20pm The Fundamental Nature of Glass: Dr. David Pye Sponsored by the Stained Glass School Dr. David Pye, a professor of glass science, will present an introductory overview of the fundamental nature of glass, its interaction with light and the properties which are of special importance in creating great works of art. Dr. David Pye is Dean and Professor of Glass Science, Emeritus, the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and Chief Executive Officer of Empire State Glassworks, LLC. He has been involved in stained glass art work for several years and has established a modern glass studio at Spruce Lake, NY. He is an Honorary Member of the German and British Societies of Glass The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

11 Technology and has been honored multiple times both nationally and internationally for teaching, scholarship and research. He is a Distinguished Life Member of the American Ceramic Society and currently serves as Founding Editor of the International Journal of Applied Glass Science. He has lectured numerous times both here and abroad at professional societies and universities on the integrated roles of art, science, and engineering. 3:20pm 4:10pm Standards & Guidelines for Preservation of Historic Stained Glass 4:10pm 5:00pm Henry Keck Studio: 61 Years of Stained Glass in Syracuse and Beyond Scott Ouderkirk The most famous studio in Syracuse history was the Henry Keck Studio. Trained in the opalescent school, Henry realized the style was going out of favor and hired European artists to move the studio into the neo-gothic style. In 1929, Stanly Worden, a local art student he hired and trained, became his lead artist and designer. It is Worden s impressive work for which the studio is best known. With installations in more than 37 states, Stanley Worden became a Life member of the SGAA in Scott Ouderkirk is an artist and author and works in stained glass and pen & ink. He spends the spring riding and racing bicycles on the roads of the Southern Tier and then travels to the North Country of New York in the summer to cruise the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands. Scott is a graduate of SUNY Oswego (BS in Technical/Vocational Ed), Syracuse University (MA in illustration) & University of Hartford (MFA in illustration). His books include The Amish Secret, Fallen Heroes, Sunday Drive, The Adirondack Run, Island Images, Barns and Wood, Waves and Wispy Smoke. 5:00pm 6:30pm Lead Symposium Karen Long of Amethyst Environmental will update the membership with the latest information on government regulations affecting the craft. Mis. Long will be joined by the Health and Safety Committee to answer questions and discuss concerns on topics such as the new EPA Regulations. FREE EVENING 7:30 9:00pm Second Executive Board Meeting The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

12 Saturday, June 11, :00am Stained Glass Tour: meet at Hotel Front Entrance to board busses 8:30am Depart for Stained Glass Tour 8:35am 9:30am First Presbyterian Church Tiffany, Tillinghast, La Farge, Lamb, Keck all in the same beautiful setting. Here is an opportunity to compare and contrast these great artists and discuss their separate techniques, methods and glass preparation. 10:00am 10:45am Holy Cross Built in 2005, Holy Cross is a contemporary church and chapel designed to accommodate 900 people. The stained glass designed by Rambusch Decorating Company is traditional in design but the contemporary construction of the windows is very appropriate to the modern structure. 12:00pm 3:30pm Willard Chapel: Lunch and Lectures Sponsored by Jerome R. Durr Studio The Chapel interior was designed and hand-crafted by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, including stained glass, leaded glass chandeliers, mosaic bronze and gilt tablet, mosaic floors, gold stenciled and jeweled pulpit, wainscoting and gold stenciled and furniture and ceiling. The Willard Memorial Chapel Lectures Decorative Painting: Kevin Grabowski Lighting: Viggo Rambusch Mosaics: James Piercey Restoration: Jerome Durr Horizons Dining Room 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 6:45pm 7:45pm Awards Reception Awards Banquet Sponsored by S.A. Bendheim Presentation of new SGAA Board Mysteries of the Mind: Steve Sussman Steve Sussman has been performing his unique brand of mystery entertainment, emphasizing the unlimited poweres of the mind for private and corporate events as well as charitable organizations. He has been performing since he was ten years old. 7:45pm Exhibition/Awards Presentations Opposite Page: Imagrs from the Willard Chapel (top) and Holy Cross (bottom). These installations will be seen as a part of the annual SGAA Stained Glass Tour during the Syracuse Conference. The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

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15 Introducing at the Syracuse 2011 Conference, the latest puzzle from the SGAA Let the Children Come to Me Albinas Elskus Memorial Puzzle ( ) The author of The Art of Painting on Glass, Lithuanian-born artist, Albinas Elskus ( ), completed more than 100 stained glass commissions for churches, museums and private collectors in his lifetime. A beloved teacher, his legacy includes not only his own unique and iconographic works, but the many glass painters who studied under his tutelage. In 1991, the Stained Glass School awarded Albinas Elskus with its Excellence in Education Award. In 2000, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Stained Glass Association of America. Depicted on the puzzle is a detail of a window from Hillside Untied Methodist Church, New Hyde Park, NY. Designed and painted by Albinas Elskus while at Durhan studios in At the top of the puzzle are Albin s iconic detail elements from Nature s Citric, a stained glass panel now residing in a private collection in New York. Also Available Faces of Christ in Stained Glass Sponsored by Stained Glass Resources, Hampden, Massachusetts Over the years, studios restore hundreds of stained glass windows. Faces of Christ captures the wide variety of styles and techniques used to depict the story of Christ. From neo-gothic to opalescent era, the window details create a beautiful and challenging puzzle. Faces of Mary in Stained Glass Sponsored by J. Piercey Studios, Inc., Orlando, Florida First in the series of SGAA jig saw puzzles, Faces of Mary captures the artists design styles while depicting the many moods and events surrounding the life of the mother of Jesus. All of the puzzles will be available for sale at the Syracuse Conference. These puzzles were designed to raise funds for the Stained Glass Association of America to support the organization s many projects and responsibilities to its membership. You Can Help! Churches and church groups are now selling these puzzles as part of their fund raising campaigns. Flyers and power point presentations are available for churches to use to sell the puzzles. We need you to put the concept into their hands. When you go to a church meeting, hand them a flyer, better yet, hand them a puzzle! Quantity discounts are available. Why jigsaw puzzles are good to own and good to give as a gift: They offer a non-violent, non-technology pastime no batteries required. They can be done by individuals or small groups the entire family can play They help in child development especially coordination, cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. They are great therapy puzzles improve concentration, long-term gratification skills and patience They teach art especially form, line, color and texture They can be displayed once complete, puzzles are easily mounted and framed They are FUN! Ask at the SGAA Registration desk how you can participate in the SGAA puzzle program. The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011

16 See You in Kansas City for the 103 rd Annual Summer Conference of the Stained Glass Association of America The Art of Glass June 11 13, 2012 Pre-Conference Classes: June 9 & 10, 2012 Join us in Kansas City for some very special events! We will spend a morning at the SGAA Headquarters and we will be inviting the City of Raytown to join us. Live demonstrations will introduce The Art of Glass to the community of which we are now a part. The Stained Glass School will host Riverboat Casino Night, a fund raising project for the new school. Visit the Nelson-Atkins museum with its incredible collection of art including medieval and contemporary stained glass exhibits. We are building a schedule of educational and inspiring lectures. We are currently accepting lecture proposals, especially covering technical subjects. We are also seeking volunteers for the live demonstrations. Please call the SGAA Headquarters at or sgaa@kcnet.com Official Hotel The SGAA Annual Summer Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Kansas City. Our room rate is only $89 per night single or double. This Holiday Inn is home to the CoCo Key Water Resort, one of the largest indoor water resorts in the region bring the kids! The Stained Glass Association of America nd Annual Summer Conference Syracuse 2011