Stained/leaded glass, especially when structural, must be sturdy, safe and sound. There is no exception to this rule.

Just because an individual makes stained glass does not mean necessarily that they are capable and qualified to create structural creations such as domes, large windows, etc. This truly requires real proficiency and mastery.

Unfortunately, sometimes individuals who wish to commission such projects fall into a trap. Not knowing this field, they seek sources who are simply unqualified and end up misguiding them, even if inadvertently.

This is simply but a fact, so much so that individuals needing such repairs usually get turned down by other studios purely because those studios and stained glass artisans are unqualified, lacking the proper skill, knowledge and ability to do such repairs.

Progressive Art Stained Glass Studio is usually where the buck stops, their last hope, and specifically sought after for such specialized repairs.

Look, this is not a boast or an effort to “sell” anyone on our studio and our services; it’s just factual information. Such repairs have traditionally brought gainful business to the studio, so as far as being remunerative goes, it’s actually considered an advantage for us.

However, the purpose of Progressive Art Stained Glass Studio isn’t to become lucrative with such projects; it’s to forward a progressive renaissance with original artistry with this special medium. Factually, there is no competition, for the qualifications of artist/designer Simon Simonian are unique and incomparable.

It’s honestly sad to see individuals lose money unnecessarily and suffer heartbreak and headaches simply because they were unaware.

When designing and constructing (and installing) structural works in stained/leaded glass, wrong or shoddy materials simply CANNOT be used, neither can wrong techinques or imprecise design calculations. The correct process and technique has withstood the test of time. Stained/leaded glass structures are known to last ages.

Aside from incurring additional and unwanted expenses, a liability of poorly made stained/leaded glass structures, especially overhead ones like skylights and domes, is that they can pose an actual hazard due to threat of collapse.

It also affects adversely contractors, architects and interior designers by harming their reputations unecessarily.

Simon Simonian’s professional knowledge and experience with architecture and construction coupled with his talent in fine art results in incomparable prowess in stained/leaded glass, including his proprietary methods. This provides for a very special and unique set of qualifications.

Everything at Progressive Art Stained Glass Studio is overseen directly by him and done in-house.