Sheila Meador’s love of working on stained glass projects has graduated from her kitchen table to her garage and now a studio and retail shop in the Sunriver Business Park, 56825 Ventura Lane.
“Since I was in high school, I have loved working with stained glass and by opening the studio, I am eager to share my love and knowledge of it with other people,” Sheila said.
Clear River Art Studio is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Guests can take a stained-glass art class or visit during open studio hours. There also is a storefront with local made custom art. Class prices range from $99 for a vacation special class; $150 for a three-hour class; $250 for a two, three-hour classes and $350 for three sessions. All prices include materials.
Classes include learning how to make a stained-glass terrarium, plant stakes, planter, ornament or vase. Open studio is a scheduled time for people to work on their own project, having the space and equipment to be creative at their own pace. They also sell stained glass materials for people to create their projects in their own homes or studios.
“Our goal is to make Clear River Art Studio a place where everyone feels welcome to learn a new craft or have a place to work on a project,” Sheila said.
Sheila and Kylee place an emphasis on safety in the studio, making certain beginners are learning the steps it takes to create a piece. They plan to add children’s classes in the future.
“Working with stained glass requires using many different tools and techniques,” Sheila said. “It’s like putting a puzzle together.”
To learn more about Clear River Art Studio visit www.clearriverartstudio.com, email clearriverartstudio@gmail.com or call 541-508-7116.