Stained Glass Artisan Supplies Newport, Oregon

Jones Creek Glassworks®

A Brief History

In February 1981, as many of my customers have done, I began a class to learn the basics of the copper foil method of stained glass construction. Since then I have learned on my own while producing a varied collection of pieces including round and rectangular panels, free-form (irregular borders which are integrated into the design) art pieces, a few panel lamps, and boxes. Then, in February 2007 (this is the long story short version), I came to a crossroads in my professional life and chose a new path. Jones Creek Glassworks was born and the doors opened at 419 SW Coast Highway in Newport, Oregon on May 17, 2007. My dream for Jones Creek is that we will become Newport's resource center for stained glass artisans of every discipline, a clearing house for stained glass contractors, and just a great place to hang out and talk about what we do.

Come for a visit and see if you agree!

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday through Saturday 10AM until 5PM PT
Gone for Lunch 1PM until 2PM Daily

July 2008 Update:
It was a very good year . . .
The business is growing and I've become acquainted with the greatest people! I love to chat with customers about their projects. Thanks to special requests, I've learned to stock my shop. Three things that I thought I would not be doing are now featured in sign form on my shop windows - Repairs, Lessons, Gifts. You just roll with it and make the most of what the universe puts in your path. I am thrilled with how much I have learned about my craft by taking on repair jobs. Doing semi-private lessons gives me a chance to share what I know, but I learn so much in the process. Filling the need for smaller ticket items has given me a new outlet to exercise my artistic muscle. I'm having fun. I wonder what the next year will bring . . .I think it will be good.

February 2009 Update:
It was a very interesting winter . . .
The business keeps growing in spite of (or, maybe, because of) the economy. Many of you have found me for the first time this year. Kirby and I recently took out "the wall" and moved my work space into the center of the shop. It's fun to show people what I'm working on any given day and I have more room for students. I began doing commissioned pieces this year. Working to parameters prescribed, at least in part, by the prospective owner of an object of art brings a new kind of feel to the work. In many ways, it is invigorating. I'm still having fun and look forward to sticking around. I'm still smiling!