Bovard Studio is undertaking a new project at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha where over 100 year-old stained glass windows will be restored. After restoration is complete, these beautiful windows will have the ability to last another 100 years. Check out an article written about this exciting endeavor from the Omaha World-Herald:
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church refurbishing stained glass after nearly 140 years | Local News | omaha.com
Shining Symbols in Stained Glass: Restoring Windows for Portland Church
These three stained glass windows were recently restored for Word & Spirit church in Portland, OR. We re-leaded the windows and improved their protection and consequently, longevity, by installing our Precision Flow® ventilated protective exterior frame and bullet-proof glazing system.
Hiring New Positions in Stained Glass Studio
Bovard Studio is an award-winning art glass studio that has been operating continuously in Southeast Iowa for more than 35 years. We are hiring new positions, including for our unique, certified Apprenticeship Program, which will cover a wide range of techniques in stained glass window construction and installation. Learn more and apply at bovardstudioinc.com/employment.
Waves of Color Ripple from Edisto Island Church Stained Glass Window
These two rose windows were part of a custom project for St. Frederick & St. Stephen Catholic Church in Edisto Island, SC. We designed and built everything from scratch to make a unique visual experience for our clients who wanted a water theme for the windows. Wave elements in the border were repeated throughout their window designs and the “water glass” we used creates beautiful shapes in transmitted light with its undulating texture.
Custom Painted Medallions Showcase Meaningful Symbols
We love to make hand-painted medallions, which are used in traditional stained glass windows to feature meaningful symbols. Here is a set of medallions with symbols that were completely customized for our clients. We can work with new symbols and also provide a directory of traditional symbols for our clients to work with. Learn more about our medallions on our page at https://www.bovardstudioinc.com/medallions.
Restoring Stained Glass at St. Mark's
We restored the stained glass windows at this historic and beautiful church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We designed, fabricated, and installed our 1400 Series Precision Flow® ventilated protective exterior glazing system for all of their stained glass windows. Nine complex stained glass windows were fully restored [re-leaded] to prolong the life time of their prized and valuable stained glass heritage.
Restoration for Westminster Presbyterian Church, Portland, OR
Window coverings can yellow with age, obscuring the architectural beauty of a facility, especially with stained glass windows. With the new year you can revive your windows and uncover the history beneath. See the amazing restorative work Bovard Studio performed for Westminster Presbyterian Church in Portland, OR.
Stained Glass Restoration for St. Leo in San Jose, CA
We hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. Here are colorful stained glass windows from a successful restoration project at St. Leo the Great in San Jose, CA. Among their themed windows include a Nativity with delightful symbolic details. This angular style of window design became popular for its rich storytelling and vibrant colors.
