How We Got Our Name:

Many years ago, a kitten wandered into the store that was located where we are now.

She was adopted by the storeowner and quickly became a favorite of the customers. Being a kitten, she was loveable, playful and sometimes mischievous. Laying in wait for the next customer to walk by, this tiny ball of fur loved to ‘pounce' on a foot as it passed. Her name quickly became apparent: Mischief.

As she grew older and mellowed (does a cat ever really mellow?), she affectionately became known as Missy.  After all, she was a lady now but still full of Mischief.

Having lived all of her life at the store, we adopted Missy and she, us.

By now, you have probably figured out that Missy is a Calico.

(Drum roll please) Welcome to Calico Art Glass.

Our Mission Statement:

1. To introduce the art of making stained glass windows, panels and treasures such as candleholders, stepping stones, beads, etc.  You're only limited by your imagination.

Throughout the year, classes will be taught in both the copper foil and leaded methods of stained glass and hot glass work: such as bead making and fusing.   

2. To supply stained glass enthusiasts with a wide array of glass, tools and supplies at affordable prices.

3. To add beauty to homes and businesses by providing custom-made stained glass windows and panels

4. To have fun through sharing our love for the art of glass.

About us:

Calico Art Glass opened in February 2004.

Owner, John Tarca, has more than 25 years of experience in the colorful world of stained glass.  

In addition to designing and building custom stained glass windows, we conduct classes,  sell glass, tools and supplies for the stained glass hobbyist, bead-makers, mosaic artists and fusing enthusiasts.  Additionally, gift items, made in our studio, are available.

Several classes are offered at Calico Art Glass: Stained Glass (Tiffany-style and leaded methods), Bead-Making and Fusing. Classes are on-going throughout the year and are designed for the beginner.  Intermediate classes are also available. 

For the holidays, Glass Blowing Christmas Ornaments (Glaskolben) is added to the class schedule.

In 2011,  classes in Art Clay Silver, Copper & Bronze Metal Clay, Polymer Clay, Silver Chain Making & Mixed Media were added to our schedule.

We love what we do at Calico Art Glass.   We gladly offer advice and suggestions to help the hobbyist.  Nothing pleases us more than when one of our students becomes a glass artist and turns their hobby into a profitable sideline.