The ancient art of stained glass has many histories. One such story of stained glass begin with Pliny’s tale of the accidental discovery of glass by Phoenician sailors. The legend recounts shipwrecked sailors who set their cooking pots on blocks of natron (soda) from their cargo then built a fire under it on the beach. In the morning, the fire’s heat had melted the sand and soda mixture. The resultant mass had cooled and hardened into glass. Today, though, it is thought that Pliny — though energetic in collecting material — was not very scientifically reliable. It is more likely that Egyptian or Mesopotamian potters accidentally discovered glass when firing their vessels. The earliest known manmade glass is in the form of Egyptian beads from between 2750 and 2625 BC. Artisans made these beads by winding a thin string of molten glass around a removable clay core. This glass is opaque and very precious.
The Stained Glass Art of Carl Correll
Private lessons given and free demonstrations when Carl is working in his studio.
100 Dave Wintsch Rd., Munfordville, KY 42765.
(270) 524 9567
email: avalonsg@scrtc.com
About our Master Award Winning Stained Glass Artisan, Carl Correll. (1933-___) A mechanical genius and an entrepenuer, after many years, at the age of 66 decided to use his talents in a the field of stained glass art. His work is precise, highly creative and is in many homes across the U.S. His teaching techniques are easy and fun for both the student and himself. He loves teaching and the students love him. Avalon is a year round stained glass school with classes starting as low as $69.00! His work is all signed and you know you have an original piece of art glass when it says, “Carl of Avalon”. Each piece comes with an EBSQ Certificate of Authencity. Carl is the recipient of the Bowling Green Women’s Club Merit Award at the 26th Annual All Kentucky Fine Art Exhibition for his award winning work titled “Victorian Arch Panel”.
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