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About Us
The "Garden" in Gardens and Glass - Holly Marie
Holly Marie Gouger has been the ornamental gardener at Lake Mohawk Golf Club since 2005. She studied horticulture at Sussex County Community College and Bergen County Community College. In addition to her job at Lake Mohawk Golf Club, Holly is learning a stained glass artistry from Christopher.
"Life in the Glass Lane" - Christopher Michalek
Christopher is a self-taught stained glass artist who lives in Sussex County, New Jersey. Christopher’s love for glass begin as a child on a class trip to Wheaton Village now WheatonArts. He was fascinated with glass everything From bottle hunting to working as a glassblowing apprentice in Seattle, Washington. He has participated in numerous mosaic glass mural projects in and around South Philadelphia over the years. Christopher’s love for glass really started at a dark time in Christopher’s life! Chris explains – my Dad knew I needed something to help pull me out of this dark place. Being a porcelain artist himself Christopher’s father bought out a local stained glass studio. Tons of glass and supplies together with a simple 95-page paperback and Christopher was on his way to an exciting new adventure that would completely change his life forever. A few years later Christopher’s father passed away after years and years battling cancer. Losing his father was hard on Christopher and his family! Chris found peace in his glass work and knew he could help others with this gift from above. It wasn’t easy but slowly it was working. Christopher’s first attempt at an art gallery was a failure to many but to Chris it was a priceless learning experience. Today, Christopher and his girlfriend Holly operate a small stained glass studio in Franklin Borough, NJ. Looking back, Christopher says everything happens for a reason and regrets his past mistakes but he wouldn’t be where he is today without all his yesterday’s. Chris is determined to help others through his love for Art. Planting seeds of hope today for a better tomorrow aren’t just words to Christopher. To Christopher it’s a lifestyle!☮️❤️🎨
Upcoming Events
- Fri, May 10143 Main StMay 10, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 10, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begi**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, May 11143 Main StMay 11, 2024, 2:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 11, 2024, 2:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @2pm Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, May 11143 Main StMay 11, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 11, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @6pm Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Thu, May 16143 Main StMay 16, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 16, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA***class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Fri, May 17143 Main StMay 17, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 17, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, May 18143 Main StMay 18, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 18, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @5pm sharp* Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Thu, May 23143 Main StMay 23, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 23, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA***class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Fri, May 24143 Main StMay 24, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 24, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, May 25143 Main StMay 25, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 25, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @5pm sharp Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Thu, May 30143 Main StMay 30, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 30, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begi**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Fri, May 31143 Main StMay 31, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAMay 31, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begi**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, Jun 01143 Main StJun 01, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 01, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @6pm Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Thu, Jun 06143 Main StJun 06, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 06, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA***class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Fri, Jun 07143 Main StJun 07, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 07, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, Jun 08143 Main StJun 08, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 08, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @5pm sharp* Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Thu, Jun 20143 Main StJun 20, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 20, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA***class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Fri, Jun 21143 Main StJun 21, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 21, 2024, 6:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA**class begins at 6pm sharp!** Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
- Sat, Jun 22143 Main StJun 22, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USAJun 22, 2024, 5:00 PM143 Main St, 143 Main St, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA****class begins @5pm sharp* Please join us for a 2.5 hour introduction to stained glass workshop…. Build your own 4” 4-8 pieces suncatcher… or nightlight…($5extra for nightlight) you will cut glass- grind glass & copper foil… glass artist Chris Michalek will solder piece s together…
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