KilnArt Glass Studio
Jo Ludwig
Craft Glass Vessels
1588 Adelaide St., Crofton
250-246-3991
Studio visits welcome by appointment
Jo came to Canada in 1977. In 1983, he completed a Heavy Duty Mechanic apprenticeship, and in 1986, enrolled at the University of Alberta in the Philosophy Honours program, after which he went on to graduate studies in Philosophy of Art. In 1996, Jo and his wife, Peggy Brackett moved to Victoria BC, where they opened KilnArt Glass Studio in March of 1997.
At his studio, Jo makes fine craft glass vessels, most known for his TOBs (Things of Beauty). He also makes architectural glass panels and lighting fixtures. When he isn't making TOBs, he works on larger vessels which are influenced mainly by Frank Lloyd Wright, Piet Mondriaan, some Jugendstiel artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele and lately, by Norval Morrisseau.
KilnArt Glass Studio
Peggy Brackett
Glass Jewellery
1588 Adelaide St., Crofton
250-246-3991
Studio visits welcome by appointment
In 1984 Peggy moved to Edmonton, AB to attend the University of Alberta in the Honours Sociology/Philosophy Program. After graduating and working in the academic environment for a few years, her husband, Jo ludwig and Peggy moved to Victoria BC, where they opened KilnArt Glass Studio in 1997. In 2008, they moved to Crofton, BC.
At her studio, Peggy makes fine, precisely executed, craft jewellery; stained and fused glass panels and lamp-worked glass beads as adjuncts for her jewellery. In fact, Peggy fashions most of her own findings, all from nickel-free sterling silver.
Apart from making jewellery, Peggy oversees the daily operations of KilnArt Glass Studio as well as keeping her husband’s nose to the grindstone- no small feat, as all who know Jo can attest! Consequently, she has no time to offer workshops or classes.
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