Meet the Team
Maia Stern is fascinated by the quotidian and the role and beauty of the seemingly banal in our daily lives. In this light Maia uses glass as a conduit to elevate objects from the ordinary to the extraordinary. These objects become story tellers, memory keepers, and community makers. Maia centers the processes of kiln formed and copper foil glass in her creative conversation. Maia holds an MFA from SIUC and is the owner and director of Stern Glass Works our community kiln-focused glass studio.
Meet Maia
Meet India
India Soodan is a native Oak Park creative committed to inspiring introspection about systems in place that divide the communal nature of humanity through her poetry, art and music. She graduated with a BA in Communications and New Media from Carthage College. India is the studio assistant at Stern Glass Works and looks forward to supporting the community here.
Clementine Stern is focused on the complexities of interaction and play. Her work examines the visual residues of these types of experiences. Clementine, can be found around the studio assisting with community development and studio organization. Clementines official position at Stern Glass Works is Head of the Welcoming Committee.
Meet Clementine
Meet India
India Soodan is a native Oak Park creative committed to inspiring introspection about systems in place that divide the communal nature of humanity through her poetry, art and music. She graduated with a BA in Communications and New Media from Carthage College. India is the studio assistant at Stern Glass Works and looks forward to supporting the community here.
We’d Love to Meet You
Beginner Looking for a new Craft/skill/Hobby?
Join us in the studio and we can getting you designing and making your own pieces! We offer private lessons, small group lessons, and workshops all suited for beginners!
Are you proficient on your own and looking for studio space?
Join our community with an all access membership! As a member you can focus on making your work without having to worry sourcing or maintaining your facilities. Additionally you can purchase your materials in house streamlining your making process!
Looking for an new experience? Come give glass work a try!
Come in for a glass experience or join us for a mutli-week workshop to try something new. These events are 2-3 hrs and are perfect for those who want a unique experience where you’ll learn too! The themes of these change monthly so keep an eye out for the upcoming events!