Meet the Artist

Jannie Ledard has her glass art studio in Jacksonville, Oregon where she creates fused glass jewelry and stained glass windows. She was born and raised in the beautiful town of Rouen, France, known for Monet's paintings of its cathedral and the cradle of writers Pierre Corneille and Gustave Flaubert. After graduating from the University of Rouen, she started a teaching career in France, then Martinique, New York City and San Francisco. She retired from teaching in Berkeley, California.

Her dear companion, Duane Sample, a mosaic artist, opened for her the doors to the luminous world of glass art. She studied the techniques of stained glass with John Peterson in Santa Barbara and attended many workshops. When Duane offered her a kiln, she discovered the multi-faceted realm of fusing and kiln-forming which brought a new dimension to her art.

I attend numerous Southern Oregon art shows and exhibit in many galleries and special events. Please scroll down to see my current schedule!

About Jannie's Work

Stained Glass

Jannie uses either lead or copper foil technique, depending on the size of her design. Her unique work ranges from lampshades to window and home decor. She evolved from classical designs into her own more abstract creations, working lately with the amazing agates, so rich in various earthy colors and inclusions. The pieces displayed here are a small selection of what I have available now - please visit the Stained Glass gallery to browse my entire collection of stained glass.

Warm Glass

The vivid, luminescent colors of Jannie's bold fused glass jewelry are achieved by combining layers of dichroic and/or compatible glass. The jewelry is fused at 1400 to 1465 degrees and carefully annealed for lasting strength and durability. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. Jannie is presently developing advanced fusing techniques which will lead her to combine stained glass artistry with her warm glass creations.

Announcements

9/1/2009: I have several shows and exhibitions coming up, including:

9/4-6/09 (Labor Day Weekend) - Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts, Jacksonville Museum Grounds
I will have a booth at this long-standing Jacksonville art tradition again this year, 10 am to 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
9/19/09 - Jacksonville Art Jubilee, Noon to 6:00 PM,
This first annual event, produced by the new Jacksonville art guild, Art Presence, features 20 local artists displaying their work at numerous different Jacksonville merchant locations. I will be at Llamas and LLambs, 180 N.Oregon Street (across from the Post Office), on the porch with my stained glass mandalas, fused glass jewelry and several stained glass panels and suncatchers.
If you haven't seen my partner Duane Sample's mosaic art in person this is your chance...he'll be there too, with a number of his striking large mosaic art pots and vases on the lawn. There will also be live music on the streets and wine tasting from local vineyards at 5 locations for this festive event.
12/4/09 - 1/10/10 - Illahe Gallery Exhibition, Ashland
I will be a Featured Artist in a group Glass Art exhibit at Illahe Gallery (link), 215 4th Street in Ashland, Oregon. Illahe is open from 10AM - 5PM Tuesday - Sunday.
Ongoing - Out of the Blue, Ashland
My fused glass jewelry and stained glass mandalas are now available at Out of the Blue, 101 East Main St. in Ashland, Oregon. Out of the Blue is open seven days a week.