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.
Jannie attends numerous Southern Oregon art shows and exhibit in many galleries and special events. Please scroll down to see her 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
Please join me at one of the shows and exhibitions where I will be exhibiting this year. I'd love to meet you and show you my work in person!
- June 10-12, 2010 - Live Oak Arts & Craft Fair, Berkeley, CA
- September 3-5, 2010 (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. - December 3-31, 2010 - Featured Artist in Holiday Glass Show at Illahe Gallery, Ashland, OR
Please join me for the opening reception of this show the evening of December 3rd, in conjunction with Ashland's First Friday Art Walk. - Ongoing - Out of the Blue, Ashland and Creator's Gallery, Jacksonville
My fused glass jewelry and stained glass mandalas are now available at Out of the Blue, 101 East Main St. in Ashland, Oregon and the Creator's Gallery, 115 East California Street in Jacksonville. Out of the Blue is open seven days a week. Creator's Gallery is a cooperative with variable hours; call (541)899-6902 for their current schedule. - Some of my work is published in the book, "Creative Glass" by Danijela Krakun and Charles McFaden! The book is going to be released in June 2010.
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