Stained Glass Step by Step

The path that eventually led Pat Daley to distinguished achievements as a glass artist, author and teacher, as with many of us is replete with unanticipated experiences that in part, guide us to our career niche. A Massachusetts native, her family moved frequently before a defining time in Maine. It began as a family experience. Pat, a high school junior and her parents studied and began the practice of "silversmith," spending most summer weekends presenting at craft shows. A Westbrook College (Maine) graduate, Pat worked in printing, hospitality and radio broadcasting while harboring a growing, serious attraction to glass crafting, especially stained glass. Then in 1976, Pat and John Daley opened a home-studio to work in glass in Scarborough, Maine. Success led to establishing their retail/teaching studio, J and P Stained Glass in Portland in 1989, and soon board of director seats on the prestigious League of Maine Craftsmen. For the past 7 years Pat has operated Kaleidoscope Stained Glass, in Sarasota, FL for teaching everything stained glass, and producing custom commission work for contract and residential clients. A contributor to books by other glass artists, Pat previously wrote "Patterns by Pat-8 Stepping Stones," and is currently working on a sequel.Daley, Patricia Ann is the author of 'Stained Glass Step by Step', published 2003 under ISBN 9780971401020 and ISBN 0971401020.