Why My Stained Glass Studio Is in Thornton, CO
/Quick answer: My stained glass studio is in Thornton, CO, just north of Denver, and I'm Steve Downing, owner of The Glass Master since I founded it in 1989. Thornton puts me close to homeowners in Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, Brighton, Arvada and across the Denver metro, which matters when every piece is custom and designed with the client. Call me at (303) 457-1886.
A Working Stained Glass Studio in Thornton, CO
When people picture a stained glass studio, they sometimes imagine a storefront full of finished pieces. Mine is a working studio at 9838 St. Paul Street. It's where I sketch, select glass, cut, foil, lead, solder and assemble every piece that leaves here. Racks of glass, door inserts waiting to be installed and patterns on the bench: that's a normal day.
Why Thornton Works for Me
Close to the North Metro
Northglenn is right next door. Westminster and Broomfield are a short drive west, Brighton is to the northeast, and Arvada and Denver are an easy trip south. That makes it practical to see a space in person when a project needs it, which is why I think of myself as a north metro Denver stained glass studio.
Room to Work
Custom glass takes space: glass storage, worktables and room to lay out a full-size pattern for a door or a big arched window.
Lower Overhead, Better Focus
Larger operations carry larger overhead, and that cost ends up on the customer's bill. Keeping the studio focused on making glass lets me spend my time on design and craftsmanship.
What Happens in the Studio
Every project starts with your ideas, because I believe the client is an integral part of the design. I pick and blend colored, textured and beveled glass for each piece, and I'm picky about quality. Then I build it with my signature technique, combining copper foil for fine lines with leaded glass for strength, so a window can look almost painted.
What a Local Studio Means for You
The person you talk to on the phone is the same person who designs your piece, picks the glass and builds it. There's no hand-off to a sales team or a factory. If you want to visit a stained glass studio before you commit, call first and we'll talk about your project.
Why I Still Love Coming to Work
Before glass, I was Executive Chef at one of Denver's largest catering companies, and seeing original Tiffany windows in Washington, D.C. changed my path. I still get the same feeling when light hits a finished piece for the first time. Thornton stained glass work has been my life's craft, and when a past client calls about their next project, I know the studio is doing its job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your stained glass studio?
The Glass Master is at 9838 St. Paul Street, Thornton, CO 80229, just north of Denver.
What are your hours?
You can call (303) 457-1886 from 7am to 5pm daily, and messages through the website get a reply within 48 business hours.
Do you work outside Thornton?
Yes. I work with homeowners across the Denver metro, including Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, Brighton and Arvada.
Come Talk Glass
About The Glass Master: The Glass Master is a custom stained glass studio owned by Steve Downing in Thornton, Colorado, serving Denver and the north metro, including Westminster, Northglenn, Broomfield, Arvada and Brighton. Phone: (303) 457-1886.
Call me at (303) 457-1886, 7am to 5pm daily, or send a message. You can read more about me or see recent projects.
