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Artist and Studio Owner

Arts: Glass Roots, Buffalo, NY
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Do you find yourself mesmerized by the sparkle of light as it dances through the stained glass in those fabulous buildings of days gone by? Does your interest in stained glass go beyond visual appreciation to a desire to learn more about the craft? Can you envision yourself creating one-of-a-kind pieces of art? When you join Jane Jacobson at Glass Roots Studio for a VocationVacations® Artist and Studio Owner dream job holiday, she will not only share her expertise and insights into this unique art form, but will also share with you an insider’s glimpse into Buffalo’s wealth of architectural heritage and exceptional stained glass windows.

Jane has always been a creative person who recognized early on that making a living as an artist is often difficult. However, that did not deter her from following her artistic talents and bringing her creativity to the art and craft of stained glass. “I realized that by working in stained glass I could mix art with architecture and build a career,” explains Jane. Her background in art history and architecture was the perfect fit for the “architectural art” of stained glass. She left her spare bedroom studio and rented a tiny storefront where she filled the windows with small hanging panels. Jane became the artist and studio owner she is today by constantly experimenting and pushing herself to try new things.

Working mostly with pieces commissioned by clients, Jane’s goal is to reinforce the mood or effect the client is trying to create. “I want to design a piece that meets their expectations, but also fits their personality and compliments the architectural style of their home” she says. A perfectionist, Jane takes into consideration everything from the intricate design, insuring it is as beautiful up close as it is from a distance, to the way the light is reflected in the glass and how the outside environment may impact that reflection. “There is nothing ‘widget’ about creating stained glass,” laughs Jane. “Every piece is one of a kind.”

Since there are no schools in the United States that offer a degree specifically in stained glass, there are limited resources to learn the craft and the long tradition behind this unique artistic form. To continue honing her skills, Jane has traveled to Europe to study. “Apprenticeships in the study of stained glass have flourished there for centuries,” she says.

Jane believes stained glass is an underutilized form of art in the home. However, in recent years she has found people to be more willing to invest in what she calls “home jewelry.” “With all the impersonal architecture and design we often see in public buildings, I think more people are looking to make a statement of beauty and design in their own home through stained glass creations,” she says.

Jane is an expert in her craft and brings her own unique style to her designs. A VocationVacation with her is an unusual opportunity to learn the intricacies of stained glass from someone who has successfully captured the essence and heart of this craft. Plus, a private tour with Jane of some of Buffalo’s architectural treasures makes this experience even more special.

While on your Artist and Studio Owner VocationVacations® dream job holiday with Jane Jacobson at Glass Roots Studio, activities will include some or all of the following:
  • Historical review of Tiffany and Gothic revival glass pieces
  • Studio orientation including types and use of tools
  • Design a stain glass panel
  • Cut glass
  • Paint and fire glass
  • Visit glass supply house
  • Tour Frank Lloyd Wright house and discuss design aspects
  • Work on commissioned panel with Jane
  • Make your own small glass artwork
  • Discuss business-set up, growth, maintenance, client relations, studio ownership, etc.
The Artist and Studio Owner VocationVacations® dream job holiday with Jane Jacobson at Glass Roots Studio includes:
  • Two days of one-on-one mentorship in your dream job as an Artist and Studio Owner
  • The ability to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), an online personality assessment designed to identify interests and skill sets
  • The opportunity to participate in a total of one hour of pre- and post-VocationVacation career coaching from an accredited, affiliated VocationVacations career coach
  • A pocket-size VocationVacations journal so you can document your dream job becoming a reality
  • Light lunches with your mentor

Available: All year based on mentor's availability with exception of holidays

Price: $849 Per Person

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Suggested Accommodations

Beau Fleuve Bed & Breakfast Inn

Asa Ransom House

(Not included in the price of the VocationVacations® holiday)

Other activities and tourist destinations while on your VocationVacations® adventure:

Reservation, Cancellation and Rescheduling Rules and Conditions:

Full payment of the VocationVacations dream job holiday is required to make a reservation. A $100 non-refundable fee is assessed if a VocationVacations experience is cancelled or rescheduled prior to 14-days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday, based on the approved availability of the mentor to reschedule. A VocationVacations adventure cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday. Written notification of cancellation or rescheduling is required in all cases. In the US, Grounded Nomads, LLC and VocationVacations holidays encourage all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling. In the UK, Grounded Nomads, Ltd and VocationVacations holidays must require all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling and provide verification of such travel insurance to Grounded Nomads, Ltd.