Kennedy's Stained Glass

Kennedy's Stained Glass produces unique, quality glass work with a tradition of superior craftsmanship. Our work is constructed with respect for the strength and grandeur of the European windows of twelve hundred years ago.

Sparkling stained glass windows, colorful fused glass, unique jewelry, brightly colored mirrors and other art glass will bedazzle and inspire the beholder. What makes it more of a treat is that the working studio is right in the middle of the gallery area, so you can actually see work in progress.

Susan Kennedy Sommerfeld has maintained the studio in Billings since 1981, creating art glass that will survive generations to come. In the early 1970's, Alice Kennedy ( Susan's mother) searched stained glass studio after stained glass studio until she found the most beautiful work and the best workmanship. She walked in the door and said, "I want to study at this studio." (Alice had just retired from teaching and was ready to pursue her love of stained glass.) In 1978 when Susan was home from California, Alice passed her expert stained glass techniques on to Susan. Now, many years later, Susan has created hundreds of pieces of art glass that have enlivened churches, homes, and businesses throughout the country. Whenever they need a break from the very labor-intensive windows that she and the other artists at her studio build, they create wonderfully unique small art pieces.

Three of the other artists Susan collaborates with are Sherina McIntyre, Jean James, and Debbie Heidema. All were either Susan or Alice's students. Elizabeth Alexander is the newest addition to the studio. "It's wonderful to have such complete trust in the crew that is fabricating my designs," says Susan.

Susan enjoys working closely with her clients to assure that they will enjoy their commissioned artwork for years to come. Most of the work done in the studio is commissioned to meet the needs of a specific client.