Some of Carolyn Insler’s favorite creations are what she calls her “glassy ladies,” such as the one pictured above.Carolyn Insler creates stained glass art, and since the ’70s, she has created a lot of it. So much, in fact, that to accommodate it all she has now expanded her studio and retail space at 400 E. Main St.
“Once you get addicted to something, you keep creating and run out of space to put things,” Insler said.
Previously, she had tenants taking up some of the space; but their business also grew and they needed to expand, so they moved out. Her tenants’ moves inspired her to also expand, allowing her to spread out her work. To celebrate, Insler is having an expansion party in the studio Friday, April 7 from 5-8 p.m.
Her favorite stained glass creations are what she calls her “glassy ladies,” glass pieces that depict women in different scenes. As far as windows go, Insler creates objective, geometric and abstract designs.
But Insler creates much more than just windows. She also makes picture frames, candleholders, mirrors, jewelry, decorative night-lights and lamps.