06/04/2026
June Featured Artist: Russell of Kelle K Glass
Russell has been creating stained glass art for over 40 years. What began as a hobby with his best friend quickly became a lifelong passion. While his friend eventually moved on to other interests, Russell continued honing his craft and developing his unique artistic style.
After meeting his wife, she encouraged him to turn his passion into a business, and together they founded Kelle K Glass. The business became a meaningful part of their lives, especially during his wife's illness, giving her something to look forward to each day.
Following her passing, Russell considered stepping away from stained glass altogether. Instead, he chose to continue creating as a way to honor her memory and carry on the dream they built together.
Today, Russell continues to create beautiful stained glass pieces, share his knowledge through workshops, and inspire others to explore the art form. He is currently planning a soldering workshop in the coming months and looks forward to helping more people discover the joy of stained glass.
We are honored to feature Russell and Kelle K Glass as our June Featured Artist.
All of his items will be available starting tomorrow, June 5th, during our First Friday Event from 5pm-8pm!
