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VETRATE ARTISTICHE TOSCANE EST. 1987 | A TRADITION IN GLASS FOR 25 YEARS | www.GlassI slan d.com

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VETRATE ARTISTICHE TO S CAN E We create decorative panels of glass featuring the traditional techniques of painting with grisaille, enamels, and silver stain, which has been used for centuries in many of the great European cathedrals.

Since the materials and techniques have not changed, we are able to carry on the tradition and quality, of masterful stained glass. This is especially important when the studio has done restoration work.

With ever-changing styles and tastes, the studio has incorporated ancient and modern techniques, like fusing and grisaille, in past work.

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ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Four Evangelists New City | New York Completed | 2002 - 2003

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New City | New York Completed | 2002 - 2003

GLASS IS NOT ONLY OUR CRAFT...

IT IS OUR PASSION.

ALL OF OUR DESIGNS ARE ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE.

OUR SPECIALTY IS GLASS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION.

With 25 years of professional experience, our studio creates decorative panels of glass featuring traditional techniques of painting, which has been used for centuries in many of the great European cathedrals.

With ever-changing styles and tastes, the studio has incorporated ancient and modern techniques, like fusing and grisaille, to create a one-ofa-kind piece of art.

Since the materials and techniques have not changed, we are able to carry on the tradition and quality, of masterful stained glass for the architecture of new structures, religious and secular.

SERVICES

Members of the Our studio offers: - new stained glass - restoration - consultations - estimates - project collaboration - quality workmanship - traditional techniques - green design - stained glass available for churches, schools, business and private homes.

RECOGNITION We have been featured in the Fall 1993, Spring 1995, 1996, & 1997 and winter 2004 edition of "Stained Glass Quarterly", and "Glass Craftsman" April/May and Aug./Sep. 2002.

EDUCATION

TESTIMONIALS Don’t take our word for it - here is what our clients are saying about us: “What your eye and hands have created is a spiritual presence of God in and through your artistic design.”

Msgr. William Foley, pastor, St. Augustine Church, NY “Vetrate Artistiche Toscane (VAT) is one of the world’s leading stained glass studios” Rev. Richard G. Cannuli, OSA, chair Villanova University Theatre Dept/Studio Arts Program “As a religious community, we would highly recommend Vetrate Artistiche Toscane for stained glass windows.”

Br. Michael Stechmann, OAR, Secretary of the Province, Order of the Augustinian Recollects

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VAT is also a reference point for students from all over the world who come to study with us.

Mary J. Leen, B.A. Fine Art, MA Professional Design Practice, is just one of many that have benefited from our apprentice program.

WHAT WE TEACH We will instruct you in the proper techniques of traditional stained glass production. Saving you from time wasting.

The theory of each workshop is followed by practical exercises in the construction of a small project, which remains the property of the student.

SIGN ME UP! Email edu@glassisland.com with your contact info and which program you would like to attend, or visit our website to fill out the workshop or apprenticeship form.

WHO WE ARE...

Founded in 1987 by brothers Gianni and Massimo Bracciali, the studio has completed many architectural and religious stained glass projects in the United States, Canada, Caribbean, Europe and Italy.

Vetrate Artistiche Toscane (VAT) carries on the tradition of the production of stained glass that first began in the medieval city of Siena, Italy, in the 12th century.

For over 25 years, our studio has specialized in designing and consultations for new constructions of stained glass, for religious and secular clients. We are also available for restoration work as well.

VAT has collaborated with the following artists: ITALY | Vita di Benedetto Alberto Positano Rita Bocci Marisa Casale Ezio e Luca Pollai USA | Richard Cannuli Katie Dusi CANADA | Althea Morrison UK | Sarah Walkley STUDIO | Villa della Galluzza 5 53100 Siena, Italy Ph 1 + 39 057748033 information@glassisland.com USA CONTACT | Jeanne Kysela Bordentown, NJ 08505 Ph 609 598 0000 jscarpato75@mac.com

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