James Michael Kahle
In the Community

  Glass by James Michael Moves ~ Plans Grand Opening

Encouraged by the arts community of Dayton, Ohio, James Michael Kahle

Open House - Saturday, November 17, 2007
in Dayton
from 10-6.

Free hand-blown Christmas Tree Ornament with $50 (or more)purchase.

relocated his main glass operation to 545 West Siebenthaler, Suite B, Dayton, Ohio 45405 in the Summer of 2007. Located on the northern side of the city, just off I-75, the building was formerly a landscaping business an features spacious workrooms and a glass showroom. 

Said Kahle, of the move," There is the advantage of greater opportunity in Dayton ~ it is a good move for us to reach more people. This studio will address the needs of students, teachers and the public for their art glass needs. In addition, this opportunity will allow us to seek non-profit funding in the Dayton area. "

The hot glass studio is set up with two firing glory holes to rent. Classes are always welcome.

The Dayton facility plans a schedule of torch classes in hard glass, and in bead-making with soft glass. Jim Kahle and Noah Wilsey are handling all instruction at the present. However, on the non-profit side of the operation, ACE is looking for qualified volunteer instructors as well as students to fill classes in slumping, fusing, casting and stained glass. Neon sign-making is to be added later.

As always, donations are always appreciated to ACE (Arts for Community Enrichment).

Open by appointment or by chance.

Phone: 937.567.9966

 


 

Rockford's Showroom Still Handles Some Metal Work
and Serves as Storage Facility ~ Upstairs Apartment to be Rental


In July of 2001, Glass by James Michael moved to the village of Rockford, Ohio. Originally a five and dime store built in 1889, Kahle expanded the studio and added a gallery space. Arts for Community Enrichment, Inc., the non-profit side of his organization became a reality.





For the last 6.5 years I have had the pleasure to work with Duane D. Darland, a young man who has become not only a talented glass blower but a good friend.

In Dec of 2001 we were joined by Erin McMillen and in Feb of 2002 by John Motycka. Like Duane, they both have started their apprenticeships with a great desire to learn but little or no hot glass experience.

Rachel Harshman, apprentice, and Noah Mueller, apprentice, also contribute to the success of the operation. In Rachel’s case, she helps the masters with the hot work and practices the craft herself. Noah contributes many new pieces a year.

Our Artists
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James Michael Kahle
 

Duane Darland
 

Erin McMillen

Noah Wilsey
   

This web site is a work in progress. I would like to thank Jean Evins for all of her fine work on building this site and Sheila Baltzell for her maintenance of it.

James Michael Kahle


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