CHURCH WINDOW REPRODUCTION

This piece was created for a Willowbank class assignment led by stained glass instructor John Wilcox. Students were tasked with identifying a stained glass window in their neighborhood and analyzing its design. We were to identify the window as a whole and break down the restoration process required to fix it’s issues. I chose the First Presbyterian Church in St. Davids. The bright amber colour palette of scrap glass found in the studio inspired me to create a window similar to the ones in the church.

Built in 1888, the church exemplifies Gothic Revival architecture in small-town Ontario. It features a red brick exterior with a raised stone foundation, a steep gable roof, and restrained ornamentation, including raised brick piers, corbelling, and arched details. Lancet windows with diamond-patterned colored glass add character, while the gabled front porch and double doors with Gothic transoms emphasize the style’s elegance.

A prominent landmark in the Village of St. Davids, the church reflects the modest yet dignified architecture of the era. My design incorporates similar Gothic motifs and warm amber tones, celebrating the historical and artistic significance of this community treasure.