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Joseph K. Beyer
1972-1976 PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF ART(now Univ. of the Arts) Philadelphia, PA . BFA Painting.1976-1981 WILLET STAINED GLASS STUDIO Full apprenticeship in stained glass (4 years) Established Beyer Studio specializing in design and fabrication of architectural stained glass as well as the restoration of historic stained glass windows. Joseph is responsible for the distinct contemporary style of the studio's new windows, many of which focus on the use of the figure and the visual reinvention of religious themes. He is an adroit stained glass painter as well, specializing in figurative rendering.

Awards: Kearsley Retirement Community Commendation for Restoration of Tiffany Window "Resurrection Angel," 2001.Ministry & Luturgy Magazine: 2001-2002 Visual Art Awards: Bene Award in Stained Glass Category; 1999-2000 Visual Art Awards: Best of Show in Stained Glass Category; 1998-1999 Bene Award in Stained Glass Category

 

Rita B. Beyer
1972-1976 PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF ART (now Univ. of the Arts) Philadelphia, PA . BFA Painting.

1978-1980 WILLET STAINED GLASS STUDIO Apprenticeship in stained glass design and painting.

  
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  Bryan Willette
BFA in Illustration, UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, 1988.
Bryan has has been with Beyer Studio the longest, since 1991. He is one of the studio's glass painters and premier craftsmen. He is also an independent artist in glass and oils and shows annually at galleries in olde City, Philadelphia. 
 
 

Eric Brennan
BFA Illustration, PHILADELPHIA COLLEGES OF THE ARTS (now Univ. of the Arts), 1987.
Eric has worked for us since 1992 and is now one of the studio's premier designers and painters. His work is featured in the Drake Tower in center city Philadelphia. He is particularly adept at restoration painting. He has been a member of the Pennsylvania
Army National Guard 104th Cavalry for 20 years.

 
  Mike Mioskie
Mike joined the studio in 1998, bringing with him extensive
experience in civil construction, specializing in HVAC. He serves as site manager on projects but has eagerly learned the stained glass process as well.
 
  Simon Grigsby
BFA in Sculpture, TYLER SCHOOL OF ART, 1998
Simon has worked for Beyer Studio since 1999 and brings the British invasion to us, Simon is also among the studio's premier craftsmen.

 
  Neil Cippon
BA in Film and Media Arts with a minor in Music and Technologies, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, 2000. Neil is a musician and has worked professionally as a sound technician for concerts in the Philadelphia region. He came to work for us In 1998. He has created this website for us and for your enjoyment.

 
  Sara Kratzer
BFA in Glass, TYLER SCHOOL OF ART, 2000
Sara joined Beyer Studio in April 2000, bringing with her a keen understanding about hot glass and architecture. She has become a resourceful and reliable craftsperson in the short time she has been learning the stained glass trade. Sara is a member of the Glass Arts Society. 
 
  Justin Tyner
Associates Degree in Graphic Arts, ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, 1999.
Justin joined Beyer Studio in March 2000 and has been an enthusiastic addition to our work force as well as a reliable and resourceful craftsman.
 
 

Vladimir Grytsyuk
Degree in Decorative Arts, Industrial Art College, Kharkov, Ukraine. 1971 Vladimir comes to us from the Ukraine . He has spent his career specializing in creating fine art paintings and murals for hotels and public spaces.
 
  Jason Hettel
BFA,Design Tech Theatre/ Scenic Painting MFA, Design Syracuse University. Jason joined our team the spring of 2003 with a history of working in theatre set design and working with stained glass and Mosaic work.
 
  Rachel Reinfurt
BFA,Illustration, University of the Arts 2004. Rachel joined our team the summer of 2004 after working with Mural Arts of Philadelphia.
 
  Melissa Genovese
BA, in Painting, Sculture and Printmaking w/ a minor in Art History. Rochester Institute of Technology 2005. Along with Melissa's art background she is a talented Calligrapher.
 
  Joshua Pride
Graduated Alleluia Community School w/ fine arts achievement award. Studied art a Augusta State University. Before coming to us Josh has worked in antique restoration and custom framing. Josh is also an active Musician playing Guitar and Mandolin in the Philadelphia area and has recorded 3 albums.
     

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Tony Harrington
Graduated 2005 BFA in painting from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. He worked as a finish carpenter for two years before joining the Beyer Studio team in 2007.

     
 
 
     

 

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