Lead Lighting with Andy Ferguson
Did you read Julie's wonderful post on Marion Griffon yesterday? Please check it out if you missed: [Marion Mahony Griffin – The power behind the architectural throne.....]. In the post on Marion Griffin, Julie included examples of the stained glass windows designed and made by Marion.
Some time back Julie and I were treated to a visit to the workshop of Andy Ferguson son of the famous John Ferguson who made and installed thousands of stained glass windows across Australia and New Zealand.
This was preceded by a post on Ferguson and Urie, who were forerunners in this art between 1853 and 1899. If you misssed these posts please check them out by following the bookmark links below.
And I have included the wonderful video Julie made of Andy Ferguson at work in his studio if you don't want to read the posts but would like to see a master craftsman at work.
The inspiring legacy of ‘Ferguson and Urie’ stained glass windows
Today we look at Ferguson and Urie, a small company that installed thousands of stained glass windows across Australia and New Zealand in the relatively short period from 1853 to 1899. Image: fergusonandurie.wordpress.com
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The legacy of John Ferguson’s stained glass - Part 1
Over three posts, we recount the history of a stained glass business which resulted from a friendship started in New Guinea, in World War II. It is a business that continues today, handed down to the sons of the next generation. Image: vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au
Julie
The continuing legacy of John Ferguson’s stained glass - Part 2
The stained glass legacy of John Ferguson that we recounted in Part One continues today through John’s sons Andy and Peter. Anne and Julie were lucky enough to be able to go and visit Andy Ferguson, at his workshop in Melbourne, in early April 2022. Image: Andy Ferguson©
Julie
Here is the video of Andy Ferguson at work making a stained glass window.