New Glass Studio Brings Classic Artistry to Lincoln Avenue

Two artists often featured in the Lincoln Square art scene chose the neighborhood for their standalone studio.

John Landin and Elektra Musich have both been seen at Lillstreet Art Center and the Ravenswood ArtWalk, but now, they're venturing out on their own.

Everlasting Fire Studio, at 5026 N. Lincoln Ave., will offer classes to the public in lampwork, stained glass and bead weaving. 

Lampwork is relatively unknown, but widely seen. The technique means melting glass using rods and was first done in an oil lamp flame. It's most commonly used to create beads, marbles and smalls sculptures. 

"The goal for our studio is to create a place for anyone to come in and watch, learn and shop," the two wrote on their website.

Landin and Musich painted the front windows a colorful design during construction, but after opening, the windows will display works from local artists.

And with the city of Chicago granting them a business license May 24, an opening date won't be too far in the future.

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Both discovered glass art at an early age. Landin, a trained chemist, was repairing laboratory glassware when he found lampwork, while stained glass windows always fascinated Musich. As a child, she started collection Swarovski figures and making jewelry out of glass beads.

"When I first realized I could make beads myself, I felt like a fool having never thought I could actually do it myself," Musich said on the studio's website.

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