GCSG & G - About

About Us
Both of us, not too long ago and in a moment of pure clarity or insanity depending on your point-of-view, decided that life really was too short; and that it was time to strike out on our own rather than continue to work away on someone else's deal! Both of us had worked for decades in the healthcare or healthcare software field, Eloyne as a controller and CFO; Bradley as a Clinical Programs Administrator, Supervisor and Consultant. We thought it was time to "Bust Out!"

Both of us have always enjoyed working with our hands, finding great satisfaction in in the creation of vision, be it large or small. Eloyne has been a practicing stained glass artist for over 20 years now, Bradley about 4. In his travels Bradley has been heavily involved in Graphic Design as well.

History
We scoured Pinellas County, looking for just that right place to put down our own professional roots. We'd always been partial to an urban area where we saw a demonstrated commitment to redevelopment and revitialization. We found just the place in The Grand Central District of St. Pete.

We found an old storefront, built in the late 1950's and the mid 1970's. After a month or so of back & forth, back and forth; we took the plunge. New paint, new floors (keeping a great old terrazzo floor in the studio), new electrical, brand new picture rail around the entire showroom, brand new cabinetry, and let's see... did I say new paint? We built three glass cases and four worktables. We were exhausted!

After many long days and long nights, gallons of iced tea and bottled water, our vision was realized as we opened our doors to the public in late September; about a month later than we hoped.

Future Plans
It's our singular goal that you find our studio and shop a fun, comfortable place to visit as you express your creative vision. We hope to continually offer stimulating classes in a wide array of medium, inviting guest lecturers and teachers to share their special talents; and provide you with a terrific array of specialty glasses and supplies coupled with a full-equipped studio to support your effort.