Christopher Michalek is a self-taught stained glass artist based in Sussex County, New Jersey. His passion for glass ignited during a childhood class trip to Wheaton Village, now known as WheatonArts. From bottle hunting to serving as a glassblowing apprentice in Seattle, Christopher has always been captivated by the beauty of glass.

Over the years, he has contributed to various mosaic glass mural projects in and around South Philadelphia. His journey with glass truly began during a dark chapter in his life. Christopher recalls, “My dad knew I needed something to help pull me out of this dark place.” A porcelain artist himself, Christopher’s father bought out a local stained glass studio, providing Christopher with an abundance of glass, supplies, and a simple 95-page paperback guide. This became the foundation for an exciting new adventure that would transform his life.