Chantal Wessels
Creative glassmaker
Savièse

« Through light, color enters our living space, which becomes unique and magical. »

Originally from Martigny, Chantal Wessels, a radiology technician by training, goes from “black and white” transparency to color. After having followed the Swiss school of stained glass and creation, she opened her workshop Mise en Verre in 2006 in Savièse in Valais. In 2013, he had the opportunity to restore the 41 stained glass windows by Ernest Biéler in the parish church of his town.

« The glass painting changes over the hours, days, seasons and time and offers us a poetry of colors. »

The Mise en Verre workshop gives you the benefit of personalized advice to assist you in the choice and design of your project as well as meticulous workmanship. All stained glass techniques are carried out there: traditional lead stained glass, painting, fusion, engraving.

Diplomas

2010, Certified technical training, Swiss School of Stained Glass and Creation, Monthey

continuing education courses and training courses

Honors

2022, Prize for best stand at the Biennale des Métiers d’Art du Valais, in Salvan

2020, Creation of the stained glass window integrated into the new altar of the chapel in Chandolin, Savièse

2016, Creation of lighting fixtures for the church of St.-Germain, Savièse

2013, Restoration and cleaning of the 41 stained glass windows of the church of St.-Germain, Savièse

2009, Biennial Competition Prize, Association of Art and Craft Professions of Valais

2006, Creative Meetings Prize, Montreux

2005, 1st Prize Biennale des Métiers d’Art du Valais, Canton of Valais

Connections

http://fondationbretzheritier.ch/saviese-vitraux-de-leglise/

https://www.e-newspaperarchives.ch/

https://www.lenouvelliste.ch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mise-en-Verre

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mise_en_verre_atelier_vitrail

https://www.metiersart.ch/membre/chantal-wessels/