LA Story with David Judson of Judson Studios

Cracked with Chevonne Ariss

In 1897, The Judson Studios was established in Los Angeles by the painter and professor William Lees Judson and his three sons. Helmed by Walter Horace, the eldest son and a stained glass expert, the Studios thrived from the start, beautifying the booming metropolis with works that represented the best in traditional and modern design. Today, Judson is the oldest family-run stained glass studio in America, still proudly offering an exquisite, handcrafted product made by local artisans, and continuing to serve the community that has sustained us through the decades.

Today I’m speaking with David Judson.

He’s been working hard to grow and stretch his family business into exciting new territories and has recently released Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass , a book to document the nearly 125-year history of Judson Studios. We're going to chat about that, as well as the power of collaboration, current and future projects happening at Judson and the unique impact and legacy David would like to leave with the industry.
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of the work coming out of Judson Studios, their instagram is @judsonstudios and their website is judsonstudios.com.

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Where to find the book:
"JUDSON: Innovation in Stained Glass"
judsonstudios.com/product
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The waterjet used at Judson is made by Omax:
omax.com

Judson artist collaborations:
judsonstudios.com/artistcollaborations

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