Stained glass studio
The Atelier Simon-Marq stained glass studio has been perpetuating a tradition of expertise in Reims since 1640. Today the studio’s work involves restoring old stained glass and creating contemporary stained glass and art pieces.
Design fair "Révélations", at the Grand Palais éphémère in Paris
Join us from June 7 to 11 at the essential design fair Révélations, at the Grand Palais éphémère in Paris. We will be exhibiting the first pieces of our art edition range. Make an appointment with us here.
Visits to the Workshop all year round news
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We currently only welcome groups of at least 10 people from associations, foundations or companies to visit the Atelier. Information and prices by mail.
We are currently preparing the opening of our workshop to the general public.
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Job offer
🔥 Join our team of glassmakers committed to the excellence of traditional and contemporary stained glass.
Restoration
With its in-depth knowledge of traditional methods used for protecting and presenting period stained glass, the Atelier Simon-Marq carries out all kinds of restoration work, taking full account of the way techniques have evolved over time.
Historic skills
Jacques Simon was commissioned to restore the stained glass windows of Reims Cathedral after the First World War, based on rubbings made by his grandfather in 1830. The expertise acquired by the Atelier Simon-Marq in the field of restoration has grown steadily over the years.
Historic skills
Jacques Simon was commissioned to restore the stained glass windows of Reims Cathedral after the First World War, based on rubbings made by his grandfather in 1830. The expertise acquired by the Atelier Simon-Marq in the field of restoration has grown steadily over the years.
Metz
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The Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Metz celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2020. The Atelier Simon-Marq was commissioned to restore a rose window on the end wall of the south transept made between 1874 and 1906.
Metz
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The Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Metz celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2020. The Atelier Simon-Marq was commissioned to restore a rose window on the end wall of the south transept made between 1874 and 1906.
Contemporary art
For decades, the Atelier Simon-Marq has worked with artists from all over the world, supporting them in their creative endeavours. We have earned an outstanding reputation in this area, working on civil and religious buildings and for corporate and individual clients.
The Tree of Life
This project carried out with the artist Jean-Paul Agosti in 2014 was a landmark in the history of French stained glass: over three hundred square metres of stained glass were created for the Chapelle Saint-Joseph in Reims over a period of seven years, funded by 1,500 sponsors.
The Tree of Life
This project carried out with the artist Jean-Paul Agosti in 2014 was a landmark in the history of French stained glass: over three hundred square metres of stained glass were created for the Chapelle Saint-Joseph in Reims over a period of seven years, funded by 1,500 sponsors.
Supporting a project
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Two stained glass windows designed by the artist Catherine Roch de Hillerin have been created by the Atelier Simon-Marq and installed in the Church of Saint-Hilaire in the town of Givet in the Ardennes. Sixteen further windows are planned thanks to a crowdfunding initiative.
Supporting a project
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Two stained glass windows designed by the artist Catherine Roch de Hillerin have been created by the Atelier Simon-Marq and installed in the Church of Saint-Hilaire in the town of Givet in the Ardennes. Sixteen further windows are planned thanks to a crowdfunding initiative.
Skills
From restoration to the creation of new stained glass windows, discover all the skills of the Atelier Simon-Marq and find out about the different stages in the creation of a stained glass window.
Designing the lead lines
Choosing the colours
Cutting the glass
Enamel painting
Engraving / grinding
Setting glass in cames
Leadless assembly
On-site installation and removal
Our passion
We are at your disposal for the restoration of old stained glass windows as well as for contemporary creative projects. A shared passion for stained glass.