GARDEN SHED GLASS
Hi, I’m Charne, owner of Garden Shed Glass. In 2017, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which greatly impacted my ability to do simple tasks without numbness and pain. After the initial flare, I decided that I was not going to let my RA diagnosis define what I could or couldn’t do, and having always been fascinated with glass art, I decided to purse stained glass as a hobby. With this new mindset, I purchased the tools required and started to teach myself how to cut, shape, and solder glass to create something wholly original that I made with my hands.
In 2023, I lost my corporate job due to a company restructure so I had to pivot my hobby into a fully fledged business, and quickly! I started working local craft markets and festivals, and participated in Nevada City’s Victorian Christmas in both 2023 and 2024 which draws thousands of people each year. Today, my products can be found in retail locations in Sacramento, Auburn, Grass Valley, and Sydney, Australia.