Patti Brennan grew up in Allentown, New Jersey. She began her career in stained glass when she lived in Boulder, Colorado, where she studied with stained glass artist Charla Palmer and worked in Palmer's studio on production pieces. In 1981 Patti moved to Rappahannock County, where she has been creating her own commission work ever since.
Patti uses many stained glass techniques, such as silkscreening, etching on flashed glass, kiln fusing and slumping, and traditional glass painting. She combines the use of these techniques to create the intricate artwork in her stained glass. She has studied with master glass painters Susan Sargent and Dick Mallard. She has attended "hot" glass classes in Corning, NY and Portland, OR. However, most of her skills have been aquired through many hours of trials and tribulations. She is dedicated to preserving the integrity of an old world art form, while combining the use of technology today. Creating symbolism in glass work has been a primary focus for many years in her stained glass. She has been hired by several stained glass studios, and works with churches, restaurants and private clients in Rappahannock and nationwide creating unique and original designs in glass. She uses her web site to communicate with clients near and afar,
http://www.dedanann.net
De'Danann Glassworks is the name of her studio, located outside of Sperryville. Patti has been teaching stained glass classes for 16 years. She has been featured on the "Home and Garden TV Network" on the "Carol DuVal Show" and also on the "Virginia Living Television" for her work in stained glass. Patti is also a member of the Stained Glass Association of America.