Darwin's Stained Glass Studio & Antique Slot Machines

734.475.9730

You've found the online home of "one of the premier stained glass artisans in the Midwest". (Ann Arbor News) "On the west side of Chelsea, in the Waterloo Recreation Area, Darwin's Stained Glass and Antique Slot Machines...is an enormous pole barn packed with breathtakingly beautiful stained glass entry doors, lampshades, privacy screens, and ceiling domes, as well as stained, etched, and fused glass pieces with celestial and southwest designs made by Bill Darwin's wife, Marsi. Bill also buys, sells, and lovingly restores vintage slot machines, sleek Bakelite and chrome specimens as gorgeous as they are addictively collectible." (Ann Arbor Observer)
The pieces you see here are unique works by the Darwins. Most are original designs, made in Michigan with great care, using skills learned from family members and materials made in the U.S.A. If you value quality workmanship and realize the importance of supporting artists and artisans in our culture, we hope you will consider investing in our work. Please ask if you have any questions about the process. Custom work is our main business, so if you have ideas for pieces in your home, church, or business, please don’t hesitate to inquire. Thank you for your interest.

For Church Windows please CLICK HERE.

2003 Welsh Cardigan Corgi
Big Wrig (Wrigley)
NOT FOR SALE
This is Bill's best friend - he goes to work with him
every day!

CUSTOM stained glass of your best friend available now!
This is a hand painted and kiln fired face of Wrigley built into a very nice 10" x 10" panel. If you wish to have your pet painted for posterity please email or call for details.

For Antique Slot Machine Page

please Click Here

Before and After - a set of Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired windows grace an Ann Arbor condo.
Darwin added a personal touch with an American flag in the center panel. 2008

When visiting Chelsea, Michigan, be sure to see the play at Jeff Daniel's Purple Rose Theatre,
have dinner at the Common Grill, and take a scenic drive out to Darwin's!
(Windows by Darwin's)

One of the largest commissions we've ever had - a 13 foot diameter skylight - Click here.

The Salvation Army in Detroit - Click here.

MARSI'S WINTER 2011 SHOWS:

Saturday, November 12: "Chelsea Depot Artisans Market" during Wine, Women & Shopping 10 -6, 125 Jackson St.

Sunday, November 27: "Homegrown at the Cobblestone" Holiday Art Shows at Cobblestone Farms in Ann Arbor 10 - 5

Sunday, December 4: "Giftfest!" at the Pittsfield Grange Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 10-4

Sunday, December 11: "Homegrown at the Cobblestone" Holiday Art Shows at Cobblestone Farms in Ann Arbor 10 - 5

Sunday, December 18: "Homegrown at the Cobblestone" Holiday Art Shows at Cobblestone Farms in Ann Arbor 10 - 5

Please Choose a Subject Below For More Examples of Our Work.

About Us - Here are Some Links to the Rest of Our Life.

Check out Bill's latest creation:
INDOOR MINIATURE CROQUET!
Click here

Bill was featured on "Around Town with Linda", produced by Chris and Linda Meloche of Chelsea.
The shows air on Channel 18 and run for a week. Past shows on DVD may be borrowed from Chelsea's McKune Library.
Television's DESTINATION MICHIGAN with Bob Garner on WCMU Public Television featured Bill and his shop.
They recently filmed a segment on Bill's Waterloo Croquet Club, which should air next spring.
Bill has also appeared with his slot machines on the "Hardcore Pawn" TV show in 2010.

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