Darwin's Stained Glass Studio & Antique Slot Machines

734.475.9730

It's been a busy couple of years at Darwin's Studio. We've had some beautiful church commissions, Bill's knowledge of antique slot machines was touted in an article in Antiques Roadshow Magazine, and his croquet club was recently featured in an episode of "Destination Michigan" produced by WCMU and airing on PBS stations. We were also featured in Michigan Home and Lifestyle magazine for our morel mushroom passion! See the links at the bottom of the page for more information.

       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
Bill's best friend 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.

John William "Jack" Parker
1920 - 2011
Bill will also do human portraits -

This is a hand painted and kiln fired face of Marsi's dad built into a 10" x 10" panel. Bill made 5 of them for Marsi's mom and siblings the Christmas after he passed. If you wish to have someone 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)