History

Llorens Stained Glass was founded in 1920 by Joseph Victor Llorens Sr. who served his apprenticeship for the Empire Glass Company in 1906. His famous works are now found throughout America and in five foriegn countries.

Mr. Llorens' efforts help bring the traveling cyclodirama painting to its permanent home in Atlanta at Grant Park and he also gave advice for the tree set design on the famous Gone With The Wind movie.

His son, Joseph Victor Llorens Jr., after serving in World War II, came home and started working with his father. He then became president of Llorens Stained Glass Studio for 35 years.

In 2005, Llorens Stained Glass Studio was purchaed from Joseph Victor Llorens Jr by his grandson Ken Hardeman of Hardeman Fine Art Glass.

The Llorens Tradition is displayed throughout our museum showroom and studio.

Owner Charles Kenneth Hardeman designs, sells, and performs alot of the handpainted art work for the company. Schooling includes:

• Art Institute of Atlanta 1977-1979
• Atlanta College of Art 1979-1982
• Five years of painting experience and instruction with Joseph Victor Llorens
• 20 years manager and apprenticeshiip at Llorens Stained Glass Studio

Ricky Dorsey, Manager of the company, is in charge of all window construction, repairs, restoration, designs, and sales.