Crest Drive Glass Collective
A collection of work by the Crest Drive Glass Collective will be on exhibit at Aldridge Gardens now through March 6th.
Artist Group Statement
Gerda Carmichael (2/15/1930 - 12/13/2024) was active in many different crafts, such as spinning, weaving, silversmithing, glass blowing, pottery, etc. Gerda began allowing a lucky few to her glass studio back around 2009 at her Crest Drive home. After Gerda died, the glass studio moved to Patti Steelman’s home. So, the Crest Drive Glass Collective continues on Sterlingwood Drive. We all learned a very creative outlet. Gerda will be forever missed but never forgotten.
Andra DeViese - Andra has recently retired from a career in the medical field and has been enjoying getting back to her once loved passion of art. Though glass is a new art form to her, it has become one of her favorite hobbies in retirement.
Anne Miller - Anne was the founder and Executive Director of the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park for thirty years. Since her retirement in 2008, she has been active in the birding community, and also joined the Crest Drive Glass Collective in 2009. Anne admits she is the slowpoke of the group, and may work on a single piece for several months.
Debbie Soniat - Debbie was a Registered Nurse for 32 years before she retired. About five years ago she began working with mosaics at Gerda Carmichaels Crest Drive Studio. She is inspired by nature, Gerda's memory, and her fellow mosaic artists.
Patti Steelman - Patti began learning how to create stained glass mosaics from local artist Gerda Carmichael in 2011. Many of her designs are hanging in her home. Other pieces have sold at auctions or given as gifts. All proceeds from Patti’s sales go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
A selection of work from the exhibit is shown in the photos below. Many more can be seen in person.
While visiting our gallery, be sure to see our special collection of Frank Fleming bronze sculptures, donated by Hoover resident Ken Jackson.
Please call us (205.739.6558) before visiting the gallery to make sure we are not hosting a luncheon or event during the time you plan to visit. The gallery is normally open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Debbie Soniat
Patti Steelman
Anne Miller
Andra DeViese
AmFirst is Aldridge Gardens' Arts and Sculpture Corporate Sponsor
