A mechanical genius and entrepenuer over many years, at the age of 66, decided to take all his talents and use them in his stained glass studio. He keeps busy and now offers personalized training to individual students in his workshops.

He is a certified artist of the South Central KY Arts and Crafts Guild and an EBSQ certified artist. He is member of KAHT (Kentucky Art Heritage Trail) He is also the only stained glass artist to be accepted into the 22nd annual All Kentucky Fine Arts Exhibition and is the winner of the Bowling Green Women's Club Merit Award. 2007 KY State Fair Fine Arts Winner, Exhibts 2007 23rd annual All Kentucky Fine Arts Exhibition, 2008 Celebration of the Arts Bowling Green KY

His personal art glass creations and commission work is much sought after.

He currently lives in Munfordville, KY where he welcomes guests to view a free demonstration at his Avalon Stained Glass School, Studio & Art Gallery, at 100 Dave Wintsch Rd.

Commission work is a specialty and you can see what he does by going to www.learn-america.com

School, Studio & Art Gallery hours are Tues-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm CT & Sat. 8 am to noon

He also has stained glass, supplies and equipment for sale either at the school or on his website http://www.learn-america.com/stories/storyReader$134

Carl says, "Come to one of my workshops and especially my 5 day Stained Glass Vacation Workshop all which can be viewed on http://www.learn-america.com/stories/storyReader$134"

He also offers etching and engraving on glass.