Our Story
It all began with an idea.
Brittney and Susan met at Art in the Park, where a conversation about glass and education sparked an immediate connection. When Brittney relocated her studio to the Arts on Osage building, they recognized an opportunity to create something larger than their individual practices. Together, they founded Arts on Osage—a collaborative space dedicated to elevating community knowledge of the creative arts. Susan's expertise in kiln-formed glass and metalwork combines with Brittney's stained and fused glass background to offer diverse learning experiences that honor both traditional craft and contemporary techniques.
“I love sharing what I know, and sparking a love of learning and curiosity in other people.”
Susan Madacsi
Madacsi has worked as an artist and blacksmith for 25 years. She began apprenticing with a small shop in Texas, forging architectural work. The experience inspired her to create her own studio on the East Coast, where she was introduced to the fine craft show circuit. Now living in her home state of Idaho, Madacsi’s studio practice has evolved further into glass.
This interest in glass goes back to a 2004 invitational residency at Penland School of Crafts, where she was taught dry plaster casting. Madacsi experimented by casting her forged work into up-cycled window glass. This introduction to glass sparked a pursuit of knowledge and experimentation that were relevant to her curiosity and artistic growth.
She owns and manages Madacsi Studios, LLC and SideCar Art and Design, LLC in Garden City, Idaho, a workshop and creative space, which is part of a community operating on the Live, Work, Create concept.
Brittney Gehrig
Brittney Gehrig is a teacher and stained glass artist in Boise, Idaho. She established Verre Boise in 2020 after nearly a decade of creating stained glass as a personal practice. Her approach melds tradition with modernity, informed by her background as a French educator with experience living and studying in France. This fusion results in designs that blend classic techniques with contemporary aesthetics, creating pieces that resonate with diverse audiences.