Sam Halstead

Sam is a New Zealand-born stained glass artist, author, and documentarian. His New Zealand studio produced over 1500 stained glass commissions for homes, churches, and businesses. Sam, now living and working in Orange County, is the author of a best selling “how to” book on stained glass (The Stained Glass Handbook) and an expert on the highly influential work of post-war German glass artists with whom he communicates. He is the producer/director of “Lighting The Way”, a full length documentary about the German architectural glass movement. Sam is available for original stained glass commissions, large or small, throughout Southern California.