Made by hand
Hands-on craftsmanship must be a genuine part of both the process and the result.
Club of 25 · Stained-glass conservation and creation
Vitralls Can Pinyonaire
Historic and contemporary stained glass
Led by master glass artist Anna Santolaria in Girona, the workshop restores historic stained glass and creates new works for architecture and interiors.
What this maker does
What services does Vitralls Can Pinyonaire?
Led by master glass artist Anna Santolaria in Girona, the workshop restores historic stained glass and creates new works for architecture and interiors.
- Historic stained-glass restoration
- Contemporary bespoke stained glass
- Glass cutting and painting
- Technical conservation advice
Led by master stained-glass maker Anna Santolaria in Girona, this workshop restores historic windows and creates contemporary stained glass for architecture and interiors. Good glasswork begins with the building and the light, not just a colour chart.
What they do
- Conservation and restoration of historic stained glass
- Custom stained-glass design for architecture and interiors
- Hand cutting, painting, leading and assembling glass
- Technical assessments and preventive conservation
How the work happens
- Examine the window, its condition and the building around it.
- Develop a conservation plan or design a new piece for the space.
- Cut, assemble and treat the glass by hand.
Why this maker belongs in Petit Comité
- Made by hand. Real handwork from cutting to leading.
- Recognisable identity. A craft with a distinct place in Catalan and European architecture.
- Visible imperfections. Small differences in glass thickness and texture transform the light.
Selected work
Frequently asked questions
Can you restore an original stained-glass window?
Yes. Each intervention starts with a condition assessment.
Can you design a new window?
Yes, for architecture, homes and contemporary interior projects.
The process
From brief to finished piece
01
Context
Assess the brief, needs and context.
02
Proposal
Define the design, materials and finishes.
03
Making
Make or restore the piece using craft techniques.
Club of 25
Why this maker belongs to Petit Comité
Petit Gaudí · Club of 25
The three golden rules
Recognisable icon
We look for a technique, object or visual language with an identity of its own.
Visible imperfection
The small variations left by the material or the maker’s hand are not hidden.
Completed work
Pieces and projects
Three-piece Gaudí Panot stained glass
Casa Navàs · Gold stained glass
Casa de les Punxes · Blue clover
About the craft
Craft at a glance
- Experience
- Specialist craft experience
- Specialism
- Stained-glass conservation and creation
- Typical production
- Handmade pieces and bespoke commissions
- Location
- Girona
Discuss your project
Have a project in mind?
Cuéntanos qué necesitas y valoraremos si este oficio encaja. Si todavía no sabes cómo plantearlo, también podemos empezar por ahí.
Frequently asked questions
How can I commission a piece?
Tell us about your project and we will assess what is possible.
Perfil de Vitralls Can Pinyonaire, miembro del Club of 25 de Petit Gaudí. Adaptación editorial 2027 basada en la ficha original.
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Más posibilidades
Vidrieras, restauración y encargos
Can Pinyonaire trabaja vidrieras históricas y piezas contemporáneas.