In the Spotlight
Addressing the e-Elephant in the Room
The Stained Glass Quarterly (SGAA), Spring 2020
So, you’re serious about lead safety in your (single-bench/bustling business) stained glass studio. You’ve implemented the first “3-for-Free” steps in safety, you: (1) have shoes designated specifically for your work area, (2) wash your hands during and after working, and (3) don’t eat where you work. What else can you do that is relatively easy and cheap to increase being safe?
Nzilani Completes Conservation of Historic Stained Glass Dome in the Heart of Downtown Oakland
A 10-foot diameter, inverted stained glass dome from the historic Christian Science church on 1701 Franklin will soon be re-installed by Nzilani Glass Conservation. The church was recently purchased by Resurrection Oakland Church, who contracted Nzilani to preserve the 118 year-old piece in their West Oakland Studio after an initial assessment identified previous bad repairs.
Woman at Work: Stained Glass Conservator Ariana Makau
We collaborate with high-end metal and woodworkers, engineers, and general contractors to solve unique problems, often with creative solutions that pair “old-school” fabrication with modern techniques. Nzilani is also dedicated to making our profession more equitable by being accessible to underserved communities, challenging the notion of who is qualified to work in our profession.
The Journeys and Experiences of Eight Women in Hands-On Preservation Careers
Preservation magazine (NTHP), Summer 2019
The main publication of the National Trust for Historic Preservation examines the major roles women currently play in maintaining and restoring America's historic places. Ariana Makau, one of the preservation professionals highlighted in the magazine, shares stories about her early introduction to the field, some of the challenges she has overcome as a woman, and her passion for witnessing the transformation of a building through her own contributions.
Mitigating Lead Exposure in Stained Glass Conservation
Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass Conservation makes lead safety attainable and practical for studio implementation
The Stained Glass Quarterly (SGAA), Spring 2019
Read about the complications of working with a hazardous art material and what owners and workers need to do to protect themselves. This is a more formal complement to a presentation Ariana Makau delivered at the Smithsonian Safety & Cultural Heritage Summit to Health & Safety Regulators and Art Conservators.