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Custom made stained glass windows for a music room.
Joby Shimomura is celebrating the opening of a stained glass studio in downtown Olympia on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
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Joby Shimomura
Shimomura worked in politics for over 25 years, most recently as Chief of Staff to Gov. Jay Inslee. She returned to her career as a stained glass artist in January.
At her new Olympia studio, Shimomura will be designing contemporary, custom stained glass windows for clients and creating one-of-a-kind pieces.