Biography, Experience, Current Projects and Fee Schedules
Remmert Studios specializes in the design and fabrication of fine liturgical furniture and appointments. Remmert Studios, owned and operated by Steve Remmert and his business partner and wife, Chris Lord, is located about 60 miles south of Chicago, Illinois. Steve has been a professional artisan for more than 20 years. He excels in the custom designing and fabrication of one-of-a-kind pieces. Committed to quality and excellence, he enjoys the hands-on orchestration of the entire process from design to installation. Chris brings her expertise as a professional liturgist to the studio. Her sensitivity to sacred space, as well as her knowledge and experience of creating inspiring liturgies, makes her uniquely qualified to help guide the design of the studio's sacred furnishings.

The Process
Remmert Studios believes that the first and most important task in creating truly meaningful liturgical furnishings is developing a close working relationship with the client. As with any good relationship, communication skills are the keys to success, with attention to careful listening being paramount. Through gathering and thoughtfully considering all of the needs, hopes and dreams of the client, the design emerges from an interactive process of collaboration between client and artist. Next, the highest quality materials are carefully chosen to execute the design. Finally, design and material are married through expert technique and inspired craftsmanship.

Education and Experience
•20 years a Professional Artisan
Steve Remmert has been completing professional commissions for over 20 years. He has a wide range of experience as he has been a musical instrument maker, homebuilder, cabinetmaker, furniture builder and designer.

•Master's of Religious Education
Remmert holds a Masters' Degree in Religious Education from Boston College, which has proved invaluable in the venture of designing and building sacred furnishing. Having a foundational understanding of the theological and ecclesial issues involved in creating sacred spaces has allowed Remmert to better communicate with liturgical consultants and building committees.

•Instructor of Woodworking
Remmert also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Education. He has employed this degree over the years in a variety of teaching opportunities. He has taught at the secondary level for 15 years teaching Industrial Arts, primarily woodworking. He has also been an adjunct professor at the Junior College level for 3 years.

•The Professional Liturgist
Steve's wife, Chris, acts as business manager and consultant. She is also a professional Liturgist and holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry and Liturgy from Boston College. Chris brings over twenty years of experience working to create liturgy within the Roman Catholic Church. Her insight and intuition into what helps to create a prayerful space for liturgy has been instrumental in furnishings design. She has also been responsible for establishing and guiding parish liturgy and art and environment committees. Her insight and intuition into what helps to create a prayerful space for liturgy has been instrumental in furnishings design.