FYI: Notes & News
Announcements
Raytown, MO – April 13, 2012; The Stained Glass School, Inc., has announced new forms and deadlines for all Scholarship Applications. Scholarships are available through the Dorothly L. Maddy and Maldeb Scholarship funds for the classes being offered by the Stained Glass School, Inc., in conjunction with the Stained Glass Association of America’s Annual Summer Conference. Each class will be $395. Scholarships will cover the cost of tuition and any other class expenses. Scholarship applications must be received no later than April 13, 2012 and will be awarded by April 27.
Applications for all workshops, academic classes, and other qualifying workshops and seminars can be downloaded from the School website at: http://stainedglassschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/scholarship.pdf or by sending a request via email to headquarters@sgaaonline.com.
Three different scholarships are available:
• The Dorothy L. Maddy Academic Scholarship consists of one award up to $1000 to a student enrolled in a full-time academic program. A one-time renewal may be granted.
• The Dorothy L. Maddy Workshop/ Seminar Scholarship consists of the award of tuition fees for hands-on, short-term workshops and classes. Applicants will be awarded up to $600. In each scholarship year, tuition fees for classes completed before the application deadline are eligible.
• The Albinas Elskus Scholarship provided by the Maldeb Foundation. This scholarship is designated for an artist who displays the promise for creativity in the stained glass arts. Applicants will be awarded $1000, which may be used toward academic tuition or workshops.
Applications can be submitted via email to headquarters@sgaaonline.com or mailed to: Stained Glass School, Inc., Attn: Scholarship Applications, 9313 E. 63rd Street, Raytown MO 64133
SGAA Conference
Kansas City, MO – June 11 – 13, 2012; The Stained Glass Association of America Annual Summer Conference 2012: The Art of Glass. Join us for the 103rd Annual Summer Conference of the Stained Glass Association of America! We will spend a morning at the SGAA Headquarters, and we will be inviting the City of Raytown to join us. Live demonstrations will introduce “The Art of Glass” to the community of which we are now a part. Enjoy a truly fun fundraiser – SGAA Casino Night, games, music, and time to visit old and new friends. Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum and its incredible collection of art, including medieval and contemporary stained glass exhibits.
Our schedule of lectures includes both national and international speakers. Kathy Barnard will be our Keynote Speaker. She will discuss our conference theme, The Art of Glass. Kathy is also teaching Abrasive Etching as one of our Pre-Conference Classes. Do not miss the article on her art in this issue.
Rolf Achilles will speak on Midwestern Stained Glass. An independent art historian, Rolf is the curator for the Smith Museum of Stained Glass and teaches as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Art History, Theory, and Criticism and Historic Preservation Program at the Art Institute of Chicago. He was also the co-author for Preservation Brief #33. Watch future issues of The Stained Glass Quarterly for a series of articles that Rolf is writing specifically for the readership.
Attendees will be in for a very special treat as C.Z. Lawrence and Jim Piercey take on the challenge of “What Creates a Good Stained Glass Design?” These no-holds-barred speakers will be extending an opportunity to the audience to critique and argue the merits of stained glass designs.
We have just confirmed that Philippe Valery will be coming from St. Just Glass in France to speak about all the beautiful glass they now have available and import into the United States.
Sponsor Showcase & Lectures: Our first day always features our Sponsor Showcase. This showcase allows sponsors to show off their line of products and answer questions from current and potential new customers. The lectures from suppliers, including technical lectures, are always “take home and use” information.
• Wood Frames from specifying to restoration; understand the relationship between your stained glass art and the wood frame.
• Enamels: Jon Rarick of Reusché & Co. of TWS, Inc. will discuss their line of enamel paints, including formulation, proper kiln settings and range of colors.
• St. Just Glass: The new CEO of St. Just Glass, Philippe Valery, will present the new plans and glass for St. Just in America.
• The SGAA Restoration and Preservation Committee will be presenting the new SGAA Standards and Guidelines for the Preservation of Stained (and Leaded) Glass Windows. The floor will be open for discussion on specific restoration topics and concerns. More details will be available as this program develops.
We are seeking volunteers for the live demonstrations at the community event to be held at the SGAA Headquarters. Please call the SGAA Headquarters at 800.438.9581 if you can help.
The lower registration rate of $275 has been extended until May 8, 2012. After May 8, rates will increase to $325. These rates are available to all SGAA Affiliates and Members, their employees, and family. To find out about becoming an Affiliate or Member of the SGAA, call 800.438.9581. Official Hotel: our Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Kansas City. Our room rate is only $89 per night, single or double. This Holiday Inn is home to the CoCo Key Water Resort, one of the largest indoor water resorts in the region – bring the kids!
Other Conferences
Toledo, OH – June 13-16, 2012; Glass Art Society’s 50th Annual Conference will include special awards and recognition for those who have served the Glass Art Society and had exceptional achievement in the field of glass. Lectures, Gallery Hop, Goblet Grab, and the usual demonstration and exhibitions will create a wonderful conference that will end with a closing-night party and fashion show. For more information, visit www.glassart.org.
Pittsburgh, PA – July 20-22, 2012; The American Glass Guild’s Seventh Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, which has a rich history of stained glass. Pre-Conference workshops, Post-Conference bus tour. For more details, visit: www.americanglassguild.org.
Exhibitions
Philadelphia, PA – May 11, 2012; Eastern State Penitentiary will celebrate a new season of history exhibits and artist installations. The public is welcome to attend free of charge for a chance to meet the artists and see the new exhibits. Four new artists will be welcomed to its growing artist installation program. Artists are chosen for their ability to address Eastern State’s primary themes – including isues of crime and justice, architectural history, and the site’s fascinating past with memorable, thought-provoking approach. Stained Glass artist Judith Schaechter’s ambitious new work is one representing the four newly chosen artists. Her work responds to the penitentiary’s narrow skylights and arched window. The imagery, which she describes as “addressing in a non-religious way the psychological border territory between ‘spiritual aspiration’ and human suffering” is evocative of theology but secular in purpose. For more information, visit www.easternstate.org.
International Tours
Ireland – September 10-20, 2012; Culture and Heritage Tours, Ireland presents the “Harry Clarke Stained Glass Tour of Ireland.” This is a one-of-a-kind tour for stained glass artists and enthusiasts to view and appreciate the work of one of Ireland’s greatest stained glass artists, Harry Clarke. The tour will take you from Dublin to Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Mayo, Galway, Donegal, and Belfast, including 11 nights’ luxury accommodation, 11 breakfasts, five evening meals, entry fees to scheduled sites, deluxe coach with driver, and an experienced guide. Guest experts will present lectures and talks on Harry Clarke’s influence in the Arts & Crafts movement of the early 1920s, as well as the restoration of ancient stained glass. A second tour is also planned for July 21 – 31, 2013. Twenty spaces are available for each tour. For more information, visit www.cultureheritagetours.ie or email info@irishcultures.eu.
Apprenticeship Programs
Siena, Italy: The Vetrate Artistiche Toscane is accepting applications for its apprenticeship programs. There are apprenticeships lasting two months (January – February; March – April; November – December) and three lasting one month (May, August, and October). Although designed to be of benefit to the beginner and intermediate, advanced and professional glass artists have also found the apprenticeship useful to enhance their skills. Apprenticeships will be held in Siena in English and target most aspects of glass craft. Intensive hands-on courses are also available. Contact Vetrate Artistiche Toscane, Via della Galluzza 5, 53100 Siena, Italy; edu@glassisland.com; www.glassisland.com.
Educational Opportunities
Enders Island, CT: The St. Michael Institute for the Sacred Arts provides religious programs and seminars in the sacred arts, including stained glass, iconography, and other sacred arts. This unique retreat provides a special location to learn and further artistic studies. Contact 860.536-0565, or visit www.endersisland.com.
Deer Isle, ME: The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts sponsors a community of 85 participants, including staff, students, and internationally known faculty artists. Workshops explore creative arts, with lectures, presentations, and performances. Enrollment is limited. Haystack also sponsors spring and fall workshops for craft makers. Visit www.haystack-mtn.org.
Amherst, MA: Horizons to Go offers a wide variety of destinations for artistic vacations. Trips are a combination of education, inspiration, and fun. For current schedule of trips, contact horizons@horizons-art.com.
Williamsburg, MA: Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program offers intensive workshops in a variety of media as well as summer programs for high-school students. For application and classes, visit www.snowfarm.com.
Lansing, MI: Delphi Glass holds one-day, weekend, weekly, and special-event glass art classes. Call 800.248-2048, or visit www.delphiglass.com for details.
Wheaton Village, NJ: J. Kenneth Leap has 20-plus years of experience as a stained glass instructor. All tools and materials are provided. Small-group classes of no more than six are held at the Wheaton Arts; private classes are also available. Wheaton is one hour from Philadelphia or two hours from New York City. There is an on-site hotel. For additional maps and directions, visit: www.wheatonarts.org.
Corning, NY: The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass offers 10-week classes in glassblowing, lamp-working, cold working, painting on glass, sandblasting, marble making, and bead making. Fall, Winter, and Summer courses are offered. For class schedules and detailed information, visit www.cmog.org/thestudio.
New York, NY: Creativity Workshop is dedicated to teaching people about their creativity and how to use it in all aspects of life, work, and creative expression. Workshops are available in New York and Europe. For more information, visit www.roadstocreation.com.
White Plains, NY: The SUNY/Westchester Community College, through the Westchester Art Workshop, offers stained glass classes for credit. The instructor is Patricia O’Connell from The Glasserie. For more information, call 914.684-0094.
Portland, OR: Bullseye Glass Co. offers a wide variety of kiln-glass and glass torchworking classes and demonstrations during the Spring and Summer. Classes are taught by Bullseye staff instructors unless otherwise specified. Classes and special events are held at the Bullseye Resource Center. For more information about education activities at Bullseye Glass, visit: www.bullseyeglass.com/connection/education.
Pittsburgh, PA: The Pittsburgh Glass Center is dedicated to teaching, creating, and promoting glass art. The 16,000-square-foot facility houses state-of-the-art studios in hot glass, flame working, cold working, casting, and kiln work. For an application and list of classes, visit www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.
Gatlinburg, TN: The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts offers five 11-month residencies in all media for pre-professional, self-directed artists, mid-June thru May. Project includes $300 monthly stipend, private studio, housing, meals, exhibition space. Teaching and professional-development opportunities are also available. Spring and Summer Studio Assistantships, Work-Study, and Scholarships. Deadline: Spring, Jan. 15; Summer, April 15. Spring and Summer Workshops: Spring one-week workshops and summer one- and two-week workshops in various media are now available. Visit www.arrowmont.org for details on these projects and all that Arrowmont has to offer.
Ephraim, UT: Traditional Building Skills Institute at Snow College provides hands-on experience in traditional building skills for old and new construction. Workshops include stained glass restoration and more. Contact 435.283-7324, or visit www.snow.edu/tbsi.
Bennington College, VT: Bennington College in Vermont, through the North Country Studio Workshops, offers workshops in various arts and crafts. Applications can be found at www.northcountrystudioworkshops.org.
Readsboro, VT: Debora Coombs, of Coombs Criddle Associates, offers week-long stained glass classes in her studio during the summer and fall months. Hands-on classes will include rigorously structured design that teaches the fundamentals of stained glass via practical exercises in drawing, color selection, and glass painting. Special glass-painting classes will allow students to expand their glass-painting techniques. For information or application, call 802-423.5640, or e-mail debora@coombscriddle.com.
Bingen, WA: Peter McGrain has opened Peter McGrain Cascadia Studio, a new teaching facility in the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Small class sizes and extended studio hours allow students to receive maximum personal attention. An emphasis is placed on creativity and design. Go beyond the basic how-to stage. Great restaurants and accommodations are within walking distance. Scenic adventures and recreational activities abound. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned professional, this is a fantastic opportunity for extended study. Students wishing to attend two consecutive sessions can qualify for a discount. Registrations are now being accepted for Springtime sessions. Contact Peter at mcgrain@gorge.net or visit www.petermcgrain.com.
Stanwood, WA: The Pilchuck Glass School was founded in 1971 by Dale Chihuly, Anne Gould Hauberg, and John H. Hauberg. Pilchuck is an international center for glass art education. Located on a former tree farm, two- and three-week classes are offered each summer in a broad spectrum of glass techniques as well as residencies for emerging and established artists working in all media. For more information, contact Sara Ball at sball@pilchuck.com, or call 206.621.8422 ext. 50.
International Educational Opportunities
Frauenau, Germany: Bild-Werk Frauenau is an art academy in the middle of the Bavarian Forest, with a strong emphasis on various courses in glass as well as other arts. For information, e-mail info@bild-werk-frauenau.de, or visit www.bild-werk-frauenau.de.
Waldsassen, Germany: For 75 years, the Glashütte Lamberts has been manufacturing beautiful mouth-blown clear and stained glass. In order to give artists a chance to incorporate Lamberts Glass into their projects, they have created the Zentrum für Glas Künst Design in Waldsassen. Outstanding artists will deliver insight into their world and work with Lamberts Glass for the seminar participants. The unique ambiance of the traditional glassworks will set the mood for a design workshop in cooperation with the artists. Guest artists included in the program are Guy Kemper, Andreas Dierig, Gunter Grohs, Stefanie Schönlau, Karl-Heinz Traut, Tobias Kammerer, Prf. Dr. hc. Johannes Schreiter, Thierry Boissel, and Raphael Seitz. To download the Seminar Journal and Registration Form, visit www.lamberts.de/en/company/seminare/premium-seminare.html.
Swansea, Wales, Great Britain: The Swansea Metropolitan University offers a series of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in architectural glass. Contact the Welsh School of Architectural Glass, Alexandra Road, Swansea, Wales, SA1 5DU, 011.1792.481117.
Schoonhoven, Netherlands: The Vakschool Schoonhoven has a four-year training program for glaziers that includes the design, creation, and restoration of painted stained glass. It includes traditional techniques plus fusing, slumping, and appliqué – everything that is expected to be needed for clients ranging from individual to building contractors or other glass studios. For more information, visit www.vakschoolschoonhoven.nl.
Gujarat, India: The Institute of Design Expression, Art and Learning (IDEAL) is an autonomous institute and was founded in 2003 by the Foundation of Art and Craft Expression, with the objective of providing an education in Art and Design in the relatively new-to-the-region media of glass, wood, and fabric design, ornamentation, and usage. Workshops were designed to teach students to work with the media. Over the years, the workshops evolved into highly integrated programs with a practical, hands-on approach. IDEAL focuses on developing visualization skills along with technical skills. IDEAL is located on the Gujarat University Campus. For more information, e-mail to ideal_rds@rediffmail.com.
Barcelona, Spain: The Center, Fundacio Centre del Vidre de Barcelona, fosters research and training in the glass arts. Courses include majors in design and glass arts, including conservation and restoration of stained glass. For more information, visit www.fcv-bcn.org, or e-mail vitrall@sct.ictnet.es.
Monthey, Switzerland: The Stained Glass and Fine Arts College offers a program of academic, technical, and artistic formation. Visit www.ecolevitrail.com.
Istanbul, Turkey: The Glass Furnace is a center for glass and fine arts. Choose from various two-week courses at levels from beginner to advanced. Visit www.glassfurnace.org.
Workshops
May 3 – 6 Trace & Texture: Glass Painting with Style
Description: Loosen up and/or expand your technique. Develop a unique glass painting voice through working with a slow-drying medium that allows for an endless variety of mark-making and textural effects. Learn how to mix, thin, and apply lead-free paints with propylene glycol, an inexpensive, non-toxic, glass painting medium.
Instructor: Debora Coombs
Location: Readsboro, VT
Tuition: Contact for details
Limit: All Levels
Contact: by emailing debora@coombscriddle.com or call 802.423.5640
Oct. 6 – 12 Design, Cartoon, Cut & Paint a stained glass Panel.
Description: Students learn to translate images into stained glass via a process of graphic analysis that includes creating a traceline from a drawing or photo; distinguishing between local color, shadow and texture; and breaking the image into areas of different color/glass. Next comes cartooning. A cartoon is a full-sized drawing that provides the visual information needed to create a stained glass window. Successful stained glass is a marriage between art and structure; between colour, line, imagery, and lead. Cartooning is the stage for visual decision-making and practical problem-solving. How do I make/paint/cut this in glass? Where do I put the lead? Day three is spent in a fury of glass cutting. Days 4-6 are spent glass painting and firing, with Friday afternoon available for packing glass safely for travel. I have a Speedburn kiln that will do 8-10 firings per day, allowing everyone to complete a panel by week’s end..
Instructor: Debora Coombs
Location: Readsboro, VT
Tuition: Contact for details
Limit: All Levels; however, experience is welcome
Contact: by emailing debora@coombscriddle.com or call 802.423.5640
Oct.. 15 – 19 Session 1 & 2 Glass Painting for Studio Artists
Description: Spend a week learning new skills and energize yourself with ideas to bring back to your studio. Students of all levels pursue individual projects with daily demonstrations from two teachers with more than 35 years of combined experience. Traditional glass painting techniques are explored in depth.
Instructors: J. Kenneth Leap & Kathy Jordan
Location: Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, Millville, NJ
Tuition: $875
Food & Lodging: Includes group lodging and communal meals in “his” and “hers” guest houses in historic Cape May, NJ (40 minutes from Wheaton). Lodging & Food $250.
Contact: by emailing aog1987@aol.com or call 610.891.7813.
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