FYI: Notes & News
Conferences
Kansas City, MO – June 28-30, 2010 A New Way… in a New Day. It’s not too late to join us in Kansas City! The Stained Glass Association of America is looking forward to meeting in the home city of its national headquarters. The list of lectures for Kansas City has inspired unprecedented early Conference registration. Members are excited about our exploration into new Conference topics and directions. A Lead Symposium has been added to the schedule to discuss how the new EPA Regulations will affect stained glass studios.
Register now for only $275. Register online using PayPal at www.stainedglass.org. or call the SGAA Headquarters at 800.438.9581 to register, or email sgaa@kcnet.com.
Official Conference Hotel: Hyatt Regency Crown Center, 800.233.1234 or 816.421.1234; $139 for Single or Double Occupancy. Reserve your room now. Reservations can be changed within 72 hours of reservation date.
Syracuse, NY – June 9-11, 2011; Color and Light. What better location than the Northeast to return to the basic concepts of color and light. We will explore how light is manipulated in space and how light is manipulated through glass. Both traditional and contemporary techniques will be examined to reveal the effects of each: with paints – brushing, air brushing, finger painting, and assorted removal of unfired paint techniques; with glass – different types of glass, plating and frits; also with lead lines; etching; fusing and glass color.
We are currently in the planning stages for pre-Conference classes and Conference lectures. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a pre-Conference class, demonstration or lecture, please email the SGAA Headquarters at sgaa@kcnet.com.
Coming to the SGAA Kansas City 2010 Conference? You can register for Syracuse for only $200 (non-refundable). Registration fees after the Conference will be $250 until January 1, when they will go up to $325. Register early and save! Our Conference hotel will be the Renaissance Syracuse, with rates of $129 per night single/double. Call 800.960.5059 for reservations.
Detroit, MI– July 23-25, 2010 American Glass Guild. Pre-conference workshop instructors include Nick Parrendo, Ken Leap, Tom Krepcio, and Dan Maher. There will be a free figure-drawing session with Debra Balchen. Featured conference speakers include Senior Advisors Patrick Reyntiens, Rown LeCompte, and Crosby Willet, as well as Jim Tottis, Sarah Brown, Gail Bardhan, Art Femenella, Herb Babcock, Rebecca Harman-Baker, Mary Clerkin Higgins, Judy Killian, Barbara Krueger, Rona Moody, Hallie Monroe, Scott Ouderkirk, David Wilde, and panelists Drew Anderson and Judith Schaechter. Walking tour includes stained glass at the Detroit Institute of Art, the Detroit Public Library, and other Cultural Center buildings. Monday bus tour includes windows by Vera Sattler, Robert Pinart, Andy Young, Margaret Cavanaough, Mordechai Rosenstein, with Mark Liebowitz and Yigael Meyer of Israel. Conference registration and Greektown Hotel information at www.americanglassguild.org.
Exhibitions
Cape May, NJ – through November 2010, Stained Glass Exhibition: Presented by guest curator Dottie Rogers, Cape May’s own stained glass expert, the exhibit features photographs of richly colored ninteenth-century windows in Cape May, tools of the trade, samples of the intensely colored glass, and the uplifting story of the restoration of church windows in Cape May. The exhibit is in the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate.
Montreal, Canada, through December 2010: “Montreal City of Glass: A Tale of Innovation” launches a year-long celebration of the glass arts in Montreal. In collaboration with the Montreal Science Centre, a widely diverse program will run until December 2010. For details of the many events and programs, visit www.villedeverre.com.
International Conferences
Edinburgh, Scotland – October 1-4, 2010: An international conference to celebrate 400 years of glassmaking in Scotland will be held at Edinburgh College of Art. Part of a year-long celebration of glass making in Scotland, the speakers have already been confirmed. Brian Blench, Helen Munro Turner, Graham Cooley, and Andy Nowson. Geoffrey Seddon will speak on the Jacobite Rebellion and Scottish glass; Siobhan Healy on natural form in design; and Jill Turnbull, an expert on the early history of Scottish glass, will join eminent experts Nigel Benson and Simon Cottle. For more information, visit www.scotlandsglass400.co.uk.
International Tours
France – August 22-September 5, 2010: Announcing the fifth Guided Tour de France (contemporary French stained glass) by David Wilde. This offering is a tour of the Brittany and Normandy regions in the Northwest of France. With a start in Paris and a finish in Chartres, David will create a semi-aggressive itinerary based on past experiences. He will make all hotel reservations, book a car, do all the driving and provide commentary on what is being seen and where it fits into the French glass diaspora. This is a chance to see some amazing works of stained glass, experience the French countryside and delicious local cuisine, wines, and the very special regional cheeses of rural France.
This trip is limited to three participants. Cost will be about $4000 for 14 nights, less if sharing a room. 50% deposit required. Does not include airfare or insurance. Call 519.369.5587 or email davidwilde@bmts.com.
Italy – September 26 – October 3, 2010: An Inspirational Journey – Al Priest of Salem Art Glass and Jon Kuhn of Kuhn Studios will be presenting one of their unique crystal crosses to Pope Benedict XVI. They wish to share this journey with fellow artists and have put together an incredible visit to the Vatican and a tour of Rome, Vatican City, Southern Tuscany and the Umbria Region. Museums, cathedrals, architecture, and monuments – nothing is missing from this trip.
Rome: Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, Coliseum, and the Roman Forum.
Vatican City: The highlight will be the presentation of the cross to the Pope.
Orbetello: Look forward to an excursion to one of the wildest and most beautiful regions of Tuscany. With ancient Etruscan origins, there are many works of art and architecture; highlights will include a tour of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
Umbria Region: Travel first to Assisi to visit St. Clare’s Church and then St. Francis’ Basilica, where you will view the priceless frescoes adorning the walls of the church. Moving on to Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock, ride a modern funicular right up through the ramparts to visit the cathedral there.
Rome: Back to Rome for a day of leisure and time to explore your own interests, concluding with a farewell dinner.
Cost will be $4425 per person, double occupancy (single, $500 additional). Cost includes roundtrip non-stop airfare from Charlotte, NC, to Rome, first-class or best-available hotel accommodations, roundtrip airport transfers, roundtrip Vatican City transfers, guided tour in Rome and Vatican Museums, guided tour to Orbetello, Assisi, and Orvieto, three dinners, and six breakfasts. Contact Al Priest at 888.724.2559 or email alssg@yadtel.net for exact itinerary. Space is limited.
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.
Davenport, IA: Glass Heritage offers hand glass-blowing classes, including introduction through advanced for the serious blower and cold-working techniques. The primary instructor for these classes will be Adrian English. All classes include use of materials and equipment necessary for the successful completion of each segment. Schedules, syllabuses, and information are available by calling 563.324.4300.
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.
Staten Island, NY: Robert Lennox, of Stained Glass Imagery, Inc., is offering a variety of glass art classes, including basic and advanced stained glass. Check workshop listings for special classes. For more information, call 718.720-7527, or visit www.stainedglassimagery.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 email 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, email 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 fur 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.
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, email to ideal_rds@rediffmail.com.
Swansea, Wales, Great Britain: The Swansea Institute of Higher Education offers an extensive degreed program in the glass arts. Contact the Architectural Glass Department, Alexandra Road, Swansea, Wales SA1 5DU, 011.1792-481179.
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.
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 email 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
Bingen, Washington: Peter McGrain announces the Return of Recession Beater Workshops! Thanks to the continuing lousy economy, Peter has decided to again offer reduced tuition pricing for the Spring classes this year. The normal tuition of $875 will be slashed to $695 for students who want to join in small groups of 5 students per session. Peter is also offering exclusive private classes (limited to 1-3 students). If you are interested in private instruction, contact Peter for details. Students are responsible for their own travel, accommodations, and meals. Contact Peter at mcgrain@gorge.net or visit www.petermcgrain.com.
Millville, NJ: Glass Painting for the Artist/5-Day Intensive
Date: Oct. 11-15, 2010
Instructors: J. Kenneth Leap, Kathy Jordan
Location: Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center
Description: Students will pursue individual projects with daily demonstrations from two teachers with more than 35 years of combined experience. Traditional glass-painting techniques will be explored in a depth not available during a shorter workshop. In previous years, demos have included: Tracing & Matting in historic styles, the use of diverse mediums for the application of multiple mattes, instruction in airbrush, silver stain and enameling, sandblasting & engraving, silk screening and photo etching, life drawing and the anatomy of the head, computer design using Photoshop & Glass Eye software.
Accommodations: includes group lodging in “his” and “hers” guest houses in historic Cape May, NJ (40 minutes from Wheaton).
Limitation: class will be kept small to allow for individual instruction – 8 students maximum
Fee: $875 plus $150 for lodging
For more information visit: www.jkennethleap.com/classes/workshops/calendar
Mystic, CT: Stained Glass Workshop
Date: Oct. 24-30, 2010
Instructor: Hallie Richards Monroe
Description: This workshop will guide beginners through the process of making a small painted stained glass panel. She will also assist students with some stained glass experience in exploring some of the many painting possibilities to advance their skills. During the week long workshop, Ms. Monroe will also be showing a photo tour of her most recent trip to France.
Location: Enders Island
Fee: $899 per person, includes lodging
For more information: www.endersisland.com or call 860.536.0565
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