Saturday, November 5 and Saturday, November 12, 2011
1:00 - 4:30 pm
$225/person. Space is limited, reservations required. Children age 12 and up can take this class if accompanied by a paying adult. Contact Doreen Carey at 267.502.2981 or doreen.carey@glencairnmuseum.org to book your spot today!
This class will introduce traditional techniques of glass painting used by stained glass artisans in the medieval and Renaissance period. Participants will be given a choice of patterns and produce a small panel during the workshop. Students will learn to mix and apply glass-based pigments. Proper brush techniques will be covered in detail. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
About the Instructor: J. Kenneth Leap has been painting on glass for 25 years. He currently holds a position as the Education Chair of the American Glass Guild. He is the Stained Glass Artist in Residence at Glencairn Museum. He is an associate artist at the Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center in Millville, NJ where he maintains a studio and offers additional classes. For more information please visit www.jkennethleap.com.