Overview of Glass Painting Courses and Workshops
The art of glass painting goes back to
practices used to create medieval stained glass. The process involves
using a number of specific techniques to create a finished work of art.
Glass painting courses and workshops are often offered through museums,
municipal parks and recreation departments, and private arts
organizations.
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Glass painting workshops are intended for students with no previous
glass-painting experience, though advanced courses may be taken by more
experienced artists. Some glass painting courses also ask students to
bring a glasswork of their own.
List of Workshop Options
Below are some glass painting workshops offered through a variety of organizations.
Glass Painting Workshop
Glass painting workshops usually begin using monotone paints, after
which other colors and practices are worked in as part of further
development of tone. The subject matter for the majority of these
workshops involves the concepts of vitreous painting, matte and blending
techniques, trace and silver staining of glass. Some workshops treat
silver stain as its own course, in which students discuss the uses of
this technique, see it demonstrated and practice it themselves.
Traditional Glass Painting Workshop
Glass painting workshops exist for students who are interested in the
more traditional aspects of the art form. While they are still offered
for beginners, these classes are generally more expensive, as they teach
high-level techniques for detail rendering, letter inscription and
3-dimensional simulation. They also focus on glass painting with
pigments that must be fired in a kiln, as opposed to acrylic or
epoxy-based paints that can either be applied directly to glass without
further heating or simply fired at home in a typical household oven.
Students in these courses learn to mix the paints, as well as apply
them.
Medieval Glass Painting Workshop
This course focuses exclusively on the styles, techniques and
practices of medieval artists. Like the traditional glass painting
course, medieval glass painting involves working with traditional
techniques using kiln-fired paints that students create and apply
themselves. However, this course includes a significantly more advanced
historical aspect. A large part of the curriculum involves the study of
medieval glass painting, and it may include visiting museums where
medieval works of painted glass are on display. Additionally, students
explore the traditional style of this art form and the history behind
its inception.
