Classes
ONSITE: Stained Glass
Learn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
Special Notes
- Please bring safety glasses. There is lead in the solder used, pregnant students should check with OBGYN before registering. Please wear closed toe shoes. Students will buy their own glass and can expect to spend around $25. Teacher will explain where to get glass on the first day.
This class does not meet on 6/19.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
This is an On-site course. Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined on our website. For more info visit visarts.org. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.
About the Instructor
Barbara Atkinson
Since 1977, Barbara has been a professional teaching artist, specializing in stained glass. She has worked and taught at Creative Stained Glass, Arther, and Henrico Co. Adult Ed. in Richmond. For 20 years, she was a partner in Atkinson-Betts stained Glass, creating custom installed architectural stained glass for homes, churches, and businesses. Since 2008 she has continued her craft, studying with international glass artists at Corning, Pittsburgh, Penland, and Wheaton Arts. Currently she is teaching stained glass and sandblasting at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond where she has been an instructor for over 12 years.
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