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Stained Glass

Centuries-old technique of assembling separate pieces of colored glass to form a glass panel or window. Common techniques use lead channel (came) to assemble the pieces, or soldering pieces together that have been wrapped with a copper foil tape. Classes include all glass, supplies and tools.

Classes Offered

Note: If you are interested in a class that won't work with your schedule or is full, most classes can be scheduled at your convenience.

Beginning Stained Glass: Introduction to Pattern Making

Instructor: Lee E. Klade
Thursdays, May 24 & 31, 9 a.m.– noon (SG1216)
Thursdays, May 24 & 31, 6 - 9 p.m. (SG1217)
Thursdays, June 7 & 14, 9 a.m. - noon (SG1218)
Thursdays, June 7 & 14, 6 - 9 p.m. (SG1219)
Thursdays, Aug 23 & 30, 9 a.m.- noon (SG1220)
Thursdays, Aug 23 & 30, 6 - 9p.m. (SG1221)
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Stained Glass: “Tiffany” Copper Foil Method or
equivalent. Maximum: 6 students
$75 members/$85 non-members

Are you ready to transition from pattern books to designs of your own creation? In this workshop the instructor will guide you through all of the considerations involved in making your own patterns for original stained glass works of art. Students must bring a
photographic image they would like to translate into a stained glass piece. Fun things to do in Kalamazoo!

Summer Ornaments-Butterflies

Instructor: Lee E. Klade
Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.– noon (SG1222)
Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (SG1223)
Wednesday, Sept 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (SG1224)
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Maximum: 6 students
$28 members/$35 non-members

Students will be Introduced to basic stained glass skills while producing a butterfly ornament through the use of the Tiffany style copper foil method. A pattern will be provided in this class. Great class for adults and teens. Spend your summer with your family learning new skills, right here in Kalamazoo!

Intermediate and Advanced Stained Glass Directed Study

Instructor: Lee E. Klade
Hours arranged with instructor (SG1225)
Prerequisite: Completion of applicable Beginning and Intermediate
level course work or equivalent.
Maximum: 8 students
Consultation fee will be dependent on the complexity of the project.

Here is an opportunity for an experienced student without a studio to work on a project of their own design. Projects can include copper foil and/or lead came, hot and cold three-dimensional work, and glass staining. Students working on individualized projects must supply their own materials and discuss the desired outcome of the project with the instructor prior to commencing work.

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