Advanced Stained Glass
Adult Class | Available
This stained glass class is designed for students with prior experience who want to expand their skills and take on more complex projects. Learners are encouraged to bring ideas for small two- and three-dimensional works, though pre-made designs will also be available. Examples include mirror frames, votive holders, jewelry, sculptural objects, and traditional stained glass panels. Projects can be adapted to withstand the chemicals and heat involved in the process, with guidance provided at the start of class. Advanced glass cutting, assembly, and soldering techniques will be demonstrated and practiced, resulting in completed projects. Historical context and advanced design concepts will be discussed throughout to support creative development.
Students new to stained glass or seeking a step-by-step introduction should register for Introduction to Stained Glass.
What You Will Learn:
- Advanced sheet glass handling and cutting techniques
- Copper foil and lead came assembly for complex designs
- Soldering and finishing techniques for professional-quality projects
- Design development for two- and three-dimensional stained glass
- Strategies for working safely with heat, chemicals, and fragile materials
Bring the following to the first day of class:
• Bring the following to the first day of class:
• A pencil or pen
• A note or sketch-book or photocopies with initial ideas and inspiration for what you would like to make.
Required tools and materials:
Fleisher's adult students are expected to purchase their own materials. However, what you need will depend on your specific project. Some supplies & glass will be provided as part of the studio & glass fee. Your instructor will discuss materials with you on the first day of class and advise you about what you need based on your ideas and sketches. Some materials used in the process are listed below for reference, but it is not necessary to purchase anything in advance of your first-class session.
• Copper foil of various dimensions
• Copper wire
• Brass, zinc, copper or lead channel
• Copper or brass tubes
• Solder 60/40
• Soldering irons
• Flux
• Flux brushes
• Patinas and patina brushes
• Pliers
• Pattern shears
• Glass cleaner
• Paper towels
• Glass nails
• Soldering iron with temperature control
• Groziers
• Glass cutter
• Glass
Kevin Huang
Kevin B. Huang is a Philadelphia-based artist and educator whose multidisciplinary practice centers on material exploration and process. Working primarily with found and industrial materials, his work investigates structure, perception, and transformation. Huang has exhibited nationally and internationally, received support from organizations including the Fleisher Art Memorial and Brooklyn Arts Council, and teaches stained glass at Fleisher. He maintains a studio at NextFab in Philadelphia.
https://www.kevinbhuang.com/