Glass on Glass Mosaics with Margaret Stevens

2 Saturdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (Session 1), 10:00 AM-11:00 PM (Session 2)

Begins May 9, Upstairs

Skills Level: All

Class: $101 (Log in for membership discount prices)

Description: 

Learn how to take a simple 4x6 picture frame and create a Glass on Glass Mosaic picture on it. In the first 3 hour class, students will use pieces of stained glass and glue them onto the glass surface of the picture frame. They'll use glass cutters and mosaic nippers to shape the glass to form the pieces in a mosaic design of their choice. In the second 1 hour class, students will learn how to apply the grout to finish off their designs. 

Note:

-This class takes place on two consecutive Saturdays: May 9th and May 16th.

-Stained glass solder is comprised of 60% tin and 40% lead. Lead can be harmful if ingested, so proper hand washing is recommended before eating and drinking. Safety glasses and gloves may be worn as well.

-Copper foil is used in this class.

-If you are registered for the class and would like to be put in touch with the instructor about possibly designing your own pattern, email education@lexart.org.

About the instructor: 

Margaret Stevens graduated with BFA in Fine Arts from Edinboro University. She pursued various design related jobs from sign making to retail visual art displays. Margaret is always creating at home via quilting, home renovations and volunteering for events. Took a stained glass course in 2016 and opened my Etsy shop, Graphix Glass in 2017. Quit full time job at end of 2019 to make stained glass art full time. She joined LexArt in 2022 and sells her creation through Etsy, LexArt, craft fairs and commissions.

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