Stained Glass Open Studio with Margaret Stevens

3 Thursdays, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Begins June 5, Upstairs

Course Level:  Advanced Beginner and Intermediate

Tuition: $145 (Log in for membership discount prices)

Description: This is an Open Studio class in which advanced beginner and intermediate students can work on their own either copper foil or lead came projects under the guidance of an instructor.

Students need to furnish their own glass, copper foil or lead came, solder, zinc or lead borders, wire accents, cement/whiting with applicable tools (for lead). Students may bring in their own hand tools and soldering iron if they choose. The following tools will be available onsite: glass cutters(pistol grip and pencil), hand tools(wire cutters, groziers and running pliers), grinders, and soldering irons (with ¼” and 3/16” tips). Safety glasses and gloves will also be provided.

Prerequisite:

-Students will either need to have taken a beginner class at LexArt, or a similar class, or send pictures of their work for instructor approval. If you would like to send in a picture of your work for instructor approval, please message education@lexart.org after registering for the course.

-Students will be required to clean up their areas at the end of each session.

Note:

-This class takes place on the following three dates: June 5th, June 12th, and June 19th.

-If you are using lead: lead can be harmful if ingested, so proper hand washing is recommended before eating and drinking.

Additional notes:

-This class is for adults.

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, and was always creating at home via quilting, home renovations and volunteering for events. After taking a stained glass course in 2016, Margaret opened her Etsy shop, Graphix Glass, in 2017. She quit her full time job at end of 2019 to make stained glass art full time. Margaret joined LexArt in 2022, and started teaching in fall 2024 to share the joy of stained glass. She sells her creations through Etsy, LexArt, craft fairs and commissions.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GraphixGlass

Please take a look at our registration policy and our current covid policy before your class.

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