Stained Glass Artist

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What is a Stained Glass Artist?

A Stained Glass Artist is a person who designs and creates pieces of art out of coloured glass that would replace a normal window.  The light coming through the colour glass creates a beautiful and unusual piece of art.

The most common place to find stained glass in the windows of a church.   However, these days, Stained Glass Artists have become quite fashionable and are designing and making items for residential and office spaces, for example:  lamp shades, internal doors, internal walls, or just pieces of fine art made up in coloured glass that can be hung on a wall or stand freely as a sculpture.

What does a Stained Glass Artist do?

• discusses brief with the client/organisation
• studies the shape and position of where the item will go
• makes sketches for the client
• makes a full size working pattern/template
• cuts the glass according to the pattern
• assembles all the piece glass in the right position
• paints or stainis glass then fires it to ‘fix’ colours 
• instals the completed piece

Are you … ?

• good with your hands?
• passionate about becoming a ‘glass’ artist?
• a good drawer?
• good with colour?
• patient?
• detail orientated?
• self-motivated?
• dedicated?

How do I become a Stained Glass Artist?

• NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Is the only institution in SA which offers formal training in stained glass.

Here are a few private places where you can learn the skills of becoming a Stained Glass Artist:

• STAINED GLASS ACADEMY:  (Bloemfontein)

• DR ART GLASS STUDIO:  (Calitzdorp)

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Fine Artist … or … Sculptor

Is becoming a Stained Glass Artist the right career choice for me?