Master Glass Painting Introduction workshop
18-19 Feburary 2023
Saturday: 09:30-17:30
Sunday: 09:30-17:30
in Voorburg, NL
This workshop provides a complete introduction to glass painting! These are techniques used in traditional and modern glass painting.
No prior experience is necessary.
– Do you really want to learn how to paint glass well, so you don’t have to experiment endlessly and run into glitches? We have the knowledge in-house and can teach you the basics of glass painting in one intensive weekend workshop!
– Do you want to be able to paint in 4 layers and then fire? We teach this almost lost technique, so that you can execute it in style. Suitable for restoration and new work.
– Do you want to master the glass painting silver stain drop technique (seen in lamps and windows)? This technique is also covered in this workshop.
– Do you want to receive interesting discounts on paints, paintbrushes, tools, and mediums?
If you have a passion for glass, register now (mail@peliglass.eu)! Limited number of participants.
You will receive a certificate after successful completion of this workshop!
Topics covered include:
– Paint sorts
– Firing programs, the how and why
– Float glass and why it can be interesting to use
– Creating strong contour lines, smooth grisailles, sparkling silver stains
– Use of badger brushes, the trademark of the glass painter!
– Painting 4 layers before firing, as it was done in the past.
You’ll work with various glass paints from Reusche (produced in America), CRG (produced in Italy), and Debitus (produced in France).
Participants are required to bring:
1x professional badger brush (preferably 3″) for grisaille
1x professional badger brush (preferably 2″) for silver stain, copper red
1x round badger brush (preferably approx. sizes 4, 6, 8) for glycol shadows
1x matting brush (soft squirrel hair brushes, preferably approx. 1″) for grisaille
1x large hake brush (goat hair brush) for glycol shadows
1x palette knife
Stippler brushes (to make shading in grisaille), at least 8 different brushes, with different hardnesses and sizes
Painting bridge
The materials can be purchased at PELI Glass or elsewhere. Sizes are approximate, it’s the general sort that is necessary – we can use almost anything that’s close.
As a workshop participant you are entitled to a 10% discount on all paintbrushes, paints and mediums in stock purchased from PELI Glass (sets not included). This is valid from time of payment to end of workshop.
During the workshop PELI Glass will provide you with: a contour brush, designs, all paints, silver stains, mediums, glass, protective gloves, use of the kilns, 2 lunches, drinks/coffee, printed Workshop Guide. Workshop presented in Nederlands-English. Minimum 2, maximum 4 persons.
Reactions of previous workshop participants:
“What a good workshop you gave, I am still enjoying it.”
Karin Faber, IXO vormgeving
This intensive workshop has a full program!
Topics covered include:
– Traditional and modern glass painting, including use of silver stains and copper red
– Creating strong contour lines using oil medium
– Making patterns in grisaille
– Painting 4 layers before firing
You’ll have the opportunity to work with various glass paints, with different mixing techniques from traditional to modern. All are very high quality paints and we’ve been using them for years. The best way to learn is by actually doing so it’s a very hands-on workshop, with several projects going at once.
Participants are required to have some experience with glass painting and to bring certain paintbrushes and a palette knife.
As a workshop participant you are entitled to a 10% discount on all paintbrushes, and 10% discount on all paints in stock purchased from PELI Glass (sets not included).
During the workshop PELI Glass will provide you with: A red sable contour brush, designs, all paints, silver stains and copper red, mediums, glass, use of the kilns, lunch, drinks/coffee, printed Workshop Guide. Please do not wear any clothing, especially wide sleeves, that can drag in the paint. Workshop presented in Nederlands-English. Minimum 3, maximum 4 persons.
Reactions of previous workshop participants:
“Thanks for the fine working environment and the interesting projects and sending the photos… Fantastic lesson.”
Ellen van der Leeden, Atelier Lux-Nova
“The workshop was extremely beneficial for me. I thought the build-up of methods over the 2 days was excellent, and the number of varied sample pieces we got a chance to produce. Am looking forward very much to implementing and developing what I have learned in my own work. I appreciated your open and patient approach as an instructor, and the extensive scope of work that was included over the 2 days.”
Margaret, West Kerry, Ireland
“I learned a lot of new techniques which I can/will certainly apply in my future projects.”
Chris van der Werff, CrW Stained Glass
“Found it very cozy and above all a very informative workshop. Busy, learned a lot. My work was not as nice as I’d like, yet I’ve learned enough to get myself nicely started. Thanks!”
Kitty Selles, Kitty Glas-in-lood
“For me it was a very instructive workshop and would be worth repeating.”
Aad Bontekoe
“Thank you so much for an absolutely supergreat workshop! I really learnt so much during those days. I can use all this as a springboard for future exercises with glass painting. I’m so happy that I made this journey. So good to meet all the nice people.”
Kaisa Tukonen, Höglandstorgets Glaskonst
“It was a wonderful workshop where we immediately began to work hands-on with the techniques and it was a very nice group! Good explanations give good results as you saw! I learned much and enjoyed it.”
Wilma van Rees
“I’d like to do it again!”
Alice Naber, Glasatelier Naber
“A workshop in stained glass or glass painting is always fun and also this time. We did a lot, and I learned a great deal from it.”
Joop Beerepoot, kunst-in-glasinlood.nl
“I really enjoyed the workshop and was inspired by the new techniques we learned! It was nice to meet other colleagues and what I experienced as very positive was the openness regarding glazier techniques…”
Marga van der Burgt, Glasatelier Butterfly
“I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. The work you showed demonstrated how much is possible with glass, much more than the rigid windows with horizontal and vertical lines. I love spacious and free-form work. I already have ideas for contemporary application of glass painting, I’m inspired!”
Peter Pleijs
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Advanced Glass Painting: Portraits & Flowers, 2-day workshop
“Secrets of the Masters” series
to be announced
in Voorburg, NL
Minimum 2, maximum 4 persons
An advanced, intensive workshop for the serious glass painter who is interested in learning to use and combine various media (water, oil, glycol) to layer paint and reduce the number of firings. You’ll create sparkling portraits and expressive flowers – timeless techniques that you can apply to both your classic and modern glass painting!
You’ll have the opportunity to work with various sorts glass paints, with different mixing techniques. The best way to learn is by actually doing so it’s a very hands-on workshop, with several projects going at once.
Participants are required to have some experience with glass painting and to bring certain paintbrushes and a palette knife. See the blue webshop link for details.
As a workshop participant you are entitled to a 10% discount on all paintbrushes, and 10% discount on all paints and mediums in stock purchased from PELI Glass (sets not included). This is valid from time of payment to end of workshop. Have you already had a painting workshop with PELI Glass? Then you’re entitled to a 10% discount on this workshop!
During the workshop PELI Glass will provide you with: all paints, mediums, glass, use of the kilns, lunches, drinks/coffee, printed Workshop Guide. Please do not wear any clothing, especially wide sleeves, that can drag in the paint. Workshop presented in English-Nederlands.
Directory of glass-related workshops
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