Join us for this full day, hands-on 21+ stained glass workshop, facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee and take a deep dive into the art of stained glass.
All the tools, PPE, patterns and glass are provided.
Come prepared with creativity and self-compassion and ready to learn to cut, grind and shape glass.
You will add metal to glass- copper foil, flux, solder and patina, learn the science of this craft form, discuss tips and tricks, address common mistakes, add your own styles, all at your own pace.
And, at the end of the class, you graduate with a 6+ suncatchers ready to add to your window. Most importantly, you leave filled with the know-how to make stained glass.
All safety gear is provided in this class: KN95 masks, heat safe gloves, nitrile gloves, goggles. It is recommended for students to wear closed-toed shoes and long sleeves/pants. We will be working with hot tools and sharp glass, so please be mindful and follow all safety instructions provided. No food and drinks at workstations. There will be comfort breaks built in, along with a lunch break.
Space is VERY limited.
ABOUT KOLIKA CHATTERJEE
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Kolika is a self-taught glass artist in Somerville, MA known for her botanically-inspired glass home goods (both stained glass and kiln-formed), asymmetric aesthetics, and use of negative space. You might know her brand as Kanch (glass).
Kanch by Kolika can be found in many shops and galleries around the country, including in the Shop at 3S.
Drawing on a past career as a scientist, Kolika brings an experimental and analytical approach to her studio where her glassmaking is part intuitive and playful, and part precise and structured.
Kolika teaches glass garden workshops to adult students from NH to RI. She encourages beginners and experienced glass makers to engage in this equipment-heavy craft with wonder, and push the boundaries of the old school rules to connect with your elemental creativity.
The goal of each workshop stretches beyond individual flowers: the project is ultimately about the experience: the joy of co-creation in shared space, the humility of learning a craft with strangers, the tactile magic of working with our hands, and the generosity of opening ourselves up and sharing our ideas with others.