Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass honeycomb using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.
In this hands-on workshop, you will start with 15-18 pre-cut glass hexagons, and be guided through every step of the process where you foil, burnish, flux and solder your own designs with structural brass hollows.
Feeling fancy? You might even learn the science of stained glass while you add patina to your piece.
A perfect project for beginners with no prior experience, and also for those with some experience to practice your skills.
All tools and materials provided, including safety gear. No prior experience needed.
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.
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.