advanced stained glass
instructed by j.k. terrell
Advanced Stained Glass will teach techniques that increase the participant’s knowledge in designing & cutting zinc frames. This class will also teach more technical cutting & soldering techniques.Tool technique and safety will also be taught. Participants will the have opportunity to chose a more robust pattern to make, and they will discuss how to repair broken glass. Polishing & presentation will also be discussed. Each participant will leave with a complete stained glass panel.
Advanced Stained Glass requires some experience with the Tiffany style (copper foil) technique. Basic knowledge of foiling, soldering & cutting glass is required.
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Most supplies are included, but students will need to provide (a specific list will be emailed to participants):
-Solder
-Glass
-Safety Glasses; For safety, all students are required to wear eye protection and closed toe shoes.
-Zinc Came (available from the instructor)
let's learn together
Age Range: 18+​
Dates:
-Spring: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Times: 6-9 PM
Location: Kentuck's Georgine Clarke Building
Tuition: $300/6-week class; Most supplies included
Secure your spot in the class today!
You must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited to 6 attendees. The minimum for this class is 4 participants, and if the class does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. This workshop is non-refundable after the registration deadline passes.
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Please email Mary Bell, Deputy Director, at mbell@kentuck.org with any questions.
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Kentuck workshops are non-refundable after the registration closes. If you would like to cancel before the deadline passes, please email mbell@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257. If the class does not meet the minimum by the registration deadline & the workshop is cancelled, participants will be refunded their registration fees.
You must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited to 6 attendees. The minimum for this class is 4 participants, and if the class does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. This workshop is non-refundable after the registration deadline passes.
meet the instructor: j.k. terrell
J.K. has been a stained glass artist for over 10 years. He works in both Tiffany (copper foil/solder) & Lead Cane style. J.K.'s studio is in Tuscaloosa, AL. He creates both contemporary & classic/architectural styles. J.K. has been a featured artist for the Shelby Co. Arts Council Fine Folk Art Show 2018 as well as placing second in the SCAC Juried Show in 2017. He also participated in the 2018 & 2019 (Patrons Award) Kentuck Festival of the Arts as well as the 2019 Arts Alive Festival in Florence, Alabama. He has created pieces for the University of Alabama, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, in Birmingham, Shelby Co. Arts Council that are on permanent display & sold privately to patrons in 18 states. He also won First Place in the 2023 Kentuck Members Art Competition. J.K. is also somewhat proficient in woodworking & hand mills custom Walnut frames for his more high end pieces.
​This workshop is made possible in part by support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.