Stained glass workshop offered at VAC

Whimsical shapes, illustrative scenes or divine stories, stained glass has re-created the light in lives for centuries. Stained glass artisans use glass color and texture to produce light forms and patterns creating mood and character in small and large spaces.

Take your stained glass skills to the next level or beginners can try their hand at making stained glass art during the “Stained Glass” workshop starting June 16 at the Volcano Art Center.

All of the basic techniques will be covered, from glass cutting, foiling and soldering to completing with patina and polishing compound. Glass artists Claudia McCall and Louis Pollock will share their expertise and knowledge, teaching students the skills involved in working safely with stained glass and creating a beautiful, sturdy piece of art.

Lead instructor McCall started working with stained glass in 2006 after a friend gave her a pretty little glass panel. She has been exploring her craft since. She creates stained glass in the copper foil technique when not occupied with her family farm in Volcano.

“Stained Glass” will take place from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 16, 23 and 30, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 18 and 25 and July 2. Cost for the six-session workshop is $150 or $135 for VAC members. The workshop is open to beginners and experienced students.

Attendees are asked to wear long pants, covered shoes and safety glasses. Advance registration is required and will be limited to six adults. To register, call Volcano art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

The nonprofit Volcano Art Center was created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and performing arts.