FYI: Notes and News

Conferences

Oklahoma City, OK – June 17–20, 2009 You’re Invited: The SGAA will meet another historic milestone in Oklahoma City as they celebrate their 100th Annual Summer Conference. Get ready for something extra special. Karen Hendrix, our Conference host, has years of experience creating conferences and overseas tours. The Conference will focus on “Explorations in Change: Contemporary Glass Movement and Disaster Restoration.” Oklahoma City witnessed one of the worst acts of terrorism in this country. Karen restored several of the churches impacted by the bomb blast, which led to the idea of exploring the enormous tasks presented by both man-made and natural disasters. The Keynote Speaker will be Gordon Heuther. Conference Speakers will include an incredible array of stained glass artists: Ellen Mandelbaum, Kathy Barnard, Debra Coombs, Kathy Jordan, Karen Hendrix, Martin Rambusch, Jules Mominee, and Cynthia Courage.

The Stained Glass Association of America, as it steps into its next century, is working to include accreditation for the many new architectural art glass forms. Another part of this Conference will explore the many innovative designs and techniques evolving in our craft.

We will be touring the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, which houses the largest permanent Chihuly collection, and will be hosting a collection that contains several Cézannes while we are there. We will be lunching at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame famous for its wonderful collection of western and Native American Art.

The Stained Glass School will hold pre-Conference classes on Wednesday, June 17, so be sure to arrive early for these special sessions. Jerome Durr, Director of The Stained Glass School, will present “Designing for the Space and Client.” Bob Markert, an SGAA Accredited Artist/Designer, will present “A New Style of Painting – Intermediate to Advanced Levels.”

The School is also requesting that everyone dig deep into your closets and even look through your display panels for items for the auction. Funds will be dedicated to the Dorothy L. Maddy Silent Auction, but the Stained Glass School will also be looking for items to sell that will raise funds for the new-building program.

The official Conference hotel will be the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel & Spa. Thursday, June 18 thru Saturday, June 20. Make your hotel reservations now! They can always be changed or cancelled within 72 hours of the reservation date. To make room reservations, call Renaissance National Reservations Center at 800.468.357. To receive our room rate of $129 per night, refer to the SGAA 2009 Annual Conference. All rooms must be reserved by May 29, 2009. We look forward to seeing you in OK City!

 For Conference updates, visit www.stainedglass.org.

Exhibitions

Bozeman, MT – Nov. 1, 2008 – Feb. 27, 2009; Zoot Enterprises Corporate Gallery will host the premiere of “Waters of Renewal.” This grand-scale artistic creation speaks volumes about current environmental concerns. Seven subjects — Oceans, Wildfires, Rainforest, War, Famine, Addiction, and Our Children — are captured in stained glass. The eighth panel, “Waters of Renewal,” illuminates the belief that humanity can find solutions to preserve our planet and the beings that live here. For more information, visit www.watersofrenewal.org.

Tacoma, WA – Sept. 14, 2008 – April 19, 2009; The Museum of Glass will present Laguna Murano Chandelier, a majestic Neo-Baroque chandelier created by Dale Chihuly in collaboration with Italian glass masters Lino Tagliapietra and Pino Signoretto. This immense and elegant chandelier of individually blown and sculpted glass elements commands approximately 1,500 square feet and includes five separate elements — two suspended from the ceiling and three which rise from the floor. Punctuated by opalescent flames and festooned with fantastical sea creatures, foliate masses, mermaids, and kings, this splendid golden-green tangle glows, evoking the Muranese lagoon. For more information, visit www.museumofglass.org.

International Trade Shows

Düsseldorf, Germany – Oct. 21–25; “Window to the World of Glass” will enable professionals in the glass industry to view the latest in glass technology from production, processing, and finishing to door making and architecture. Participants will also discover the latest technology on display. Two of the key themes will be photovoltaics and solar thermal systems. The motto for the Architects’ Congress will be “Transparency! Glass and Façade Technology.” Visitors can relax while viewing the “glassart” section, where international artists will exhibit their artworks made from glass — ranging from containers and sculptures to glass paintings. For more than 30 years, Glasstec has served as a forum for collaboration between manufacturers, architects, designers, and end users. For more information on Glasstec, email info@mdna.com or visit www.mdna.com.

Apprenticeship Programs

Brooklyn, NY: The Brooklyn Stained Glass Conservation Center invites interested people to apply for a two-year apprenticeship training program. Salary and benefits are included. Please send resumé to The Brooklyn Stained Glass Conservation Center, 55 Washington Street, Suite #312, Brooklyn,  NY  11201. For more information, visit brooklynstainedglass.org.

Siena, Italy: The Vetrate Artistiche Toscane is accepting applications for its apprenticeship programs. There are apprenticeships lasting two months (January – February; March – April; November – December) and three lasting one month (May, August, and October). Although designed to be of benefit to the beginner and intermediate, advanced and professional glass artists have also found the apprenticeship useful to enhance their skills. Apprenticeships will be held in Siena in English and target most aspects of glass craft. Intensive hands-on courses are also available. Contact Vetrate Artistiche Toscane, Via della Galluzza 5, 53100 Siena, Italy; edu@glassisland.com; www.glassisland.com.

Educational Opportunities

Enders Island, CT: The St. Michael Institute for the Sacred Arts provides religious programs and seminars in the sacred arts, including stained glass, iconography, and other sacred arts. This unique retreat provides a special location to learn and further artistic studies. Contact 860.536-0565, or visit www.endersisland.com.

Deer Isle, ME: The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts sponsors a community of 85 participants, including staff, students, and internationally known faculty artists. Workshops explore creative arts, with lectures, presentations, and performances. Enrollment is limited. Haystack also sponsors spring and fall workshops for craft makers. Visit www.haystack-mtn.org.

Amherst, MA: Horizons to Go offers a wide variety of destinations for artistic vacations. Trips are a combination of education, inspiration, and fun. For current schedule of trips, contact horizons@horizons-art.com.

Williamsburg, MA: Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program offers intensive workshops in a variety of media as well as summer programs for high-school students. For application and classes, visit www.snowfarm.com.

Lansing, MI: Delphi Glass holds one-day, weekend, weekly, and special-event glass art classes. Call 800.248-2048, or visit www.delphiglass.com for details.

Corning, NY: The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass offers 10-week classes in glassblowing, lamp-working, cold working, painting on glass, sandblasting, marble making, and bead making. Fall, Winter, and Summer courses are offered. For class schedules and detailed information, visit www.cmog.org/thestudio.

New York, NY: Creativity Workshop is dedicated to teaching people about their creativity and how to use it in all aspects of life, work, and creative expression. Workshops are available in New York and Europe. For more information, visit www.roadstocreation.com.

Staten Island, NY: Robert Lennox, of Stained Glass Imagery, Inc., is offering a variety of glass art classes, including basic and advanced stained glass. Check workshop listings for special classes. For more information, call 718.720-7527, or visit www.stainedglassimagery.com.

White Plains, NY: The SUNY/ Westchester Community College, through the Westchester Art Workshop, offers stained glass classes for credit. The instructor is Patricia O’Connell from The Glasserie. For more information, call 914.684-0094.

Portland, OR: Bullseye Glass Co. offers a wide variety of kiln-glass and glass torchworking classes and demonstrations during the Spring and Summer. Classes are taught by Bullseye staff instructors unless otherwise specified. Classes and special events are held at the Bullseye Resource Center. For more information about education activities at Bullseye Glass, visit: www.bullseyeglass.com/connection/education.

Pittsburgh, PA: The Pittsburgh Glass Center is dedicated to teaching, creating, and promoting glass art. The 16,000-square-foot facility houses state-of-the-art studios in hot glass, flame working, cold working, casting, and kiln work. For an application and list of classes, visit www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.

Gatlinburg, TN: The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts: Five 11-month residencies in all media for pre-professional, self-directed artists, mid-June thru May. Project includes $300 monthly stipend, private studio, housing, meals, exhibition space. Teaching and professional-development opportunities are also available. Spring and Summer Studio Assistantships, Work-Study, and Scholarships. Deadline: Spring, Jan. 15; Summer, April 15. Spring and Summer Workshops: Spring one-week workshops and summer one- and two-week workshops in various media are now available. Visit www.arrowmont.org for details on these projects and all that Arrowmont has to offer.

Ephraim, UT: Traditional Building Skills Institute at Snow College provides hands-on experience in traditional building skills for old and new construction. Workshops include stained glass restoration and more. Contact 435.283-7324, or visit www.snow.edu/tbsi.

Bennington College, VT: Bennington College in Vermont, through the North Country Studio Workshops, offers workshops in various arts and crafts. Applications can be found at www.northcountrystudioworkshops.org.

Readsboro, VT: Debora Coombs, of Coombs Criddle Associates, offers week-long stained glass classes in her studio during the summer and fall months. Hands-on classes will include rigorously structured design that teaches the fundamentals of stained glass via practical exercises in drawing, color selection, and glass painting. Special glass-painting classes will allow students to expand their glass-painting techniques. For information or application, call 802-423.5640, or email dcoombs@sover.net.

Bingen, WA: Peter McGrain has opened Peter McGrain Cascadia Studio, a new teaching facility in the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Small class sizes and extended studio hours allow students to receive maximum personal attention. An emphasis is placed on creativity and design. Go beyond the basic how-to stage. Great restaurants and accommodations are within walking distance. Scenic adventures and recreational activities abound. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned professional, this is a fantastic opportunity for extended study. Students wishing to attend two consecutive sessions can qualify for a discount. Registrations are now being accepted for Springtime sessions.

Stanwood, WA: The Pilchuck Glass School is a comprehensive international educational center for artists working in glass. For more information, email emoore@pilchuck.com.

International Educational Opportunities

Frauenau, Germany: Bild-Werk Frauenau is an art academy in the middle of the Bavarian Forest, with a strong emphasis on various courses in glass as well as other arts. For information, email info@bild-werk-frauenau.de, or visit www.bild-werk-frauenau.de.

Swansea, Wales, Great Britain: The Swansea Institute of Higher Education offers an extensive degreed program in the glass arts. Contact the Architectural Glass Department, Alexandra Road, Swansea, Wales SA1 5DU, 011.1792-481179.

Barcelona, Spain: The Center, Fundacio Centre del Vidre de Barcelona, fosters research and training in the glass arts. Courses include majors in design and glass arts, including conservation and restoration of stained glass. For more information, visit www.fcv-bcn.org, or email vitrall@sct.ictnet.es.

Monthey, Switzerland: The Stained Glass and Fine Arts College offers a program of academic, technical, and artistic formation. Visit www.ecolevitrail.com.

Istanbul, Turkey: The Glass Furnace is a center for glass and fine arts. Choose from various two-week courses at levels from beginner to advanced. Visit www.glassfurnace.org.

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