Stained Glass for the Absolute Beginner
Adult Multi-Week | FULL
Students will learn the fundamentals of building a stained glass panel from start to finish. This class is for students who are completely new to stained glass. Lessons will encompass pattern design, glass scoring/breaking, grinding, foiling, soldering, framing, and applying various patinas. Each student will have made at least one piece they can bring home and immediately display at the end of the class.
- There is lead in the solder used, pregnant students should check with OBGYN before registering. Please wear closed-toe shoes. This class is only open to beginners. If you are not a beginner, please take another class appropriate for your skill level. This class includes a "starter pack" of glass with the supply fee. Additional glass may want to be bought at a later date.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Letitia Diggs
Letitia Diggs is an Artist from Richmond, Virginia who has been a part of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond since her elementary school days. She grew up attending Richmond Public Schools and started working as a middle school Art Teacher for RPS soon after college. Since then, she has taught Fine Arts for the Public School Systems for 10+ years. She taught middle school Art for Chesterfield County Public Schools and is currently teaching elementary school art for Henrico County Public Schools. She received her BFA from Virginia State University in 2014 with a concentration in Illustration and Printmaking, but Stained Glass has her Heart since she was a young girl! She learned the Art of Stained Glass while in 6th grade from Master Teacher, Mary McNeil while attending the ArtVenture & Art After School Programs at Visarts. She has been creating stained glass since 2003 (and has over 20+ years of glass experience). She enjoys teaching students and adults alike and looks forward to having you take her class!