In this workshop, you can choose between two designs: a ginkgo leaf or a graphic garland. You will work with your chosen glass, a glass cutter, glass grinder, copper foil, and of course solder and a soldering iron. No prior experience with glass is needed to take part. You will be guided step by step through the entire making process.

You will go home with a stained glass window hanger.

In the Tiffany technique, custom-cut pieces of glass are ground and then wrapped in copper foil. The stained glass work is then assembled like a puzzle. After this, the copper foil seams are soldered together. Unlike traditional stained glass, this technique allows for more organic and dynamic designs.

Nanouck van Iersel designs, creates, restores, and repairs stained glass. All designs are made by hand using hand tools, allowing for almost endless possibilities in colour, form, structure, and the creation of beautiful line compositions.

Sustainability is a top priority, which is why Nanouck works exclusively with reclaimed glass, except for restoration work.

During her first studies in interior design at the Hout- en Meubilering College, she was introduced to light and its importance for people. After this, she continued her studies at the Willem de Kooning Academy. Through her experience with colour, light, and design, and her desire to combine these in a traditional craft, she discovered stained glass. “It gives atmosphere to a space and evokes a feeling: and honestly, who doesn’t love watching sunlight playing through coloured glass?”

The glass for this workshop is sponsored by Silent Art Glas in Lood groothandel.