Part of this year’s Repair Shop is Glasloderij ’t Lemmet.

Do you have a stained-glass window or door (!) with a single broken pane? Bring it along and have it expertly and free of charge repaired during the festival.

During the repair, the cracked or missing piece of glass will be replaced with new glass that matches the original. Want to make sure we bring the right type of glass for you? Then email info@ambachtinbeeldfestival.nl  with photos of the entire piece and close-ups of the broken or missing section, along with rough dimensions and a description of the colour/texture of the damaged glass. (Having trouble capturing the colour in a photo? Try holding a white piece of paper behind the glass and take the picture again.)

In addition to on-site repairs, the craftswomen will also give demonstrations of stained-glass restoration. Restoration is needed when the lead structure becomes old and brittle. In such cases, not only are broken or missing panes replaced, but the entire lead framework is rebuilt. During these live restorations, you’ll be able to see every step of the process, including cutting, breaking and grinding glass, shaping lead came, setting the glass into the lead, closing the seams, soldering, cementing, and patinating.

Glasloderij ’t Lemmet was founded by Tiara Roquas, whose love for the craft was nurtured and supported by a group of like-minded women with years of experience in the field. Today, the core team of Glasloderij consists of Tiara Roquas & Tess van de Coevering, and they regularly collaborate with other skilled artisans who practice the craft with the same passion and precision.