During the workshop, you will learn the basics of engraving under the guidance of glass engraver Alie Winters. She has been engraving for 37 years, working on commissions for businesses and individuals.
You will start with a practice piece on a flat glass plate to get accustomed to the equipment and get a sense of your skills. Next, you will design your own drawing to be engraved on a drinking glass. You will have access to various types of engraving tools, each with a different function. Before you know it, you’ll be taking home a beautiful, self-made creation.
You will use engraving machines and receive protective gear that you must use. Participation is at your own risk, and participants must follow the safety instructions.
Engraving dates back to prehistoric times. Engraving is the predecessor of etching. Unlike etching, which uses acid to create the design, engraving involves scratching the design directly into the glass. An engraver uses a hand tool with a diamond tip.
Alie Winters from Lemsterglas engraves by hand in a traditional craft manner. She learned the trade as an apprentice to the master glassmaker Jaap Deen in Sloten and is eager to share her knowledge at the Ambacht in Beeld Festival.
Learn the basic steps of the craft of stained glass: cutting glass, setting lead, and soldering.
You will learn to cut glass by hand, break and grind glass properly. You will learn how to stretch and set lead, and solder it. Finally, you will take home a “new” piece made from recycled materials.
We will provide various pre-cut glass pieces in different colors and textures, as well as lead in various lengths. There will be several small designs to choose from.
Tiara Roquas is the founder of Glass Studio ‘t Lemmet. She has built a team of women who support each other. Her passion for the craft was ignited through a course, followed by extensive training in various restoration techniques. She now runs her own stained glass business in Amsterdam, focusing primarily on custom work and restoration.
Transform Empty Wine Bottles into Unique Glasses. Learn the art of cutting, sanding, and painting. Discover the magic of upcycling and take home your own painted glass along with new skills to continue experimenting!
With a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship, we will cut the bottles in half using a glass cutter and thermal shock method (ice water and boiling water). We will then sand the sharp edges smooth and decorate them with glass paint. These unique glasses can serve as drinking glasses, charming tealight holders, and much more. You will also learn various painting techniques to personalize your creations. Explore the joy of rescuing your glassware from the recycling bin and turning them into beautiful, functional art pieces!
IMPORTANT INFO: Don’t forget to bring your own empty bottles. For this workshop, please bring two empty wine bottles made of dark glass (green or brown). Please remove any label. Champagne bottles are not suitable for this workshop.
Luna Schröer says, “The goal is not only to promote the reuse of waste materials but also to show people that with minimal creative experience and a small investment in basic supplies like glass paint, you can create beautiful items for your home. Moreover, there’s nothing more satisfying than using your own unique creations, such as beautiful drinking glasses and reusable oil bottles, every day! My work emphasizes the beauty of imperfection in handmade products. I strongly believe in the positive impact of a creative outlet. In a world where the emphasis often lies on academic achievements and business success, many people unfortunately lose sight of their creative side. Through La Salamandre studio, I aim to help people relax more and show them how enjoyable it is to work with your hands.”
Discover the art of upcycling and decoration as you create a unique eyecatcher step by step. Learn various painting techniques and materials, and leave with your own artwork and new skills to continue experimenting!
Learn how to breathe new life into old glass bottles by removing labels, adding a pour spout, and transforming them into beautiful eyecatchers with a painted olive design. Guided step by step by Luna Schröer from Atelier La Salamandre, you’ll explore the design process using techniques like glass paint and relief paint. You’ll also receive handy tips to rescue other glassware from the recycling bin and further develop your artistic skills. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home your own unique olive oil bottle and the knowledge to continue painting at home, transforming old glassware into beautiful functional artworks.
Luna Schröer says, “I strongly believe in the positive impact of a creative outlet. In a world where the emphasis often lies on academic achievements and business success, many people unfortunately lose sight of their creative side. Through Atelier La Salamandre, I aim to help people relax more and show them how enjoyable it is to work with your hands.”
IMPORTANT INFO: Don’t forget to bring your own empty bottles. For this workshop, please bring two empty dark glass bottles (green or brown). These can be wine bottles or any other bottles you find appealing for your kitchen as a new olive oil bottle! Ensure the glass is dark, has a smooth surface for painting, and can accommodate a cork. Please remove any label beforehand.
Neon was discovered in the UK, and the first neon gas tube was illuminated in 1898 in London. Neon lights are beautifully simple: neon gas is harnessed from the air we breathe, put in a vacuumed glass tube, and excited by electricity. Neon lights are 100% recyclable, 100% biodegradable, and comparable in their energy efficiency to LEDs. In 2022, neon was placed on the ‘Red List of Endangered Crafts’ of Heritage Crafts.
Over a two hour session, participants will get the rare chance of learning to make neon by bending and blowing glass tube with flames over a paper circle template, you will see your attempts come to life as the tutors process your glass on the Electron Bombarder and fill it with the red rare noble gas: neon. The workshop includes a power supply and wall fixings, so you take home a working light.
Starting with a straight glass tube, you will learn to cut, bend and blow glass, making use of a flame over a circle template. Then watch as we process your circle shape with gas on our Electron Bombarder – light creating machine. We’re not expecting you to make the perfect O. This would take many hours of practice. Our aim is for you to leave with your own beautiful imperfect versions of a circle :) . Illuminate your home as a reminder and appreciation for human skill. We are working with clear glass tube and neon gas – which glows red when excited by electricity.
Richard William Wheater is an artist using performance and installation to discuss our relationship with the natural environment. Recent work remains loyal to his fascination with glass and neon, which he performs and exhibits worldwide. In 2010, Wheater established the company Neon Workshops. Neon Workshops Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of neon lighting for the creative industry. They organize global shipping and installation of projects and host an annual exhibition program of neon-related work. Based in Wakefield, their facilities include neon-making, a gallery, and a significant public resource library on the subject, all housed under one roof.
April Key is a sculptor who primarily uses illuminated glass and sculpted base body materials. She began working with neon while living in Istanbul. Coming from an architecture background, Key is interested in manipulating light through structure and color. This interest led to discovering neon glass making and general sculptural practice, two prominent elements in her work. April is deeply passionate about retelling memories and historical stories through this visual language, drawing much inspiration from locality and individuals.
During the workshop, you will learn the basics of engraving. Glass engraver Alie Winters has been engraving on commission for companies and individuals for 37 years.
You will start with a trial piece on a flat glass plate. Then you can get used to the equipment and get an idea of what you can achieve. You will then design your own drawing, to be engraved on a drinking glass. You can use various types of cutters which all have a different function. Before you know it, you will go home with a beautiful, self-made creation.
You will use engraving machines and will also receive protective equipment to use. Participation is at your own risk and participants must follow safety instructions.
Engraving dates back to prehistoric times. Engraving is the predecessor of etching. Unlike etching, where the drawing is obtained by acid action, engraving involves scratching the drawing directly into the glass. An engraver uses a hand pen with a diamond stylus.
Alie Winters of Lemsterglas engraves by hand. She learned the trade as an apprentice from master glass engraver Jaap Deen in Sloten and is happy to share her knowledge during the Ambacht in Beeld Festival.
This is really special: we have invited three Venetian glass blowers to teach workshops and share their knowledge.
Chiara Lee Taiarol, Mariana Oliboni and Andrew Dougherty work in this female run studio El Cocal in Murano, home of the original Ventian glass work. Traditionally, the craft has been male dominated and the trade was passed on from father to son, which makes this studio really stand out.
During this workshop you can learn how to make a wave vase or a wave bowl. There will be a maximum of two participants for a one hour workshop.
Disclaimer: glass is fragile, it may break during cooling down. NB it has to cool down for 24 hours, so you can pick up your work the next day.
“Why did I choose glass? Actually, it chose me. I have tried many materials but glass has a strength, when you work with it you have to be present. You have to respect it, it’s alive. In a certain sense it has led me to live life to the full”
Chiara Lee Taiarol
Language: English
This is really special: we have invited three Venetian glass blowers to teach workshops and share their knowledge.
Chiara Lee Taiarol, Mariana Oliboni and Andrew Dougherty work in this female run studio El Cocal in Murano, home of the original Ventian glass work. Traditionally, the craft has been male dominated and the trade was passed on from father to son, which makes this studio really stand out.
During this workshop you can learn how to make an ornament or paper weight. There will be a maximum of four participants for a one hour workshop.
Disclaimer: glass is fragile, it may break during cooling down. NB it has to cool down for 24 hours, so you can pick up your work the next day.
“Why did I choose glass? Actually, it chose me. I have tried many materials but glass has a strength, when you work with it you have to be present. You have to respect it, it’s alive. In a certain sense it has led me to live life to the full”
Chiara Lee Taiarol
Learn the basic steps of the stained glass craft: glass cutting, lead setting and soldering.
We will bring different colours and textures of pre-cut glass. And lead in various lengths. We have several small designs to choose from.
You will learn to cut glass by hand and to break and grind the glass correctly. You will learn lead drawing, lead setting and soldering. Finally, you will go home with a ‘new’ piece made from reused materials.
Tiara Roquas is the founder of Glasloderij ‘t Lemmet. By now, she has gathered a team of women around her who reinforce each other. The craft was instilled in her through a course, after which much love and passion for the trade followed. From various trade and restoration courses, she found her way into practice. She now runs her own stained-glass company in Amsterdam, focusing mainly on customisation and restoration.
Festival address:
NDSM Loods
NDSM-Plein 85
1033 WC Amsterdam
Postal address:
Stichting Ambacht in Beeld
Kalf 158
1509AH Zaandam
The Netherlands
