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2008 American Glass Guild Conference
Many thanks to everyone who made the 2008 American Glass Guild Conference
such a huge success!
Conference Preprints publication still available
The 2008 Conference Publication is still available for only $20 (includes shipping). Get your copy of the 160-page, illustrated conference papers. Click here to view and print an order form in PDF format.
Included in the publication:
- Nicola Gordon Bowe: A New Byzantium: The Stained Glass Windows by Harry Clarke (1889-1931) in the Honan Chapel, Cork, 1914-1917 and
Brooding Monumental Expressionism and Skilled Craftsmanship: The Stained Glass of Wilhelmina Geddes (1887-1955) - Arthur Femenella and Kathy Jordan: St. Bernard’s – Restoration of Fire Damaged Windows
- Carol Heidschuster: The Role of the Clericus Fabricae – Works Manager – at Lincoln Cathedral, England
- Lance Kasparian: Early Experiments with “Plating” in 19th Century American Stained Glass
- Barbara Krueger: Belcher Mosaic Stained Glass
- H. Tom Küpper: The Restoration & Conservation of the Dean’s Eye Rose Window
- J. Kenneth Leap: The Painted Window at 20
- Gene Mallard: Setting Up an Etching Station in a Glass Studio and the Safe Use and Handling of Hydrofluoric Acid
- Ellen Mandelbaum: Form and Freedom in My Work
- Ellen Miret: Artists Statement
- Nancy Nicholson: Independent Work vs. Commissioned Work
- Donald Samick: Estimating Stained Glass
- E. Scott Taylor: Memorial Window for Pegram’s Battalion
- Geoffrey Wallace: Traditional Method of Masonry Glazing
- David Wilde: French Stained Glass
- E. Crosby Willet: Willet Studios: The First 100 Years
- Diane Wright: Frederick Wilson and Ecclesiastical Design at Tiffany Studios
Order yours today while they are still available!
Photos from the 2008 Conference
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2008 Conference Highlights
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Thursday, July 31 |
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| Workshops: | |
| J. Kenneth Leap | Computer Design - Designing with Glass Eye |
| Debora Coombs | Trace & Texture: Glass Painting with Propylene Glycol |
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Friday, August 1 |
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| Morning workshops: | |
| Judith Schaechter | Rethinking Stained Glass |
| Arthur Femenella and Roberto Rosa | Structure, Support and Installation |
| J. Kenneth Leap | Computer Design - Photoshop Tricks for Designers |
| Lunch | |
| Introductions and Opening Remarks | |
| Dr. Nicola Gordon Bowe | The Life and Work of Harry Clarke |
| Tom Küpper | Lincoln Cathedral - The Conservation of the Dean's Eye Rose Window |
| Artist's Panel: "In Conversation" | Nick Parrendo and Charles Z. Lawrence. Moderated by Debora Coombs. |
| Business Panel: Discussion of Training and Labor Issues | Arthur Femenella, Judith Van Wie and Carol Heidschuster. Moderated by Donald Samick. |
| Cash Bar | |
| Dinner by AGG | A Tribute to Joe: Joseph Barnes, S.A. Bendheim |
| Members Slide Show | |
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Saturday, August 2 |
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| Gene Mallard | Acid Etching: Tips on Setting Up a Safe and Effective Etching Station |
| Arthur Femenella and Kathy Jordan | St. Bernard's - Restoration of Fire Damaged Windows |
| David Wilde | French Stained Glass |
| Lunch by AGG | |
| Dr. Nicola Gordon Bowe | Monumental Modernism: The Stained Glass of Wilhelmina Geddes |
| "Carol Heidschuster, Cathedral Works Manager, Lincoln Cathedral" | The Role of the Clericus Fabricae |
| Nancy Nicholson | Independent Work vs. Commissioned Work |
| J. Kenneth Leap | The Painted Window at 20 |
| "State of the Art" Panel | Joseph Cavalieri, Ginger Ferrell and Tom Krepcio. Moderated by Judith Schaechter |
| Cash Bar | |
| Dinner by AGG | |
| Auction to benefit the James Whitney Scholarship Fund and AGG educational programs | |
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Sunday, August 3 |
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| Ellen Mandelbaum | Direction from the Medium Itself: Message in the Material |
| Lance Kasparian | Early Examples of Plating in American Stained Glass |
| E. Crosby Willet | Willet Studios: Highlights of the First 100 Years |
| Don Samick | Estimating Stained Glass |
| Lunch by AGG | Sacred Partners Talk by Bob Jaeger |
| Barbara Krueger, E. Scott Taylor | Belcher Mosaic Stained Glass |
| Ellen Miret | St Mary’s Church - The Journey from 1993-2007 |
| Diane Wright | Frederick Wilson and Ecclesiastical Design at Tiffany Studios |
| Geoffrey Wallace | Masonry Glazing With Lime Putty Mortar |
| Conservation Panel | Vic Rothman, Roberto Rosa and Drew Anderson - The Proof is in the Putting - Putting it all down for posterity |
| Dinner on your own | |
| Open Roundtable | |
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Monday, August 4 |
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| Stained Glass Tour #1 | |
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Tuesday, August 5 |
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| Stained Glass Tour #2 |
