Stained Glass: A Closer Look at the Montrose Panels
During this course, students will make their own stained glass panels inspired by the Montrose Panels. Carved in oak, the panels were originally made in 1520 for a hospital founded by the Abbot of Cambuskenneth.
The carvings feature plants suffused with Christian symbolism: roses for the Virgin Mary, grapes and vines for Christ and his followers, the Scottish bluebell stands for humility and gratitude, and the oak tree represents Christ's strength in adversity.
These panels are beautiful in their simplicity and have been created with great thought and meaning. For this reason, the tutor has chosen six different panels which are well suited to being translated into stained glass. Even though the designs are pre-made you will have freedom to make them your own through the way you paint them.
Students will work on two projects throughout the course. The first project involves painting a readymade design from the panels on clear glass, providing a solid foundation for working with paint on this medium, including line work and creating subtle tonal variations.
The second project will consist of making a panel from a choice of six readymade designs based directly on imagery from the panels. These will be made by you cutting different pieces of coloured glass. You will then paint and fire the pieces of glass, apply leading, ultimately finishing the panels with lead putty. Depending on time constraints, students who complete two layers of painting may have the opportunity to apply silver stain.
You will leave at the end of the week with one finished coloured stained glass panel and one clear piece of painted glass. You will have the option to solder hanging hooks onto both pieces if you would like.
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During this course, students will make their own stained glass panels inspired by the Montrose Panels. Carved in oak, the panels were originally made in 1520 for a hospital founded by the Abbot of Cambuskenneth.
The carvings feature plants suffused with Christian symbolism: roses for the Virgin Mary, grapes and vines for Christ and his followers, the Scottish bluebell stands for humility and gratitude, and the oak tree represents Christ's strength in adversity.
These panels are beautiful in their simplicity and have been created with great thought and meaning. For this reason, the tutor has chosen six different panels which are well suited to being translated into stained glass. Even though the designs are pre-made you will have freedom to make them your own through the way you paint them.
Students will work on two projects throughout the course. The first project involves painting a readymade design from the panels on clear glass, providing a solid foundation for working with paint on this medium, including line work and creating subtle tonal variations.
The second project will consist of making a panel from a choice of six readymade designs based directly on imagery from the panels. These will be made by you cutting different pieces of coloured glass. You will then paint and fire the pieces of glass, apply leading, ultimately finishing the panels with lead putty. Depending on time constraints, students who complete two layers of painting may have the opportunity to apply silver stain.
You will leave at the end of the week with one finished coloured stained glass panel and one clear piece of painted glass. You will have the option to solder hanging hooks onto both pieces if you would like.
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