Medieval Stained Glass Tour at Glencairn Museum

Come out to the on Saturday, Feb. 4 for its Stained Glass Tour and Demonstration: Understanding Medieval Stained Glass.

Over a thousand years ago three guilds of craftsmen worked collaboratively to create the sacred art of stained glass. This 3-hour tour will focus on the roles of the artisans that made windows for the medieval cathedrals and include a demonstration of historic techniques. Participants will be treated to a rare behind the scenes look at the extraordinary collection of medieval stained glass at Glencairn Museum, the nation’s finest collection in a private museum.

About the Instructor: J. Kenneth Leap has been painting on glass for 25 years. He currently holds a position as the Education Chair of the American Glass Guild. He is the Stained Glass Artist in Residence at Glencairn Museum. He is an associate artist at the Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center in Millville, NJ where he maintains a studio and offers additional classes. For more information please visit www.jkennethleap.com.

The event is from 1-4 p.m.

Admission: $35/person. Space is limited, reservations required. Contact Doreen Carey at 267-502-2981 or doreen.carey@glencairnmuseum.org to book your spot today!