RDW Glass is offering an exciting Stained Glass Residency, taking place over 3 weeks in July 2027, offering artists the chance to learn and develop stained glass skills, explore different techniques and create work independently and collaboratively, while celebrating Glasgow’s history and craftsmanship.
Closing date: 31 May 2027
RDW Glass is offering an exciting Stained Glass Residency, taking place over 3 weeks in July 2027 (Monday 12th of July to Friday 30th of July). This unique opportunity, led by glass artists Keira McLean, Richard Welsh and Caireen Stuart, invites artists of all backgrounds to explore stained glass as a storytelling medium. Located in the East End of Glasgow, the residency offers a nurturing environment in a working glass studio to develop your skills, collaborate with fellow artists and contribute to the city’s storied tradition of glass craftsmanship.
The residency covers all aspects of a working studio from design, painting, leading and soldering, repair and restoration, copper foiling and creating a collaborative stained glass window. The first week will be an intensive learning week of different techniques; repair and restoration, stained glass painting, etching, copperfoil, leadwork, glass fusing etc. Week 2 is more self directed, and artists can focus on their particular field of interest and make a variety of things from leaded panels to more sculptural pieces. In Week 3, the artists will make a collaborative panel on the social history of Glasgow, from designing the cartoon (stained glass drawing) to installation of the panel. The artists will also be taken on visits, installs and on site repairs depending on what’s happening in the studio at that time.
RDW Glass Studio's work is about unearthing the forgotten or neglected histories of everyday people whilst promoting and sharing knowledge of this endangered craft. They want to build community with other artists and add to the rich and diverse landscape of stained glass.
Residency dates: Monday 12th of July to Friday 30th of July 2027 (3 weeks – some weekend participation)
Location: RDW Glass Studio, Dennistoun, East End, Glasgow, Scotland
Price: £1,750 (This price includes a £500 deposit to be paid to secure your place)
Please note: While accommodation is not provided, RDW Glass can recommend excellent places to stay in the area. Artists based in Scotland can commute to the studio.
To apply, please send an email stating your interest along with a CV or digital biography to caireen@rdwglass.com using the subject line RDW Glass Residency.
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