Name: An Introduction to Leaded Stained Glass
Start: 2025-11-22T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-22T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Appalachian Arts Craft Center

An Introduction to Leaded Stained Glass
Instructor: Marc Rotman
Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Two-Part Workshop
Now that you’ve mastered the copper foil method of Stained Glass, it’s time to learn about the age-old method of lead came. In this introductory class, you will work along with the instructor to build a small leaded glass panel, learning the process along the way. You will be able to select art glass of your choice for your project, but everyone in class will be using the same design to build along with the instructor. We will cover lead stretching, cutting and forming, as well as soldering of lead joints and framing with lead. And, finally, the instructor will demonstrate the cementing and cleaning process, and you will complete this process in class. All materials will be provided by Instructor. *Please advise the instructor if you are pregnant, nursing, or have respiratory concerns and the class will be slightly adjusted to provide an increased level of comfort and safety.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed a beginner-stained glass class and/or have basic experience with glass cutting, copper foil, and soldering.
Age: 16+
Member Rate: $165
Non-Member Rate: $180
Material Fee: $30 (paid directly to instructor)
Registration Deadline: November 15
About the Instructor:
Marc Rotman has worked in the medium of Stained Glass, utilizing both the copper foil and lead techniques for over 28 years. Marc regularly integrates repurposed and recycled items into his original works as they bring inspiration, surprise, and a little fun into each composition. Marc enjoys working with unconventional elements, finding them both inspirational and challenging at the same time. Marc has exhibited at the Fountain City Library, The Emporium, the Big Ears Festival and the Rossini Festival, along with numerous “Makers Markets” within the East TN region. Marc also teaches stained glass in his home studio as well as in other Art Centers around the region. Marc also enjoys his association with the Arts and Culture Alliance and The Maker City organizations.