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"Rhode Island may be a small state, but Amy Custis and Trinity Stained Glass are grand hosts for the
visiting instructors! There is always a feeling of 'family' when I visit, and I am treated like a
long lost cousin. The atmosphere is loose and fun and the workshops consistantly produce wonderfully
creative results."
- Stu Goldman
Robert Burrell answers a student's questions
"Building one of these beautiful Tiffany lamps was something I had wanted to do for a long time. So when Amy Custis
offered an advanced lamp-building class, I jumped at the chance. And, when my lamp took Third Prize in the national 2004
Art Glass Festival in the Tiffany Style Lamp category, I was absolutely thrilled!"
- Pat Benoit
Two students practice their soldering technique
"Trinity Stained Glass is what we always hope a small business will be: welcoming, personal and highly expert. Amy and
her team took me from complete beginner (as in "you mean glass comes in colors?") to winning my first stained-glass
original design contest in a year and a half. You could not ask for a better partner in the stained glass hobby than Trinity!"
- Eileen MacKrell
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Classes & Workshops
If you've ever wanted to learn how to do stained glass, Trinity's experienced stained glass professionals are ready to
teach you how. We offer classes at all levels - from beginners through advanced.
At Trinity Stained Glass, education is a very important focus. Since we personally don't have the time to do every project
we would like, we love to share our knowledge with our students, so that we have the opportunity to share their pride of
accomplishment, and enjoy success vicariously through their efforts. In addition to our beginner classes, and
the "beyond beginner" continuing education, we offer a full "menu" of intensive learning workshops. We have often
brought in guest teachers of international renown to conduct workshops in their specialties. At the bottom of this page,
you will find a list of workshop "menu" selections.
Introduction to Stained Glass - Beginner Level
Have you always admired the beauty of stained glass and wondered whether making such beautiful objects is something
that you could learn? This one-day workshop is designed to help you answer that question. Essential stained glass skills
can be learned in a relatively short time...but the passion can last a lifetime. Using the American Tiffany Copper Foil
Method, students will cut, grind, foil, and solder a decorative suncatcher which is yours to keep. All tools and
supplies are provided.
Trinity Stained Glass & Windmill Studio is proud of our affiliation with two local and long-established
Adult Continuing Education programs. Although you must register and make schedule inquiries directly with these
institutions, all classes are taught here at Trinity, by our skilled professional teachers.
Both of these institutions have MANY dates scheduled throughout the year. For dates, tuition, and registration information,
please contact either/both:
In addition to the Beginner Classes described above,
Trinity Stained Glass & Windmill Studio will offer the SAME one day beginner class at any time we have four people
who have not registered with either of the above.
- ALL students at Trinity are required to follow safety rules, including "NO SANDALS".
Chances are that you will want to continue your education in stained glass, and Trinity Stained Glass & Windmill
Studio is at your service. Read on for our Continuing Education program.
Continuing Education
At Trinity Stained Glass & Windmill Studio education is a top priority. We are proud to offer a fulll, one-of-a-kind,
Intensive Learning Program. Please call or visit for a copy of the "MENU" for this specialty workshop smorgasbord.
In addition to the extensive selection in our workshop "MENU", we offer continuing regularly scheduled classes,
which we call "BEYOND BEGINNER".
These classes are open to students who have previously taken our one-day beginner class, and/or those who have
comparable experience.
1. Students may register for either:
Half Semester: |
Full Semester: |
4 weeks |
8 weeks |
No make-up classes available |
One make-up class in the "Week 9" Time slot |
Tuition: $ 90 |
Tuition: $ 155 |
All Non-Refundable* Tuition must be paid at Registration.
* Military activation and/or extreme emergency circumstances excluded.
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2. select a Session:
Thursday Mornings: |
9am - 11am |
Thursday Evenings: |
6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Saturday Afternoons: |
2pm - 4pm |
Once you have registered for a session, that is your time slot for the semester. Students
continually registering will have schedule preference for the same time slot.
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and 3. select one or more Semester(s). Start Dates shown below:
· NEW 2008 Class Dates ·
Thursdays: |
Saturdays: |
| January 31 - full & half
February 28 - half
March 9 - full & half
May 8 - half
September 4 - full & half
October 2 - half
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February 2 - full & half
March 1 - half
March 12 - full & half
May 10 - half
September 6 - full & half
October 4 - half
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In June and August 2008, registered student may take individual classes during ANY regular class time for a per-class fee
of $24.00. There are NO CLASSES in JULY.
"STUDIO TIME" is available to any registered student at other times, by
appointment only, at a rate of $10.00 per hour.
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Intensive Learning Program
At Trinity Stained Glass & Windmill Studio education is a top priority. We are proud to offer a full,
one-of-a-kind, Intensive Learning Program. See the "MENU" below, for our smorgasbord of specialty workshops.
"MENU" OF WORKSHOPS
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ APPETIZERS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
At Trinity Stained Glass & Windmill Studio, we serve generous portions of education. In addition to a variety of
workshops taught by internationally known guest artists, we pride ourselves with our own group of multi-talented
instructors - each with their own specialty.
There is nothing more satisfying than creating something beautiful. Stained glass is a stunning addition to any home,
makes a beautiful gift, which could even become a family heirloom. Many of our students go on to become
enthusiastic hobbyists - some have become professionals too. If you can imagine it, we can teach you how to create it!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A LA CARTE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Don't see it on the menu? Our "chefs" will whip up something special for you. Come on into our store, and fill
out a "Request for Knowledge" form, and talk to us about your education needs.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HOUSE SPECIALS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
- Beginner: One Day "Sailboat" Class
- Beginner: Level One - Copper Foil
- Decorative Solder - Level One
- Beyond Decorative Solder - Level 2
- Soldering Better - Tips from the Pros
- Lead Wrap
- Intro to the Lead Came Method - Level One
- Intermediate Lead Came - Level Two
- Mosaic by Direct Method
- Stepping Stones
- Know your Art Glass
- Meet the "Hot Box" - Introduction to Fusing - Level One
- Intermediate Fusing
- "In a Box" - Stained Glass Boxes - The Right Way!
- Tiffany Lamp Construction
- Panel Lamp Construction
- Meet the Morton Glass Shop - Introduction - Level One
- Morton Glass Shop - Level Two
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