Stained Glass Classes Beginning

St. Joseph Ministries Architectural Stained Glass has released its fall and winter class schedule which includes a holiday workshop featuring creation of a stained glass Nativity set. A variety of professional courses are held at the 2,500 square foot studio. The studio is located at 2745 Industry Center Road, Unit 6,

Classes are for those with an interest in stained glass art and glass painting. In addition to learning new methods and techniques, students will discover the spirituality of art.

The classes are taught by Sister Diane Couture, a renowned stained glass artist and recipient of the 2012 ROWITA (Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts) Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more information, visit www.ssjstainedglass.com. Register early for class sizes are limited. To register for a class or workshop, call669-5388.

Classes and workshop

Stained Glass:

Beginner, Leaded Glass & Glass Painting — Fridays 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 21 to Oct. 26; Mondays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24 to Oct. 29. Cost: $200 ($150 class fee plus a lab fee of $50 for all supplies). Students will need to have their own set of tools. The complete tool kit can be purchased from the studio for $175.

3D Nativity Scene Workshop:

Nov. 3 and 4: This two-day workshop is offered to teach students how to create three-dimensional figures of Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child. Cost: $300 including supplies. Experience in stained glass is necessary.

Special 3D Three Kings Class:

Friday 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 2 to Dec. 4; Mondays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5 to Dec. 10. This special class will focus on teaching students to create a set of three richly garbed, three-dimensional Kings to add to their Nativity scenes. In addition, patterns will be furnished to allow students to create other figures such as a shepherd boy, angels, and animals to complete their Nativity scenes. Cost is $225 ($150 class fee plus a lab fee of $75 for all supplies.)

Class Registration

Students must be registered a week before the classes begin. There is a $25 cancellation fee. Call 669-5388 to register.