Stained glass is an art of light, color, and gesture. Through glass and transparency, it allows for the creation of evocative works that transform a space and its atmosphere. Long associated with heritage, stained glass is experiencing a true resurgence of interest and is inspiring a growing number of artists, craftspeople, designers, and enthusiasts of contemporary creation.

During this five-day immersive workshop, master glassmaker Bryce Bianconi will share the technical and artistic foundations of his craft. Trained in Chartres and Nancy by master glassmakers, he has been developing a practice that blends traditional know-how with a contemporary approach for over twenty years.

Throughout the workshop, participants will discover the essential techniques of stained glass, learn to work with glass, and play with light to create their own compositions. An accessible and inspiring experience, designed as a time for discovery, experimentation, and creation.

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Analyze traditional stained glass techniques: cutting, fusing, painting on glass, and lead-came assembly
• Understand the steps involved in restoring an old stained glass window
• Explore the creative potential of contemporary stained glass
• Create their own original piece
• Develop a critical eye for the relationship between light, color, material, and space

From its ancient origins to its medieval heyday, stained glass has long adorned religious buildings with luminous narratives, blending spirituality, color, and architecture. But this art of glass, far from being frozen in the past, has continued to evolve.
Reinterpreted in the 20th century by artists such as Chagall, Soulages, and Léger, it moved beyond churches to explore new territories: public buildings, contemporary interiors, and works of art.

Today, stained glass is experiencing a true renaissance. Freed from its figurative constraints, it explores transparency, textures, and contrasts of light. Whether abstract, geometric, or minimalist, it finds its place in design, architecture, and scenography, in close dialogue with the surrounding space.

However, training opportunities in this craft remain scarce. Outside of a few specialized institutions, opportunities to learn stained glass techniques, particularly with a contemporary approach, are limited. This reality makes direct instruction from practicing glass artists, in immersive and practical formats, all the more valuable.

At the crossroads of tradition and innovation, stained glass today reaffirms its vitality: a living craft, serving visual experimentation and the power of light to evoke emotion.

Day 1

Morning

• Start of the workshop week with a 3-hour introductory lecture
• Presentation of tools and materials
• Demonstration of creating a small stained glass panel by the instructor
• Question and answer session

Afternoon

• Creating a tracing template based on the provided design
• Marking the lead channels
• Glass cutting practice
• Glass cutting workshop

Day 2

Morning

• Cutting the glass pieces for the assigned project

Afternoon

• Lead-came assembly of the assigned project

Day 3

Morning

• Lead-came assembly
• Tin soldering

Afternoon

• Start of the second project
• Tracing / creating a template based on the design
• Glass cutting practice / Color selection (choosing glass types and colors)
• Start of glass cutting for the second project

Day 4

Morning

• Glass cutting for the second project

Afternoon

• Lead-came assembly for the second project

Day 5

Morning

• Lead-came assembly for the second project

Afternoon

• Tin soldering for the second project
• Sealing both completed panels with sealant
• Cleaning and tidying the workshop

Bryce Bianconi

Master Glass Artist and Founder of Bianconi Stained Glass Studio

A passionate master glass artist and founder of Bianconi Stained Glass Studio, Bryce Bianconi continues an exceptional craft tradition, where time-honored techniques and contemporary design come together. For over 20 years, he has worked in Paris and the Île-de-France region to preserve the beauty of stained glass heritage, while also reinventing this art form through modern, custom-designed pieces.

With his team, Bryce dedicates a significant portion of his work to the maintenance and restoration of antique stained glass, whether in religious buildings, historic structures, or private residences. Each piece, delicate and steeped in history, receives meticulous attention, respecting traditional techniques: painting on glass, leadwork repair, and double glazing. Interventions are tailored to each project, carried out either on-site using the direct painting technique or in the studio, ensuring complete and lasting restoration.

But the Bianconi Stained Glass Studio is not limited to conservation: it reinterprets stained glass as a living art form, creating contemporary works that play with opacity, transparency, textures, and colors. Bryce particularly favors geometric designs and subtle harmonies of refined colors, conceived in close collaboration with architects and interior designers. For him, stained glass is primarily a dialogue between light and space, enhancing architectural volumes and transforming interior atmospheres.

True to the values ​​of authenticity, elegance, and precision, Bryce and his team remain responsive and enthusiastic, ready to take on the most demanding projects with recognized professionalism, whether for private clients or businesses.

• Classroom, multipurpose room, workshops with professional equipment
• Materials provided
• Individual and collaborative work
• Hands-on workshop activities
• Active participation and experimentation by participants are encouraged

• Group and individual progress monitoring, with regular updates
• Self-assessment of technical skills acquired
• Group feedback session
• Attendance sheet for each half-day session
• Certificate of completion issued by Campus MaNa