Jessica Lambinet wants to prove that stained glass goes beyond the framework of sacred art to integrate harmoniously into residential and commercial spaces, by adopting resolutely contemporary approaches.
She thus strives to adapt this artistic profession to the needs of housing, and has succeeded in making stained glass contemporary and accessible.
Restoring the nobility of this often overlooked practice helps to preserve a centuries-old know-how that deserves our full attention.

At the end of the training, the trainee will be able to:

• Set stained glass elements with lead
• Learn the traditional gestures of the stained glass maker
• Make glass cuts dedicated to the development of stained glass
• Weld elements intended for stained glass work

In her studio, Jessica Lambinet creates resolutely contemporary stained glass windows, playing with light and exploring the notions of visible and invisible, while preserving the functional dimension of her works. Whether integrated into a window, as a jewel, or even as an everyday object, she designs her stained glass windows as coherent sets, rich in interpretations.
Her specialty lies in working with cold glass, which she then combines with other materials to give it different shapes. She also uses techniques such as sandblasting, glass painting and gilding to create works that oscillate between abstraction and figuration.

Alongside her, learners will approach various aspects of this practice.

Day 1

Round table and discussions on the objectives of each participant
General presentation of the 5-day training
Explanation of the safety rules in the workshop related to the lead material
Presentation of the project to be carried out
Drawing, reflection on the transcription of a drawing in stained glass
Adjustment of the models and choice of glass
Tracing

Day 2

Retrospective of the stages of the day before and objectives of the day
Calibration
Cutting the glass
Summary of the day and feelings of the learners

Day 3

Retrospective of the acquired knowledge of the day before
Lead crimping
Soldering of the panels and cleaning
Summary of the day

Day 4

Retrospective of the acquired knowledge of the day before
Assembly of the 6 faces
Launch of the individual project with the copper technique called Tiphany
Presentation of the work to be carried out by differentiating the traditional technique from that used
Design and tracing phase
Calibration and cutting of the glass
Summary of the day

Day 5

Retrospective of the previous day's steps and today's objectives
Copper crimping
Soldering
Cleaning
Finishing projects
Discussions on the stained glass profession
Review of the day
Review of the training
Tidying up the workshop

Founded by Jessica Lambinet, JLA Vitrail is a workshop specializing in the creation of contemporary stained glass windows and the restoration of old pieces. Its entirely custom-made creations adapt to the architectural context and the unique universe of each client.
Whether it is wall decorations, artistic privacy screens or lighting fixtures, Jessica excels in the art of playing with material effects, exploring the depth and variations of light from day to night. Her goal is to compose a true poetry between light and glass, offering a daily invitation to travel and wonder. She deploys the creativity of stained glass in the fields of hospitality, commerce and for individuals, while restoring old stained glass windows in accordance with the rules of art and the original work.
With experience acquired in several workshops specializing in conservation and restoration, both in France and abroad, Jessica masters the essential know-how to ensure the preservation of your stained glass windows for future generations.
Passionate about glass and the ambivalence of materials, Jessica Lambinet expresses her creativity through the creation of stained glass windows. By reworking clear glass (bubbled, striated, artisanal or industrial) using colors and material effects, she offers herself great artistic freedom, thus giving birth to magnificent visual and sensory compositions. In her work, glass becomes a true creative partner. The movement and depth that she generates by freeing herself from structural constraints, allowing the glass to express itself outside the lead lines, establish a beautiful harmony between these two materials in her stained glass windows.

• Classroom, multipurpose room, workshops with professional equipment
• Supply of materials
• Individual and collaborative work
• Workshop work
• Active participation and experimentation of participants are favored

• Collective and personalized monitoring of work, regular updates
• Self-assessment of technical skills
• Collective restitution
• Sign-in sheet per half-day
• Certificate of completion issued by Campus MaNa