Repair and Conservation of Historic Stained Glass with Steve Hartley [REGISTER HERE]
This hands-on course will introduce proper evaluation and documentation techniques for stained glass conservation. Students will participate in repairing a 19th Century stained glass window while practicing conservation techniques including cleaning, copper foil repairs and chemical edge bonding. Restoration painting including glass selection and color matching historic pigments will be discussed and practiced.
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| Steve Hartley |
A current PhD candidate at the University of York, England, Stephen Hartley earned his M.F.A. in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art and Design. He has participated in the restoration of more than thirty historic sites, winning awards from the Historic Savannah Foundation for his work. Steve has taught at SCAD and Armstrong Atlantic State University and lead the Historic Preservation and Restoration program at Savannah Technical College. He is internationally recognized for his work in the field and has served as a peer reviewer for the Association for Preservation Technology. Steve is also a member of the International College of Traditional Practitioners (ITCP), a branch of the Prince’s Trust for the Built Environment.
Hartley is academically active, having presented at the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments (IASTE) in Beirut Lebanon, International Trades Education Symposium (ITES) in Lincoln, England, as well as several conferences within the United Sates. He has also assisted in organizing major preservation conferences. In 2012 he was Workshop Chair for the Association for Preservation Technology’s International Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, where he led a post conference workshop on stained glass restoration, as well as chairing a paper session.
In 2013 Hartley won the Artisan Award from the American Institute of Architects, Savannah Chapter for his dedication to teaching and practicing historic preservation in Savannah and the low country.
His professional affiliations include:
National Trust for Historic Preservation
International Council for Monuments and Sites
Association for Preservation Technology
Preservation Trades Network
Timber Framer’s Guild of North America
Artist Blacksmith Association of North America
US Green Building Council
American Glass Guild
Students will learn to assess a stained glass window, complete a condition report and recommend a treatment plan. Proper procedures for removing, transporting and safely handling stained glass panels will be discussed. Heath and safety in the studio will be addressed. Students will learn to recognize and treat deflection, paint loss and repair broken and missing pieces. Techniques for Dutchmans, copper foil repairs, and chemical bonding will be demonstrated and practiced. During this class the instructors will repair a 19th century Mayer of Munich window. Students will also benefit from a behind the scenes tour of the Pitcairn collection of Medieval glass at Glencairn Museum where the unique problems involved with conserving medieval glass will be discussed.2. What prior experience do students need?
A basic understanding of stained glass techniques is helpful but not necessary. Students of all levels are welcome. Students may prepare by reviewing this text on stained glass restoration guidelines.3. What do you say to students who are concerned because they have no prior experience with glass or with design?
Anyone interested history, conservation or stewardship will benefit from the material presented in this workshop. This is a rare opportunity to get practical hands-on-training and participate in the restoration of an historic panel.4. What do you offer to students with intermediate or advanced experience?
This class has been specifically designed to provide professional training for serious students who are pursuing a deeper understanding of restoration techniques and for those responsible for the stewardship of historic windows.5. What do students make in this class to take home?
Students will make samples of edge gluing, copper foil repairs and Dutchmans. Student will complete a sample condition report that will help them in assessing future projects. Additionally students will produce color samples of glass pigments for reference in their own studio.6. What tools, supplies or preparatory designs do students need to bring to the class?
Students should bring a sketchbook and drawing materials. A pad of tracing paper. A journal for note taking. Students may also use a digital camera during the workshop. All tools & supplies for class projects will be provided.7. Do you supply handouts, material lists or class notes?
Handouts and a bibliography of further resources will be provided. Students are responsible for taking their own class notes.8. Are you available for continuing dialogue after the class ends?
Yes, students frequently call or email me with ongoing questions.
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