Is stained glass art becoming increasingly secular?
As with all art, stained glass continues to be appreciated for its transforming effects in both religious and secular spaces. Are the majority of stained glass artists self-taught or are there professional courses in stained glass production? I’m not sure I can answer the first part of the question, but I know that architectural glass courses are becoming fewer. Skills such as glass painting are hard to teach as it can take years to really get a good grip. One of the joy’s in working for Roy Coomber was that he had over 50 years of experience as a glass painter yet he is still experimenting and trying out different ways of painting, which makes him an excellent teacher. How do you find clients and receive commissions? So far it’s been word of mouth. I haven’t had to advertise or apply for commissions. Though I did once trade a window for some Spanish lessons! Have you undertaken any business skills training whilst building your practice? I haven’t taken any business skills training, bu
