History of Stained Glass

Colorful sun-splashed brilliance reflects as light passes through the panels of glass. These colors originate from something we refer to as stained glass. What exactly is stained glass, and what is the difference between leaded glass, art glass or faceted glass? This two-part class will focus on the history of stained glass, the making of cathedral and opalescent glass, and how artists have used diverse processes and interpretations in their works of art created from sheets of colored glass.