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josephcavalieri
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During a residency in Brazil we found a small window with cracks and missing pieces. The administrators asked me to return to do repairs. Looking for a Workshop/Private Class to Learn Techniques to Restore a Stained Glass Window. Please send recommendations to Joseph Cavalieri at:
Please post your reply here and exchange emails with Joseph through PMs. Please DO NOT post your email on a public board.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 02:10 pm |
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CZL
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You don't need a work shop,
you need an apprenticeship.
CZ
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| Posted: Tue Jan 3rd, 2012 03:32 pm |
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Joseph, it's not a good idea to post your email on the internet. That makes you open to people who can send you spam, viruses, and even hijack your email address. I am going to delete your email from your post to protect you. I will make sure that you are set up to receive posts in your email. Then you can contact the person/persons who answer through PMs on this board. It is okay to exchange email addresses in PMs, because they are private. If you don't know how to use PMs, I can walk you through it.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 4th, 2012 12:28 am |
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In the absence of an apprentice system in these days, is in fact the existance of this organization at least partially a result of the fact that there isn't a straight path to learning of restoration skills?
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| Posted: Wed Jan 4th, 2012 12:53 am |
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In the abscence of your ability to do ALL the work to restore the window, what DO you know how to do? and where are you located? that could make a difference as to what kind of help you can get. Brazill is a big country, the corner of the window I see reminds me of some panels we restored from Sao Paulo in the late 90's?
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CZL
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I took a quick look at that section,
it seemed to be missing painted work
and maybe some acid etched flash glass.
These two techniques can not be taught in one short session. I was half joking when I suggested an apprenticeship. But in fact that or some thing like it ( time spent with a master craftsmen) is how those disciplines are learned.
CZ
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| Posted: Wed Jan 4th, 2012 03:37 pm |
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Kal Tiki
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The most important knowledge for a restorer to have is "know what you don't know". You know that you don't know how to do it but you don't know that you shouldn't tackle this job. An experienced painter and restorer should do it and you should lean over their shoulder so you can get a first taste of restoration.
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Thanks for the replies. I am based in New York City. I have a good grasp of painting on glass skills
Repairs (glue and reconstruction) is what I need to learn. I am def open to an apprenticeship.
Please post any recommendations or contacts for apprenticeships in the US here,
or better yet email me at cavaglass (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks - jc
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Hi Joseph,
I think many of those questions are answered as you encounter them. I have watched many people post these questions on line here and other sites to get the opinions of those around, then sift through the noise to come to a conclusion.
As far as learning gluing and other basic conservation techniques a head of time, that is a great Idea. You live in the right city for that. I have seen amazing work done by Mary Clerkin Higgins, Vic Rothman, and Drew Anderson who all live near you. All are members of the AGG. And have all shown an interest in helping to spread quality information. I would call or email them with some specific questions. Maybe one could spend a day with you doing some hands on work to get you started, then follow you through the process on line, so we can all learn from your courage to jump in with both feet.
2 years ago I got in over my head. Vic and Rebecca have kept me from drowning many, many times. Sort of an on-line, on site, apprenticeship. I could not be more grateful, and have learned so much.
Good Luck!Last edited on Sun Jan 8th, 2012 06:07 pm by Judy K
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excellent - will do.
thanks Judy.
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A true apprenticeship of old is still far better, but if that is not possible, and it seems it is not, then the associations of AGG members and on-line questioning is a great way to learn. AGG has offered some amazing pre-conference classes too.
I would rather have worked under someone for years, than to have learned off site. There are still very basic processes that I fight with, having never seen them live. But it is coming to me and my work is more than passible with their help and tutelage. There are no words to describe how grateful I am to my teachers.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10th, 2012 02:36 am |
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What I see missing from the approach of many new-comers is standards for their work. I suspect that an old fashioned apprenticeship would have provided criteria by which to judge the work as it progressed and when it was done.
Almost anyone can learn the basics; many can re-invent that wheel and finish the project, but fewer seem to strive to make it professional in content or appearance.
My 2ยข - Tod
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If you are still interested in a stained glass apprentiship, Vetrate Artistiche Toscane in Siena, Italy offers one. I have attached their brochure. I attended one there myself. Attachment: VAT_brochure_4pgs.pdf (Downloaded 51 times)
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