A Beginner's Guide to The Leading Method
*Beginner’s Guide to The Leading Method is paused until February 2026. To get on the waitlist please email Kerbi
Beginner’s Guide to The Leading Method is a four-week class that meets every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Classes are on a rolling basis, start when you're ready.
In this class, we explore leading, the original stained glass method dating back to the late 11th century! We share everything we know about this historic art form and its traditional stained glass leading techniques, beginning from initial design to final fabrication. Completing this class will leave you with a proper foundational skill set capable of scaling, designing, and fabricating successful future projects.
In addition to learning leading, we cover techniques in floral pressing and how to use your finished panel as a negative while creating cyanotypes. This class is perfect for people of all skill levels who are eager to try something new. No previous stained glass knowledge is necessary.
*Beginner’s Guide to The Leading Method is paused until February 2026. To get on the waitlist please email Kerbi
Beginner’s Guide to The Leading Method is a four-week class that meets every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Classes are on a rolling basis, start when you're ready.
In this class, we explore leading, the original stained glass method dating back to the late 11th century! We share everything we know about this historic art form and its traditional stained glass leading techniques, beginning from initial design to final fabrication. Completing this class will leave you with a proper foundational skill set capable of scaling, designing, and fabricating successful future projects.
In addition to learning leading, we cover techniques in floral pressing and how to use your finished panel as a negative while creating cyanotypes. This class is perfect for people of all skill levels who are eager to try something new. No previous stained glass knowledge is necessary.
*Beginner’s Guide to The Leading Method is paused until February 2026. To get on the waitlist please email Kerbi
Beginner’s Guide to The Leading Method is a four-week class that meets every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Classes are on a rolling basis, start when you're ready.
In this class, we explore leading, the original stained glass method dating back to the late 11th century! We share everything we know about this historic art form and its traditional stained glass leading techniques, beginning from initial design to final fabrication. Completing this class will leave you with a proper foundational skill set capable of scaling, designing, and fabricating successful future projects.
In addition to learning leading, we cover techniques in floral pressing and how to use your finished panel as a negative while creating cyanotypes. This class is perfect for people of all skill levels who are eager to try something new. No previous stained glass knowledge is necessary.
Kerbi Urbanowski teaches Sunlight Techniques. You can find Kerbi’s work at the MOCA Museum Store in Los Angeles and through their website www.kerbiurbanowski.com.
About The Leading Method: The historic stained glass leading process is a well-respected craft that involves assembling colorful glass pieces within lead cames, creating intricate patterns and designs. Skilled artisans meticulously cut, shape, and solder the lead strips to form a sturdy framework that holds the glass in place. This ancient technique, cherished for centuries, continues to produce breathtaking works of art that adorn windows in churches, cathedrals, and architectural wonders worldwide.
About Cyanotypes: Cyanotypes, a photographic printing process dating back to the 19th century, utilize a solution of iron compounds to produce cyan-blue prints, originally developed by Sir John Herschel in 1842. By placing light-sensitive paper beneath the glass and exposing it to UV light, the intricate patterns and textures of the stained glass are transferred onto the paper, resulting in captivating cyanotype images with a distinct aesthetic character.
About Floral Pressing: Floral pressing techniques in stained glass offer artisans a unique avenue to incorporate natural elements into their creations. By delicately embedding pressed botanical specimens between glass layers, craftsmen achieve exquisite designs that infuse organic beauty into traditional stained glass.