January 22, 2027 9am-4pm Instructor: Kristin Culotta
Explore the relationship between stained glass form, movement, and balance in this all-day workshop focused on kinetic design. Students will create stained glass mobiles that shift and interact with light while learning how individual glass elements can be arranged into a cohesive, dynamic composition.
Using the copper foil method, students will design and assemble their own unique mobile structures while exploring the principles of spacing, weight distribution, and balance. Instruction will cover dimensional planning and assembly techniques for creating stable pieces designed for natural movement. Students may choose to create several smaller pieces or focus on one more complex composition, leaving with completed mobile work and new skills for designing stained glass that engages with light, space, and motion.
This workshop is open to all skill levels.
All materials are provided. If you already own stained glass tools, feel free to bring your preferred studio equipment, including your favorite glass cutting & breaking tools.
Kristin Culotta is a stained glass artist and educator based in Camas, Washington, teaching workshops for students across the United States. Influenced by Bauhaus, Art Deco, and geometric abstraction, her work emphasizes form, structure, and the inherent qualities of glass. Color, texture, and light are treated as essential design elements, resulting in a modern visual language.
Kristin holds a BFA in Fine Art Photography from California State University, Long Beach. Her background in photography & experimental techniques continues to inform her approach to stained glass, influencing her exploration of composition, contrast, and the relationship between light and form.
Since discovering stained glass in 2013, she has built a full-time artistic practice rooted in contemporary design and meticulous craftsmanship. After leaving the Southern California concrete jungle for the forests of the Pacific Northwest, she established a studio tucked among towering trees and abundant wildlife, where she creates original work, specializes in custom commissions, and develops workshops that emphasize thoughtful design, technical skill, and confidence through creation.
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