January 23, 2027 9am-4pm Instructor: Kristin Culotta
Discover the art of dimensional stained glass through the creation of a functional, sculptural box. Students will design and build a hinged-lid box featuring a specialty construction technique that allows the lid to remain open without a chain. Explore advanced box-building techniques while incorporating faceted jewels, pressed materials, and layered embellishments to create depth, texture, and visual complexity.
This workshop introduces new approaches to three-dimensional design, including structural planning, hardware installation, and refined finishing techniques that can be applied to future stained glass projects. Students will leave with a unique display piece and expanded skills for creating dimensional work.
This workshop is open to all skill levels. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of stained glass construction, while experienced students will build on their skills with dimensional box construction, specialty hinge techniques, and advanced finishing methods.
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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