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18This summer, immerse yourself in time-honored craft
traditions deeply rooted in the picturesque Bryn Athyn Historic District,
located just outside the city of Philadelphia. Take advantage of this
extraordinary setting where you can study some of the most beautiful
decorative artwork and unique architecture in North America.
Working under the direction of master craftsmen, you will gain inspi-
ration from two of Bryn Athyn’s national historic landmarks, Glencairn
Museum, a 20th-century medieval-style castle, and the Bryn Athyn
Cathedral, a widely renowned Gothic and Romanesque style structure.
Glencairn Museum has over 260 medieval stained glass works of art,
such as the twelfth-century Flight Into Egypt panel from the Royal Abbey
at St. Denis, Paris and a thirteenth-century Grisaille Panel, from the
Salisbury Cathedral. Up-close study of works like these will allow you
to appreciate the striations in the original blown glass and the tapering
brush strokes on its surface. Glencairn’s twelfth- to sixteenth-century
medieval manuscripts feature meticulous calligraphy with exquisite
border designs. The museum’s expansive entryway, stairwell, chapel,
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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and great hall are covered (floor to ceiling) with intricate mosaic work. Their
subtle coloring and symbolic imagery will help develop and refine your ability
to select and combine colors to create meaningful artwork.
At Bryn Athyn Cathedral every surface exemplifies Arts and Crafts handiwork:
The contours of carefully chiseled stonework set off amazing color varia-
tions, and the juxtaposition of different kinds of stone create striking color
combinations. The figurative and decorative capitals are brilliant examples of
different stone carving techniques. If you are interested in metal forging, you
will appreciate the intricate scroll-work of monel doors, as well as handmade
door knobs, keys, and locking mechanisms throughout the cathedral. You can
handle the railings, hinges, and bolts made by master craftsmen at the turn
of the twentieth century.
2018 Workshop Instructor Calendar
Workshop June 18-22 June 25-29 July 9-13 July 16-20
Glass (p.4) J. Kenneth Leap Stephen Hartley
Metal (p.6) Warren Holzman John Rais Mike Rossi
Stone (p.8) Jens Langlotz Simeon Warren
Mosaics (p.10) Carol Stirton-Broad
Glencairn Museum
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Outdoor Sculptural Objects with Ricky BoscarinoJune 27– July 1 — $675
Our workshop will guide you through the process of designing, fabricating and installing large-scale permanent mosaics
for EXTERIOR or interior architectural settings. Each student will create a personal mosaic using the appropriate indirect
mosaic technique for their materials, and take the artwork home for installation. Additionally, you will gain experience
in collaborative design, fabrication, and installation as a group by creating an architectural mosaic for the Bryn Athyn
College campus.
Born into an artistic family dating back to the time of the Medici, Ricky Boscarino, aka: Ricky of Luna Parc, has continued
the lineage of artistry and craftsmanship. His Largest work in progress is his home and atelier Luna Parc, begun in 1989.
A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in 1982, Ricky continues to create whimsical, sophisticated work in a
variety of media including metal, clay, glass, wood and cement.
Color Exploration with Glass Enamel with J. Kenneth LeapJune 25-29 — $675
Imagine 5 days in the studio lab where you experiment with
painting color on glass, finally understand the difference
between frits, enamels, and stains, practice historic
techniques and develop contemporary applications. Direct
painting, stenciling, marbling, airbrushing, screen printing,
decal, and photo transfer will be introduced. Kiln prep and
firing schedules will be covered in detail.
Learn a vocabulary of processes that will equip you to
embark on a lifetime of studio practice. These techniques
can be applied to stained glass, fused glass, or blown forms.
This will be a lively and fast-paced class – learn to paint
with freedom, confidence, and spontaneity as we unlock
the potential of color on glass.
J. Kenneth Leap began his career in 1987 when he opened
his studio, The Painted Window, a year after earning a BFA
from the Rhode Island School of Design. He is primarily
known for his public art installations throughout New
Jersey. He is an ambassador artist for Wheaton Arts in
Millville, NJ where he has maintained his primary studio
since 1994. He is also an artist in residence at Glencairn
Museum in Bryn Athyn, PA and teaches stained glass at
Bryn Athyn College.
Stained Glass Conservation with Stephen Hartley and J. Kenneth LeapJuly 9-13 — $675
This hands-on course will introduce proper evaluation and
documentation techniques for stained glass conservation.
Students will practice conservation techniques such as
cleaning, copper foil repairs, and chemical edge bonding.
Co-instructor J. Kenneth Leap will cover restoration painting
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techniques including glass selection, cover plates, and matching
historic pigments.
Stephen Hartley is Head of the Building Arts program at Bryn
Athyn College. He has participated in the restoration of more
than 40 sites, winning awards from the Historic Savannah
Foundation for his work. Besides teaching at Bryn Athyn, Hartley
has also taught at SCAD and Armstrong State University and
lead the Historic Preservation and Restoration program at
Savannah Technical College. He is internationally recognized for
his work in the field and has served on numerous national and
international boards. He holds an MFA in historic preservation
from the Savannah College of Art and Design and is a PhD
candidate at the University of York.
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GlassDon’t miss this unique opportunity to study glass painting in a breathtaking historical
setting: Glencairn Museum. Familiarize yourself with Old World techniques by observing
Glencairn’s collection of stained glass panels from the Middle Ages. After studying the
fluid brush strokes found on actual 12th-century windows, you will be inspired to create
your own masterpiece.
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Painting with an Iron Palette with Warren Holzman
June 18–22 — $675
Students will learn the fundamentals related to chasing
and repousse in steel. Repousse is an exciting way
to create relief images in steel that exist somewhere
between drawing and sculpture. The approach will focus
on dynamic image development, not unlike composition
related to painting. Projects will focus on larger scale
pieces created over a wood stump. The course will
cover design development, tool making, and finishing.
Warren Holzman is a Philadelphia–based artist working
in forged and fabricated metals, and owns Holzman Iron
Studio LTD, a respected professional practice executing
craftwork in metals for residential and commercial
clients around the globe. He has received several public
art commissions and his work is included in private
collections in Philadelphia and nationally, most notably
the new metalwork at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral and
Glencairn Museum. He is the blacksmithing instructor
at Bryn Athyn College, and has taught at Peters Valley
School of Crafts, Penland School of Crafts, New England
School of Metalwork, University of the Arts, and Moore
College of Art and Design. He has been the visiting
artist and lecturer at Kent State University, SUNY New
Paltz, and The California Blacksmithing Association.
Forged by Design with Mike Rossi
June 16-20— $675
This class will focus on using the techniques of
blacksmithing to make useful objects for the home. Starting
with fundamental hand-forging exercises, we’ll quickly
move into self-directed assignments. Each student will
complete 2-3 small projects, and gain an understanding of
the versatility and characteristics of forging steel. Inspired
by the amazing metalwork of the Bryn Athyn Historic
District, we’ll also discuss the relationship of architecture
to design in metal. Plan on working hard, having fun, and
leaving with some new work!
Mike Rossi is the principal of Rossi Metal Design based
in Philadelphia, specializing in unique architectural works
and sculpture. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he has a BFA in
blacksmithing from Northern Michigan University, and an
MFA in metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He
has exhibited nationally and internationally, most recently
at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA as well as the
National Ornamental Metals Museum in Memphis, TN
and the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. He has
taught at Ox-Bow School of Art, Penland School of Craft,
Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Bryn Athyn College,
and Kalamazoo College. He was recently awarded the
Windgate Artist Residency at Purchase College, NY.
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MetalWhen it comes to studying the art of blacksmithing, it is difficult to find a better location
than Bryn Athyn. In addition to offering a beautiful and well-equipped shop that would
be the envy of any professional smith, we also provide access to an incredible collection
of metalwork that challenges the very notion of what blacksmithing is. Working under
the direction of professional instructors who are nationally recognized as some of the
best in the industry today, you will have the opportunity to experience metalworking in
a most exciting and comprehensive way.
Forged Furniture and Furnishings with John Rais
July 10-14 — $675
In this intensive workshop students will build a small piece
of forged furniture such as a stool, a nightstand, or even
a beautiful vessel. We will hammer rods, bars, and sheets
into various shapes, create beautiful joining mechanisms,
and learn a great deal about design. I will provide solid
ideas and direction to get us started, and students are also
encouraged to experiment with various solutions. Basic
hot forging will be the foundation, which includes joinery,
bending, tapering, and fire welding.
John Rais has a BFA in sculpture from Massachusetts
College of Art and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of
Art. He has operated his studio business since 1998, where
he designs and creates one-of-a-kind furniture, sculpture,
and architectural metal art. He has had solo and group
shows at many places including Purchase College, The
National Metals Museum, and Massimo Bizzocchi NYC.
His work is regularly featured in numerous publications
including a cover article in Metalsmith Magazine, as well
as many books. In 2012, John installed a large series of
decorative panels for the main staircase at Yale University
Art Galleries for the museum’s permanent collection. Most
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recently, John Rais Studios was hired to design nearly all
of the metalwork for a massive renovation project for a
famous Addison Mizner Home in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Relief Carving with Jens Langlotz June 22-29 — $675
This course will introduce students to the basics of relief
carving. Students will be exposed to the process of working
with limestone including lettering, edge design, and finishing.
During the course, students will design their own pieces
inspired by examples found within Bryn Athyn Cathedral or
created from their own personal concepts.
As a master sculptor and carver with more than 20 years
of experience, Jens Langlotz has worked and mastered the
major design building styles-from Romanesque, Gothic, and
Renaissance, to American Colonial and Victorian stone carving.
Jens graduated from Fachschule Fur Steintechnik in Munich.
He apprenticed under master sculptor Hans Kupe, one of
Germany’s leading stone restorers, and under Al Walters,
master craftsman in stone, metal, and wood. He serves as the
head stone mason for both Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn
Museum, and has also done work on many other structures
including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia City
Hall, Reading Terminal, and buildings at Villanova and Princeton
Universities.
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Stone CarvingThe art of stone carving is an integral part of our architectural history. Both Bryn Athyn
Cathedral and Glencairn evolved gradually, relying on creative input from carefully selected
European stonemasons and artisans. This collaboration was exceptional — the various
components of the buildings, such as the doors, windows, pillars and capitals were designed
and built on-site and by hand. Before picking up your own hammer and chisel, you will
have the opportunity to examine the intricate stonework on both the interior and exterior
of Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum.
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Recreating History in Stone with Simeon Warren July 16-20 — $675
The internationally renowned Stone People Project, which has
set out to recreate the destroyed Queen Eleanor Crosses in the
U.K., returns for its second workshop at Bryn Athyn. In 1290
Queen Eleanor, beloved wife of King Edward I, died near Lincoln
Cathedral. The Kings Masons were tasked to design and build
12 memorial crosses sited along the funeral procession’s path
between Lincoln Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This
workshop is based on the recreation of a stone element for a
newly designed Eleanor Cross for Lincoln City. The challenge:
to follow in the footsteps of the medieval master masons and
meet the challenge they set in stone.
Simeon Warren is the founding dean & dean emeritus of the
American College of the Building Arts, Charleston, SC. As an
architectural stone carver he learned his trade at Weymouth
College U.K., gaining an advanced craft certificate in masonry
from the City and Guilds of London Institute. His first
professional position was as an apprentice at Lincoln Cathedral,
later becoming Deputy Yard Foreman at Wells Cathedral as
well as producing stone for Buckingham Palace & The Houses
of Parliament. At Glasgow School of Art he received a first
class BFA degree in environmental art, creating conceptual
work in context. He is the creative director of Stone People
Project, which brings together his architectural stone and
environmental art practice.
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MosaicsMosaic art is enjoying a resurgence in the United States — and glass, in its many forms,
is playing a major role in this new wave of artistic creativity. In this workshop, you will
look at several types of glass, focusing on the traditional Italian smalti and comparing it
to products from Mexico, China, and the United States. In addition, a sampling of other
mosaic materials is available, including marble and stone.
Smalti Mosaic with Carol Stirton-Broad July 9-13 — $675
In this workshop students will initially produce a small
sampler using traditional techniques. Next, students will
design a larger piece, using these materials in their own
style. Finally, students will learn design transfer and create
a final work of art using the direct method. Students will be
encouraged to experiment with a variety of tools including
hammers, hardies, and glass nippers.
Carol Stirton-Broad holds a BFA from Temple University’s
Tyler School of Art, and has also studied at Glasgow School
of Art (Scotland), Orsoni (Venice, Italy), Scuola Arte del
Mosico (Ravenna, Italy) and the Chicago Mosaic School.
Stirton-Broad has taught ceramic and mosaic workshops
at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Institute of
Contemporary Art (Philadelphia), Fleisher Art Memorial
(Philadelphia), Main Line Art Center (Haverford, PA), and
the Abington Art Center (Jenkintown, PA). Stirton-Broad’s
work has been exhibited in many locations, including the
Magic Garden, The Clay Studio, Ariana Gallery (Royal Oak,
MI), the Bath House Cultural Center (Dallas), Abington
Art Center, Fleisher Art Memorial, Main Line Art Center,
Philadelphia Art Alliance, and the Tyler School of Art.
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About Bryn Athyn CollegeBryn Athyn is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college dedicated to student success and a
New Church approach to education and life. The academic program emphasizes critical thinking,
quantitative reasoning, public presentation, and experiential education. Bryn Athyn College
provides small class sizes, and academic programs tailored to meet student needs.
Bryn Athyn believes in students’ potential to become successful, contributing members of society.
To that end, Bryn Athyn is focused on developing each student’s ability to think independently
and communicate clearly. Students are challenged to define their goals, discover their passions,
and live their lives with conviction.
Additional InformationREGISTRATION
Register at http://www.workshopsatbrynathyn.com or call the college office at 267-502-2401
WORKSHOP CLASSES
Each workshop includes 5 days of classes, for a total of 35 hours of instructional time. Small
class sizes allow for individualized instruction with projects tailored to all skill levels. Workshops
are suitable for life-long learners, craft professionals, college students, and high school upper-
classmen.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
There are no additional fees for tools and materials. All tools and materials are provided.
HOUSING /MEALS
Enhance your experience by staying on-campus. Make new
friends, enjoy communal meals and take advantage of extended
studio access. Visit http://www.workshopsatbrynathyn.com/p/
housing.html or Contact Ivy Synnestvedt in the College Office at
267-502-2401.
CREDIT
Each course qualifies for Act 48 Professional Development Credit. For an additional $90,
Bryn Athyn College will offer one academic credit per workshop.
On-campus housing
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REFUND/ CANCELLATION POLICY
Bryn Athyn College makes a substantial investment when planning a workshop,
and vacancies can be hard to fill even if there is a waiting list, so we must charge
cancellation fees to offset the cost of these vacancies. If you cancel any time up to
30 days before the beginning of a workshop, you will receive a full refund minus a
$100 cancellation fee. If you cancel later than 30 days before the beginning of the
workshop, there is no refund. This policy also applies to scholarship students.
If it is necessary for Bryn Athyn College to cancel a class for any reason, students will
be notified and offered another workshop or a full refund. We cannot be responsible
for nonrefundable airline tickets.
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