Get creative and craft your own stunning stained glass window that you can proudly display on your wall at home!
During this 7-hour workshop, stained glass artist will teach you the art of stained glass crafting from start to finish.
First, you'll choose a motif slightly larger than an A4 paper and select colours from Rani's collection of reused glass. Then you'll learn how to cut the glass and join the glass pieces together with lead came, making sure the panel is securely fixed onto a wooden work board using nails.
Next, it's time to solder the lead frame and the stained glass together. Once the soldering is complete, you'll have a unique and personalised stained glass piece that reflects your artistic style and creativity. And if you want to take your piece to the next level, you can even choose to patinate it, adding a beautiful and unique finishing touch.
Throughout the workshop, complimentary water will be available to keep you refreshed and hydrated. And, during the 30-minute lunch break, you can enjoy your own packed lunch inside the canteen or outside in the stunning Blikfabriek surroundings. Many skilled artisans are at work creating a whole immersion of crafts in the building.
At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind stained glass creation.
Workshop location
The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.
This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Additional information
Languages of the workshop
Deutsch Français English Nederlands
Practical information
Rani will welcome you with a tea or coffee. This 7 hour workshop includes a 30-minute lunch break! There's a canteen that provides drinks and lunch at the Blikfabriek, but it is recommended to bring your own lunch. Savour your meal inside the canteen or outside in the stunning Blikfabriek surroundings.
As a child, Rani was captivated by her father's marble and glass workshop, sparking an obsession with experimentation using paint, clay, textiles, paper, glass, rope, leather and any material she could get her hands on.
What began as a childhood passion transformed into a lifelong career. Rani's formal training began in 2006 when she enrolled in the stained glass course at the Antwerp Academy. After completing her studies, she worked for a glass company restoring church windows and later for the opera and theater sector.
She's entirely self-taught in several disciplines, including pottery and welding, and now seamlessly combines these skills to create her designs.
While Rani experiments with various materials, glass remains her constant passion. She explores various techniques such as stained glass, copper foil, lighting, mirrors, fusing, and large constructions with flat glass.
Rani is environmentally conscious and strives to reuse everything she can
Her charming workshop is located at the Blikfabriek, where she is surrounded by fellow artisans.
Rani loves teaching and sharing her passion with others. She is a friendly, relaxed and helpful person who's happy to experiment with any material that catches her eye.
Deze kennis-makings-workshop raad ik iedereen aan. Na een warm welkom van Rani, wordt je ondergedompeld in de prachtige wereld van het 'glasraam'. Haar deskundige uitleg, haar hulpvaardige hand waar nodig, maakt van deze gezellige workshop een "must-do" in je leven. Dank je wel. Mireille
Cet atelier d'introduction est fortement recommandé.
Après un accueil chaleureux de Rani, vous serez attiré dans
un monde magnifique du 'vitrail' . L'explication experte de Rani, sa main experte si nécessaire, font de cet atelier une véritable expérience. Merci. Mireille
I recommend this workshop to everyone. You'll be immersed in the world of 'stained glass'. Her expert explanation, her helpful hand where necessary, makes this fun workshop a "must-do" in your life. Thank you. Mireille
Rz
R'himou z
6/18/2023
Je suis ravie d'avoir participé à cet atelier dans cet endroit atypique! Rani est claire dans ses explications, patiente, à l écoute et de bons conseils.
Je suis fière de mon premier vitrail. Je recommande cet atelier.
LC
LOU C
4/16/2023
Geweldige dag in de werkplaats van Rani!
Dankzij haar waardevolle adviezen en demonstraties maakte ik mijn eerste glas-in-loodraam :D
Ik ben heel blij dat ik de ambachtelijke technieken heb mogen leren en ik ben zeer tevreden met het eindresultaat!
Ik raad deze workshop aan!
Bedankt Rani!
Super journée dans l'atelier de Rani !
Grâce à ses précieux conseils et ses démonstrations j'ai réalisé mon premier vitrail :D
Je suis très heureuse d'avoir pu apprendre les techniques artisanales et je suis très satisfaite du résultat final !
Je recommande cet atelier !
Merci Rani !
MIREILLE D
10/6/2024
Deze kennis-makings-workshop raad ik iedereen aan. Na een warm welkom van Rani, wordt je ondergedompeld in de prachtige wereld van het 'glasraam'. Haar deskundige uitleg, haar hulpvaardige hand waar nodig, maakt van deze gezellige workshop een "must-do" in je leven. Dank je wel. Mireille Cet atelier d'introduction est fortement recommandé. Après un accueil chaleureux de Rani, vous serez attiré dans un monde magnifique du 'vitrail' . L'explication experte de Rani, sa main experte si nécessaire, font de cet atelier une véritable expérience. Merci. Mireille I recommend this workshop to everyone. You'll be immersed in the world of 'stained glass'. Her expert explanation, her helpful hand where necessary, makes this fun workshop a "must-do" in your life. Thank you. Mireille