Giving you an insight into my work as a designer and maker of bespoke hand crafted stained glass windows and panels. Individually tailored to the clients requirements, unique and original in every way. Stunning stained glass is no longer the exclusive property of churches, cathedrals, and stately homes. Using traditional skills commissions are created for private houses and commercial properties, local authorities and public art installations.
Mark Lanny is a stained glass artist based in Cleveland, near the North Yorkshire Moors national Park and the rugged Jurassic coastline of North East England. I studied at the Cleveland College of Art and Design. Concentrating on various aspects of traditional and contempory stained glass, including acid and sand blasted etching and kiln formed fusing and slumping. This website gives you an insight into my work as a designer and maker of traditionally hand crafted stained glass windows and panels, using methods which have changed little in over a 1,000 years, all my projects are made with a high degree of artistry and craftsmanship.
Have you ever wondered how stained glass is made? This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the design and making of decorative stained glass panel's. Focusing on the practical aspects of a project using traditional techniques which have changed little in over a thousand years. Each course will be limited to eight people to allow each applicant more personal hands on tuition. Art knowledge is not necessary. Just desire and enthusiasm to learn this very old craft. Individually designed workshops can be provided for community groups, schools, adult education etc.