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    Stained Glass Conservation

    Foundation Learning Pathway - Stained Glass Conservation

    Medieval stained glass is among the most significant artistic heritage in the world. Conserving it requires artistic sensitivity, scientific knowledge, and extraordinary manual dexterity. This pathway covers glass history and identification, studio tools and safety, leading and painting techniques, conservation ethics, and a career path that begins with studio apprenticeship.

    6 modules · ~4h 45m

    1

    Why Stained Glass Matters

    45 mins

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    2

    Know Your Glass

    60 mins

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    Tools of the Trade

    45 mins

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    Techniques and Processes

    60 mins

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    Conservation in Practice

    45 mins

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    Your Career Path

    30 mins

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    Complete all 6 modules to unlock

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