WHY is Stained Glass in trouble?

In a week when stained glass was added to the list of endangered crafts, it was an honour to teach traditional glass painting skills to the next generation at Ely Stained Glass Museum, in the UK.
The Stained Glass Museum plays a unique role in providing a bridge between existing artistic, heritage and research organisations and the public, and in preserving and advocating for our stained glass heritage. These three fundamental aspects; engaging diverse audiences, collaborating with creative communities, researchers and partnering organisations in the sector, collectively form the foundations of our vision to be:
"An accessible visitor attraction with a nationally recognised collection that provides learning experiences for all and actively promotes the preservation, study and appreciation of stained glass."
//For more information about future courses at the Stained Glass Museum visit
stainedglassmuseum.com/whatso...
//For more information on Heritage Crafts Endangered list 2023 visit
heritagecrafts.org.uk/redlist/

[@WithMunchkins]

Wow that class sound amazing!! Im sure they loved every minute of it💓

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks 🙂

[@ruthadams8427]

Great thanks Derek for your ongoing championing of Stained Glass Education

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks 🙏 🙂

[@BobRoss-Smith]

love Ely Cathedral, i go every year to the Christmas food and Gift fair they hold.
i looked into the Stained glass course before Covid hit, must remember to look into it again when I'm over there this November for the Christmas fair.
i would love to be able to make some stained glass for family presents and as a hobby.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes, it’s a wonderful place to see and learn about stained glass !🙂

[@grampsinsl5232]

Those old Medieval-looking heads are some of my own favorites to paint. They reduce the face to its simplest, most basic elements that create a powerful reaction to viewers, more so (I think) than the most photo-realistic depictions. I think you've made a wise choice of subject matter for your 2-day course!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you, and I agree the medieval faces are magnificent!

[@455misiek]

Good! I have just opened my studio where I make stained glass using the Tiffany method. I plan to learn other techniques in the future as well.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Excellent!

[@taracollette]

Hey Derek, will you be doing any more of the courses at Ely Stained Glass Museum? I'll keep an eye out. Thanks!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes have a look on their web site 🙂

[@taracollette]

@@DerekHuntArtist Thanks! It doesn't state any dates but have emailed :)

[@ikust007]

Mostly: sg artisans are endangered species in my country . Impossible
Almost to make a living out of it . Unless considering it a pure dedication.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Which is your country ?

[@ikust007]

@@DerekHuntArtist Canada . I did write to you but no answers :)

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@ikust007 my apologies for not replying to your other messages. I try to answer everything 🙏🙂