Chicago Glass Collective is thrilled to welcome renowned stained glass artist Joseph Cavalieri as a visiting artist in Spring 2027!

Explore Joseph Cavalieri's signature approach to painted stained glass in this three-day visiting artist workshop. Using premixed glass enamels, students will learn a variety of image-making techniques, including painting, airbrushing, atomizing, pen work, and silkscreen printing directly onto stained glass before kiln firing.

No previous painting experience is necessary. Students will work from traced imagery while practicing each technique through a series of samples before creating a finished project. On the final day, participants will copper foil and solder their fired glass pieces into a completed 9 × 9 inch stained glass panel.

Joseph will provide silkscreens for use throughout the workshop and will also share practical guidance on framing and lighting stained glass artwork. In addition, he will present informal talks on marketing your artwork and applying for artist residencies.

The techniques introduced in this workshop can be applied to both stained glass panels and mosaics.

About the Instructor

Joseph Cavalieri is a New York City artist and educator currently based in France. Before working in glass, he was an art director in New York's publishing industry, including positions at GQ, Good Housekeeping, and People magazine. He began working with glass in 2000.

His artwork is included in numerous public and private collections, including the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. His public commissions include an MTA Arts & Design installation at Philipse Manor Station. Joseph has participated in fifteen artist residencies, including the Open Studio Program at the Museum of Arts and Design, and has taught more than 100 workshops throughout the United States, Europe, Israel, and South America at institutions including Corning Museum of Glass, Penland School of Craft, and Pilchuck Glass School.

DATES: May 9–11, 2027, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

COST: CGC Members: $525; Non-Members: $575

Tuition includes a $150 materials fee.

10 students maximum, 6 minimum