May 1-5 Reverse Glass Painting: The Signature Technique of Lynn Leahy

Enter the captivating world of reverse glass painting, an ancient art form with roots in the Byzantine Empire and celebrated in the timeless traditions of Italian and Spanish masterpieces. In this exclusive workshop, esteemed artist Lynn Leahy will introduce you to her highly specialized technique of paint layering—a method she has developed herself and is not taught anywhere else.

You will learn to trasfer your designs onto glass, explore new techniques, and complete one or two stunning back-painted glass bowls along with multiple glass tiles. Whether you bring your own original drawings or prefer to use designs from stencils or patterns, Lynn’s technique is versatile enough to suit a wide range of styles—from fruit and flowers to animals, people, geometric patterns- anything your heart desires.

Each step of the multi step reverse painting process will be demonstrated, allowing you to observe and practice as you develop your own pieces. Lynn offers personalized instruction throughout, ensuring a tailored experience for each student as they refine their craft.

As a special highlight, this workshop includes a private visit to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art in Santa Fe. Curator Jana Gottshalk will guide our group through an exclusive viewing of the museum’s rare reverse painted glass collection, a treasure not available to the general public.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn this rare and beautiful technique from a master artist who has brought new life to an ancient art form!

Thursday May 1-Monday May 5, 2025 9:30am- 4:30pm

@ MUSES Santa Fe / 1189 Parkway Dr. #G2, Santa Fe NM 87507

Workshop Info:

• Tuition $1275 **For this workshop Muses is accepting deposits of 50% with the remaining balance due after 90 days of initial deposit. All accounts must be paid in full by Feb 1, 2025. Please select 50% Deposit to reserve your spot in class. We regret that deposits are not refundable.

• Glass Included (please see short additional materials list below)

• Field Trip included

• All skill levels welcome

• This workshop has a minimum enrollment requirement. Please purchase travel insurance if planning on making immutable travel arrangements.

• Transportation, food and lodging not included

Please note our cancellation policy: After registration and payment, students have 48 hours to cancel with a 15% admin fee deducted from their refund. After the 48 Hr cancellation period and up until 2 weeks before the workshop begins a refund will be given (-a 15% admin fee) only if the spot can be filled by another student. Please understand our cancellation policy is necessary to properly accommodate our guest artists who go to great lengths to be here!

Materials Provided by Lynn:

1. Glass Bowls and Tiles

2. Steel Wool

3. Sharpie Brand Markers

4. Parchment Paper

5. Written Instructions

6. Turntables

Students Should Bring:

1. Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Recommended brand: Golden or Liquitex). Bring as many colors as you like, but must include Mars Black and Titanium White -

***Note: No liquid craft paints.

2. Palette for Mixing Paints (A covered palette is preferable to preserve paint between sessions)

3. Mod Podge Gloss Luster Sealer

4. Brushes (Various sizes, including: A fine detail brush & 2-inch wide brush for broader strokes)

5. Water-Based Varnish (Recommended brands: Golden or Liquitex)