【Workshop(s)】Taichung Ginkgo Leaf Decorative Wall Mirror Handmade Class

・Fee: NT$3,000 per 2-hour class. (Includes all materials, consumables, and tools) ・Class location: Central District, Taichung #Step into the World of Stained Glass Since the 12th and 13th centuries, through the superb skills of artisans, religious power was conveyed. The beautiful stained glass windows created with Byzantine mosaic techniques and the rose windows of Gothic cathedrals have moved people's hearts. Even now, we are captivated by the vibrant colors of sunlight filtering through cathedral windows, enjoying the mystical light, and still filled with emotion. #Stained glass involves cutting pieces of colored glass to assemble a designed pattern. It can also incorporate painted glass to add narrative depth. The methods for creating stained glass vary by brand. The difference in color and light transmission between high-priced handmade glass and mass-produced common stained glass is distinct. The color of glass is determined by the metal oxides added. Each metallic element has its unique spectral properties, resulting in different colors. For instance, adding these oxides to the glass mixture is like coloring the glass. For example, adding chromium(III) oxide (Cr2O3) results in green glass; manganese dioxide (MnO2) yields purple; and cobalt(II,III) oxide (Co2O3) produces blue, and so on. Handmade stained glass pieces are unique and captivating works of art. #Stained Glass in Taiwan As many know, examples can be found at the National Taiwan Museum (on Guilin Road, Taipei), the Holy Family Church in Taipei, and the Dome of Light at Kaohsiung MRT's Formosa Boulevard Station, a famous large-scale work in recent years. Remnants can be found in public buildings from the Japanese colonial era. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan absorbed Western culture extensively, and the art of stained glass flourished during this period, subsequently being introduced to Taiwan. While it may have been used in some residences, its prevalence was limited. Currently, its installation is most common in churches.