Learn the craft of Stained Glass and create a luminous piece of your own, guided by a master artisan with over 30 years of experience.
Welcome, I’m Gilles Florent.
This year, I am back in Israel for the restoration of the Stained Glass windows of the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv on Allenby Street.
Due to a high demand and interest, we are now opening our Studio for a series of workshops, where you are welcome to explore the fascinating craft of Stained Glass making, and create your own first panel.
About the Courses
Each weekly course welcomes a small group of four participants and takes place in our creative studio, nestled in the heart of Tel-Aviv’s vibrant Florentine neighborhood.
Working with Stained Glass offers a rare opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your inner creativity, and rediscover the deep satisfaction that comes from patience, precision, and meaningful craftsmanship.
Through five immersive sessions, you will step into the timeless practice of Stained Glass, not only learning a beautiful craft, but experiencing the calming rhythm of focused creation and the quiet confidence that comes from bringing something real into the world with your own hands.
Artistic
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Drawing and tracing from a series
of designs.
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Understanding light through glass, textures, color, and composition.
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Choosing glass from the studio’s
curated selection.
Technical
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Glass cutting and grinding using traditional
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stained glass tools.
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Lead assembly - learning how individual pieces
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come together into one design.
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Soldering and putty techniques.
Cultural
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The history of stained glass and glass production in the world.
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Traditional and contemporary approaches.
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How this craft still lives on today.
Beginners Course
A series of 5 weekly sessions for beginners, of 3 ½ hours each session. Either in the morning hours ( 9:30 to 13:00 ) or late afternoons ( 16:30 to 20:00). No prior experience needed.
Here you will learn the basic steps and techniques to make your own leaded and framed stained glass piece to take home.
That includes:
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Choose from a series of given designs for your first panel.
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Tracing and cutting paper templates.
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Glass cutting and grinding.
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Assembly with lead and soldering with tin.
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Puttying and final polishing.
2500 NIS incl. VAT
Private Course for Beginners
For those who wish to have a more specific and tailored 1-on-1 learning.
Possibility to create and work on your own original design for your home.
5 sessions of 3 ½ hours each. All the tools will be at your disposal. All the materials needed (glass, lead, copper foil, etc.), as well as wood framing, are included in the price.
3700 NIS incl. VAT
Advanced Course
For those of you who already have prior experience with Stained Glass and wish to deepen your knowledge, you are welcome to come and work in the studio, on your own personal design and projects under my attentive supervision and guidance.
5 sessions minimum. Additional sessions are available depending on the scope of the project.
The material for your own project is not included in the price. Possibility to purchase from our studio.
2000 NIS incl. VAT
Sigalit
"I would like to recommend learning from Gilles Florent in his beautiful studio. It was and still is a real treat. His professional and passionate approach is contagious. Glass is a new material for me - with it, color becomes so vivid and harmonious. The opportunity to work with Gilles is a great window into one’s soul !"
Noa
"I have been Gilles's assistant for a few months now, and working with him is a blast. He taught me how to make my first vitraz. Gilles is a patient and thorough teacher. Thanks to him, the studio has a special energy, good music, laughter, creativity, and warmth that always brings interesting artistic people. I highly recommend being his student."
Valentina
"I've been at Gilles's studio for a while now and highly recommend it! Gilles is very experienced in the field and is always willing to share his knowledge with the students. He explains everything patiently and pleasantly. It is an excellent place for those who have a passion for stained glass and want to learn and advance in the field."