Painting with Glass – Buildings in the Landscape

Live Interactive Glass-on-Glass Mosaic Zoom Workshop

Dates: January 21, January 28, February 4 & February 11, 2027
Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Workshop Fee: $395 CAD
Location: Online via Zoom
Format: Four live, interactive sessions (8 hours total)

Bring Your Buildings and Landscapes to Life!

Join Cindy Laneville for another creative journey in glass-on-glass mosaic as we explore the art of bringing buildings and their surrounding landscapes to life through stained glass!

In this workshop, Cindy will demonstrate her approach to creating a weathered red country barn nestled within a rural landscape, exploring how perspective, colour, light, shadow, and carefully placed glass can create depth, texture, and dimension.

We'll explore the unique challenges of working with architectural features, from rooflines and windows to the textures of wood, stone, and other building materials, while learning how to blend these structural elements naturally into the surrounding landscape.

Each participant will receive Cindy's red barn reference image and printable pattern.

Your Building, Your Choice!

Would you prefer to create your own building and landscape?

You're welcome to work from a favourite photograph or another architectural scene that inspires you! Whether it's a charming country cottage, an old farmhouse, a historic building, or a modern structure, simply share your chosen image with Cindy beforehand so she can confirm it's suitable for the workshop.

The goal isn't to create identical mosaics, but to learn techniques you can apply to your own artwork.

What You'll Learn

• Perspective & Proportion: Understanding the basic shapes, angles, and relationships that give buildings their structure.
• Light, Shadow & Values: Using different shades and colours of glass to create depth and dimension.
• Architectural Details: Interpreting rooflines, windows, doors, wood siding, stonework, and other building features.
• Texture & Directional Placement: Using the shape, size, and direction of glass pieces to create a painterly effect.
• The Surrounding Landscape: Incorporating trees, foliage, pathways, fields, and other natural elements to complement the building.
• Bringing It All Together: Creating a cohesive composition where the building and landscape work together naturally.

Workshop Format

This workshop consists of four live, interactive Zoom sessions, each lasting two hours.

Throughout the course, Cindy will demonstrate her techniques step by step, sharing her approach to glass selection, cutting, placement, and creating dimension through colour and value.

Participants can ask questions, share their progress, and receive guidance as they work through their own projects.

All sessions will be recorded so participants can revisit the demonstrations at their convenience.

A private Facebook group will also be available for sharing progress, asking questions, and connecting with fellow participants.

What's Included

• Four live, interactive Zoom sessions (8 hours of instruction).
• Cindy's red barn reference image and printable pattern.
• Step-by-step demonstrations and instruction.
• Recordings of all four workshop sessions.
• Access to a private Facebook group.
• A detailed supply and preparation list provided before the workshop.

Experience & Materials

This workshop is best suited to individuals who have some experience working with stained glass and are comfortable using basic glass-cutting tools.

Participants will supply their own stained glass, tools, adhesive, grout, and suitable glass substrate or frame.

Recommended minimum workable glass area: 10" × 10".

A detailed supply list and preparation instructions will be provided in advance.

Participants choosing their own reference image should submit it for Cindy's approval before preparing their pattern or beginning their project.

Workshop Schedule

Thursday, January 21, 2027 — 1:30–3:30 p.m. EST
Thursday, January 28, 2027 — 1:30–3:30 p.m. EST
Thursday, February 4, 2027 — 1:30–3:30 p.m. EST
Thursday, February 11, 2027 — 1:30–3:30 p.m. EST

All sessions take place live via Zoom.

Registration

Workshop Fee: $395 CAD

Following registration, participants will receive a welcome email with additional workshop information, preparation details, and instructions for joining the sessions.

Whether you choose to create Cindy's rustic red barn or bring your own architectural inspiration to life, this workshop is an opportunity to explore new techniques, develop your skills, and discover another exciting way to paint with glass!

I look forward to creating with you!

Cindy Laneville
Mosaic Artist & Instructor