Registration is CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Join us in our 35th year hosting beginner and advanced students.

You will be working one-on-one with the owners, Massimo & Gianni Bracciali.

Dates are as follows:

2024, Oct 28 - Nov 22 (apprenticeship) - FULL
2024, Nov 25 - Dec 4 (painting on glass, master class) - FULL
2025, Jan 6 - Jan 31 (apprenticeship) - FULL

*We are working on additional scheduling for Fall of 2025. Please e-mail us if interested so we can keep you informed*

edu@glassisland.com

the art of stained glass

learn this ancient artisan craft with us

Vetrate Artistiche Toscane (VAT) is a fully functioning Stained Glass Studio in the heart of Siena, Italy.

Massimo and Gianni Bracciali, brothers born and raised in Siena, have been ingrained in this artisan craft since 1987. Creating significant historical stained glass artwork that can be witnessed, worldwide. VAT is producing traditional stained glass, respecting techniques which have been used since the mid 12th century. Maintaining the quality and integrity of this unique craftsmanship is a passion and a priority to the preservation of this art form. In addition to stained glass, the brothers also specialize in custom glass fusing and ceramics.

"Stunning is what comes to mind! We thoroughly enjoyed getting to tour this beautiful stained glass studio, seeing how the incredible art is created! Such a unique experience, highly recommend if you are in Tuscany and Siena, well worth the visit. I was in awe of what they do here! Thank you so much for hosting us, we will most definitely return!"

~Kristen Story

Guided Tours

"Taking the tour of this shop is a must if you are in Siena! They will guide you through the entire design process, and show you some techniques that you can even try yourself, great for those creative minds who like getting involved in art projects."

~Ben Livingston

A guided tour of our studio is perfect for groups of 2 persons or more. The tour lasts 60mins. Subjects covered are as follows:

A short history of glass and stained glass
Siena's role in this art
The making of a stained glass panel:
- Design, cartoon, choosing the colours, cutting, painting, firing at high temperature, leading, soldering, cementing and cleaning.
A comparison between the possibilities obtained with modern technology, allowing a better quality thanks to major control and methods used in the past.
An Illustration of "fusing" and the objects it is possible to make with this technique.

For additional information for a Guided Tour please contact us: bracciali.massimo@gmail.com

Classes & ApprenticeshipS

CLASSES FOR FALL & WINTER 2024/2025 ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

Since 2 decades we have been educating students from all over the world. The program has been active for now, 34 years! This unique program is of particular benefit to the beginner, but intermediate, advanced and professional glass artists have found our classes to be useful to enhance their skills and exchange ideas building on their glass community.

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