The final two workshops of Kunst doet Verbinden this year focused entirely on glass fusing. Using coloured glass, different shapes and, above all, their own ideas, participants created their own designs. For some, it was their first time working with glass. For others, it was simply another opportunity to try something new. And that is exactly what Kunst doet Verbinden is about. You do not need any previous experience, and nothing has to be perfect. It is about exploring, cre

From pieces of glass to a work of art. On Friday 28 August, participants in Kunst doet Verbinden returned to Hobbycentrum Nijmegen for the second part of their Tiffany stained glass workshop. Two weeks earlier, they had been introduced to this distinctive technique for the first time. During this second session, their designs truly began to take shape. Guided by artist Claudia Librizzi, the participants continued working on their individual pieces. Each section of coloured gl

On Friday 14 August, a new technique took centre stage during Art Connects: Tiffany glasswork. Guided by artist Claudia Librizzi, participants at Hobbycentrum Nijmegen worked with glass and gradually created their own pieces. For most participants, working with Tiffany was completely new. That made the surprise at the end of the afternoon even greater. They were impressed not only by what they had created, but also by the process that led up to it. What started as separate pi

As part of Art Connects, last week we explored a new creative discipline: welding. For most participants, it was their first time working with metal and a welding machine. It felt exciting and slightly challenging at first, but curiosity and enthusiasm quickly took over. After an introduction to safety and the basic techniques, everyone had the opportunity to get hands-on. Step by step, participants learned how to join pieces of metal and discovered that welding is not only a