ALBANY, NY -- August 22, 2001 -- As part of its Living Preservation series, Historic Albany Foundation will present An Introduction to Stained Glass and the Tiffany Windows of First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 6, 2001. The workshop will be presented at in the Rose Room at First Presbyterian Church, corner of State and Willett Streets in Albany from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
 
This seminar will cover both a general introduction to stained glass and an expository tour of the stunning Tiffany stained glass windows of the First Presbyterian Church. A slide presentation will provide an overview of the art, and answer many questions of those facing restoration issues with their own stained glass treasures. Participants are invited to bring their problem project (if it’s small enough) or a photo.
 
Nigel D. Johnson is the President of Cohoes Design Glass Associates, Inc., a full service restoration, conservation, and new commission studio. He has university degrees in both art and cultural history, has worked in the field for 20 years. He completed his initial training for over seven years on the priceless collection of medieval stained glass at Canterbury Cathedral in England. Locally, his restoration work may be viewed at the State Capitol, First Church in Albany, First Presbyterian Churches in Albany and Troy, Troy Savings Bank and Music Hall, and many other notable sites. National restorations include the Trinity Church in Boston, the Texas State Capitol, and Memorial Hall at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.
 
Made possible in part by a grant from the New York State Council for the Arts, Architecture, Planning & Design program, this workshop will offer ample time for questions and answers. Light refreshments will be served.
 
The workshop is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information, call the Foundation at 518-465-0876.
 
Historic Albany Foundation is a private, not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1974 to promote the preservation and appreciation of historic buildings and neighborhoods in and around the city of Albany. The Foundation provides design and technical assistance to homeowners, advocates to preserve endangered buildings, and operates an architectural parts warehouse.