Stained Glass with Anna & Txell
Step into the luminous world of stained glass with Anna and Txell in Girona, a historic center for the artform. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques as you cut, paint, and assemble glass, playing with light and color to create your own stained glass panels. Outside the studio, explore Girona’s rich stained glass heritage, visit artisan workshops, and take in breathtaking city views at sunset.
- Snacks, Coffee, & Tea
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $2445
Meet the Artist
Anna and Txell are internationally recognized stained glass artists and conservators. Anna discovered glass during her university art studies and later trained in restoration and design across Europe before opening her own studio in 2014. Txell joined in 2020, bringing a contemporary, experimental perspective. Their expertise is sought by heritage and ecclesiastical organizations across Europe.
Specializing in both historic stained glass restoration and contemporary design, they blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Their skills include leading, copper foiling, glass painting, sandblasting, and acid etching—techniques that shape intricate pieces interacting with light, color, and texture. Their restoration work follows strict conservation principles to preserve the integrity and longevity of historic works.
Anna’s experience across cultures informs her adaptive restoration approach, while Txell’s expertise in glass painting and innovative compositions brings fresh energy to the craft. Both are fascinated by light’s transformative role, using textures, transparencies, and layering to create dynamic pieces. Their work ranges from restoring historic windows to designing contemporary stained glass for homes and public spaces.
For them, stained glass is an ancient craft with endless creative potential. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge, inviting you to experiment and shape your own artistic vision.
Specializing in both historic stained glass restoration and contemporary design, they blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Their skills include leading, copper foiling, glass painting, sandblasting, and acid etching—techniques that shape intricate pieces interacting with light, color, and texture. Their restoration work follows strict conservation principles to preserve the integrity and longevity of historic works.
Anna’s experience across cultures informs her adaptive restoration approach, while Txell’s expertise in glass painting and innovative compositions brings fresh energy to the craft. Both are fascinated by light’s transformative role, using textures, transparencies, and layering to create dynamic pieces. Their work ranges from restoring historic windows to designing contemporary stained glass for homes and public spaces.
For them, stained glass is an ancient craft with endless creative potential. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge, inviting you to experiment and shape your own artistic vision.
VAWAA Includes:
- Discover the history of stained glass, focusing on Girona’s heritage, the Whitewashed Table, and the Cathedral of Girona’s windows.
- Learn how to safely cut and shape glass pieces to fit your design.
- Explore the two primary methods of assembling stained glass pieces: leading and copper foiling.
- Practice soldering to join glass pieces, ensuring a durable and lasting structure.
- Experiment with traditional glass painting techniques used in medieval and modern stained glass (optional for skilled learners).
- Clean, polish, and prepare your final stained glass piece for display.
- Visit the Cathedral of Girona where you can admire one-of-a-kind medieval stained glass templates and historic stained glass windows restored by Anna.
- Visit Casa Masó, former home and museum of architect Rafael Masó.
- Optional sketching and watercolor session to capture the beauty of the city’s scenic views and stained glass designs.
- Optional mindful glass meditation, observing how light interacts with various textures and colors of glass to inspire creativity.
Explore Girona
Located 1.5hrs from Barcelona, Girona is a city where medieval heritage and contemporary culture converge. Known as the “City of Stained Glass,” it has a deep-rooted glassmaking tradition, exemplified by the Whitewashed Table—a rare 14th-century design template found only here. This artifact provides the only physical evidence of medieval stained glass techniques, and its influence lives on in the Cathedral of Girona’s windows. This legacy shapes Anna & Txell's work, where tradition meets innovation. Across the city, Gothic and Modernist buildings showcase stunning stained glass, illuminated by Girona’s Mediterranean light.
Beyond glassmaking, Girona captivates with its medieval old town, winding streets, and one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarters. It’s also a cultural and culinary hotspot, home to world-class restaurants like El Celler de Can Roca and a thriving arts scene. Whether for history, architecture, or creative energy, Girona is a city that inspires.
Beyond glassmaking, Girona captivates with its medieval old town, winding streets, and one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarters. It’s also a cultural and culinary hotspot, home to world-class restaurants like El Celler de Can Roca and a thriving arts scene. Whether for history, architecture, or creative energy, Girona is a city that inspires.
Additional Details
The best times to visit Girona are during Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) when the weather is mild, crowds are smaller, and events like the Temps de Flors (Flower Festival) in May add charm to the city. Summer (July–August) can be extremely hot and crowded, while winter (December–February) is cooler and quieter but less lively.
This session can be extended for up to 10 days for a more in-depth experience. Please add a note in your booking request.
Adults 18 years and older, elders, and people with accessibility issues or special needs are welcome to attend. The studio is located on the ground floor and has an accessible restroom, but please note that the worktables are designed for standing work, making it uncomfortable for wheelchair users. If you have special needs, please include a note in your booking request, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Anna and Txell speak Catalan, Spanish, and English.
This session can be extended for up to 10 days for a more in-depth experience. Please add a note in your booking request.
Adults 18 years and older, elders, and people with accessibility issues or special needs are welcome to attend. The studio is located on the ground floor and has an accessible restroom, but please note that the worktables are designed for standing work, making it uncomfortable for wheelchair users. If you have special needs, please include a note in your booking request, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Anna and Txell speak Catalan, Spanish, and English.