Laduke, Michael. Interview about stained glass making.

• Main Author: Crane, Katie
• Other Authors: Laduke, Michael
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Objects; Stained glass work; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/8591

Michael Laduke discusses his love of stained glass making and the process by which it is made. 00:00 How he got interested in stained glass, teaching himself to make stained glass; 01:22 From Quebec but living in Newfoundland now; 01:55 The process of learning how to make stained glass; 02:34 Sourcing materials for stained glass; 03:31 Challenges in making stained glass, coming up with a design; 04:46 Creates pieces for himself first and then tourists and gifts; 05:33 The complete process of making stained glass; 09:22 The qualities of a good stained glass; 10:01 What is most valuable about knowing how to make stained glass; 10:36 Thinking about colour while putting together the piece; 11:12 Innovating with designs; 12:23 Favourite piece, Tiffany style lamp; 12:45 Why he doesn't make more lamps, making custom orders; 13:52 Teaching stained glass production in New Perlican and Carbonear; 14:56 Expanding teaching and the demand for learning; 15:43 The expense of glass, the need for many colours; 17:25 What needs to be in place to continue this tradition in the future; 18:33 Stain