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A Living Creative Community

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The Forum is the heart of Centro Quagliata: an active gathering space for international community members to share work, receive thoughtful critique, and take part in conversations that strengthen both technical skill and creative vision.

Through ongoing sessions, mentorship, and peer exchange, members are supported throughout their creative process while building meaningful connections with other creators around the world.

Sessions are offered across different time zones, making the community accessible and allowing members to stay engaged wherever they are. In addition to moderated discussion boards, Tthe Forum is a dynamic environment for continuous learning, reflection, and artistic growth.

About us

Our Next Event

ORIENTATION MEETING
May 4st

Lectures and Artist Talks

Narcissus Quagliata Lectures

April - July 2026
 

Structured lectures developed by Narcissus Quagliata, exploring essential ideas in glass art alongside broader themes of visual language and artistic development. These sessions offer deeper insight into the principles, references, and ways of thinking that inform strong artistic practice across a range of subjects.

NQ Art Lecture | May 27th

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NQ Art Lecture | June 29th

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NQ Lecture | July 27th

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Guest Artist Talks

April - July 2026
 

Presentations by invited artists sharing their work, process, and experience. These talks introduce members to a wide range of practices and perspectives, offering direct access to artists shaping the field of glass art today.

Guest | Helen Whittaker | May 12th

Helen Whittaker MBE is Creative Director of Barley Studio, where all work is carried out in-house in the purpose-built Studio in York. She has over 30 years of experience in stained glass creation and restoration painting and has completed more than 100 commissions for ecclesiastical, secular and domestic buildings all over the UK and internationally.

Guest | Jack Storms and Mark Bolick | May 14th

Mark brings decades of practical coldworking knowledge — tools, adhesives, polishing, grinding, and workshop problem-solving. Jack brings the world of optical crystal, dichroic color, geometry, precision, and light. Together, they’ll explore coldworking as a meeting point between technique, concept, engineering, craft, and beauty.


Guest | Clifford Rainey | May 18th

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Guest | Priska Jacobs and Josh Hersman | May 29th

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Guest | Suzanne Head | June 8th 

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Guest | Preston Singletary | July 26th

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Conversations with Narcissus

April - July 2026
A monthly conversation led by Narcissus Quagliata with an invited guest artist, centered on a specific theme, idea, or area of practice. These sessions go beyond process alone, opening space for reflection on artistic development, creative philosophy, and the broader field of glass.

Guests | Kathy Jordan, Amber Droste and John Reytiens | April 24th

An in-depth presentation on The Dome of Light—NQ’s landmark masterpiece exploring its conceptual origins, artistic vision, and technical execution, as well as its lasting impact on Taiwan’s cultural identity, public art landscape, and international tourism.

Guest | Clifford Rainey, David Ruth and Silvia Levenson | May 15th 

Join us for a special edition of Conversations with Narcissus featuring guest artists David Ruth, Silvia Levenson, and Clifford Rainey. Together with Narcissus, they’ll explore contemporary glass, artistic practice, and the evolving language of the medium.

Guest | Layo Bright | June 1st 

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Guest | Andrew Moor | July 13th 

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Mentor Sessions

Guided sessions led by experienced artists and mentors, designed to support the development of your work through feedback, discussion, and practical insight. Mentor Sessions currently focus on four core areas: Fused Glass, Stained Glass and Casting with more areas to be added as the community grows.

Inspiration and Creativity | APR-JUL 2026
Sessions focused on developing your artistic voice, expanding ideas, and opening new creative directions. These conversations support concept, inspiration, experimentation, and personal expression.

Inspiration and Creativity | Orfeo Quagliata April 21st
Inspiration and Creativity | Jo-Ann Eisenberg May 5th 
Inspiration and Creativity | Magdalena Marciniak  May 19th
Inspiration and Creativity | Jo-Ann  Eisenberg June 2nd
Inspiration and Creativity | Magdalena Marciniak June 16th
Inspiration and Creativity | Jo-Ann Eisenberg July 7th
Inspiration and Creativity | Kerry Transtrum July 21st

Process and Project Planning  | APR-JUL 2026
Practical sessions dedicated to processes, materials, and methods. Designed to strengthen technical skill and deepen understanding of each medium.

Process and Project Planning  | Craig Bacon April 22nd
Process and Project Planning  | Craig Bacon May 7th
Process and Project Planning  | Shelley Short May 20th
Process and Project Planning  | Andrew Jagels  June 3th
Process and Project Planning  | Craig Bacon June 17th 
Process and Project Planning  | Andrew  Jagels July 8th
Process and Project Planning  | Shelley Short July 22nd

Production and Technique | APR-JUL 2026
Sessions that support the development of projects from concept to execution, including composition, structure, workflow, and decision-making along the way.

Production and Technique | Kerry Transtrum April 23rd 
Production and Technique | Orfeo Quagliata May 6th 
Production and Technique | Daniel Baxley May 21st 
Production and Technique | Helen Kovacs June 3rd 
Production and Technique | Carol Patrie June 18th 
Production and Technique | Helen Kovacs July 9th
Production and Technique | Orfeo Quagliata July 23rd

Feedback Critique / Fused Glass | APR-JUL 2026
A space to share work and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback. These sessions are built around dialogue, helping artists refine their work, gain perspective, and grow through exchange with mentors and peers.

Feedback and Critique Session | Orfeo Quagliata April 28th
Feedback and Critique Session | Narcissus Quagliata May 11th
Feedback and Critique Session | Helen Kovacks  May 26th
Feedback and Critique Session | Narcissus Quagliata June 15th
Feedback and Critique Session | TBD June 30th
Feedback and Critique Session | Narcissus Quagliata  July 17th
Feedback and Critique Session | TBD  July 24th

Stained Glass | APR-JUL 2026
Sessions focused on the principles and practice of stained glass, from traditional techniques to contemporary approaches.

Stained Glass Session | TBD June 9th
Stained Glass Session | TBD June 22th
Stained Glass Session | TBD July 6th
Critique Stained Glass Session | TBD July 10th
Stained Glass Session | TBD July 20th

Casting | APR-JUL 2026 
Sessions dedicated to glass casting, exploring form, structure and material behavior through both technical and artistic development.

Casting Session | Priska Jacobs June 10th
Casting Session | David Ruth  July 15th
Critique Casting Session | David Ruth July 31st

Enamel Painting | APR-JUL 2026
Sessions centered on enamel painting on glass, with a focus on image-making and visual expression.

Enamel Painting Session | Indre Bilieris April 29th
Enamel Painting Session | Indre Bilieris  May 27th
Enamel Painting Session | Indre Bilieris June 24th
Enamel Painting Session | Indre Bilieris July 29th