SGAA On the Road: J & R Lamb Studios

SGAA On the Road: J & R Lamb Studios

Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Workshop: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

190 Greenwood Ave, Midland Park, New Jersey 07432

Workshop: Introduction to Using Lead Came to Create Your Windows

Instructors: David Bleckman &  Edgar Carchi

Workshop Count: 10 attendees

This is a beginners class to migrate experienced copper foil proficient artists to using lead came. Class will focus on creating new windows and repair existing windows made with lead came. This workshop will advance the skills of stained glass artists and encourage professional development of artists.

Participants Will Learn

• Lead safety and how to set up their studio to work with lead came
• The basics of crafting stained glass windows with lead came
• How to make repairs to existing leaded stained glass windows

Prerequisites

Participants will need to take a Lead Safety in Construction online class (opens new window) with Click Safety prior to attending class. Participants will need to be proficient in copper foiling, glass cutting, and basic stained glass design and construction.

Course: Lead Awareness for General Industry (opens new window) (10 minutes)
Price: $30 | Use code ‘SGAA15’ for 15% off
After you complete the prerequisite, please email completion confirmation to info@stainedglass.org

All materials will be provided to workshop attendees. If you wish to bring your own eye protection, mask, apron, or gloves you are welcome to. Please wear proper PPE: long pants, close toed shoes, and if you have long hair please tie it back.

There will be a lunch break, but food will not be provided. Please bring your own water bottle, food, or snacks. Bring cash! If you do not want to pack a lunch, there is a pizza shop next door to J & R Lamb Studio. Also, after the workshop concludes, attendees are welcome to attend dinner with the J & R Lamb Studio team to network.

About the Studio & Instructors

J & R Lamb Studios is the oldest continually operated stained glass studio in America. Founded in 1857, J & R Lamb Studios has been led by two families for over five generations. David Bleckman and his wife Kathryn Bleckman, continue the tradition of family ownership after the passing of David’s mother and artist, Donna Samick.

David and Kathryn have been involved with the studio since 2000, and David has been working full-time at the studio as Chief Financial Officer, estimator, restoration craftsman, and artist since 2016. David also has his MBA in Finance and had a career in banking prior to supporting the family studio full time.

Edgar Carchi who is a master craftsman with 18 years’ experience and a Lamb employee for 13 years. He has experience as a glazier, in metalwork, mosaics, and fusing.

Recommended Local Affordable Hotel: Any major chain in Paramus, NJ

Recommended Airport: Newark Airport

Transportation & Parking: NJ Transit (bus & train) via NYC Port Authority; Hoboken and Newark Penn in NJ. Take NJ Transit train or bus to Ridewood, NJ and then Uber, Lyft or taxi to Lamb Studio. Take the bus from NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal to Godwin Ave & Midland Ave, Midland Park.

Recommended Restaurants/Eateries: There are dozens of options in Ridgewood, NJ! Within a block of Lamb Studios is Arturo's, Rosario's, and Eleven Central.