Christian was delighted to see the launch this month of the new Stained Glass Craftsperson Apprenticeship at Swansea College of Art. In his role at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), Christian has been developing the apprenticeship programme and has overseen the start of the first apprentice’s training workshop during the week. The launch was combined with a symposium led by Martin Crampin titled ‘Capturing a Moment: Swansea Stained Glass Archives.’
The symposium reflected on the stained glass archives in Swansea College of Art and elsewhere in Wales, using the commissions for Coychurch Crematorium as a focus for discussion. Coychurch Crematorium was opened in 1970 and contains some remarkable stained glass, including work designed by the influential German artists who were invited to teach in Swansea in the 1970s and 80s, and early works by students who went on to establish international reputations.
As well as Dr Martin Crampin (University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies), speakers included Dr Jasmine Allen (Stained Glass Museum, Ely) and Dr Reinhard Köpf (Heritage Department, Mönchengladbach).
Christian speaking at the launch
