AUSTIN — Looking for some “colorful” ways to bring in the spring? Austinites of all ages are invited to enjoy a dazzling array of locally crafted art glass at the “Experience the Color of Light” show, on display from April 7-10 at Austin Community College (ACC). This free event will be held in the lobby of ACC’s district administrative office building at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road.

Co-sponsored by ACC and the Austin Stained Glass Center (ASG) in celebration of Art Glass Month, the show will provide the community an opportunity to appreciate the work of local glass artisans. “This also is an occasion for artisans to meet and share their ideas, techniques and the love of art glass. The show may be of particular interest to students, hobbyists or art glass professionals,” says Albert Perez, ACC coordinator of personal development.

Original stained glass art may be registered free of charge at the Austin Stained Glass Center from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. through April 3. For directions or for more registration information, call Victoria Garley at 459-0698.

Guests and exhibitors in attendance also will have the opportunity to win an art glass prize. In addition, a $250 gift certificate will be awarded by the Austin Stained Glass Center for a Division B (non-professional) entry. Other prizes which will be awarded for Division B entries have been donated by Houston Stained Glass, Hollander, Morton and Ed Hoy. Division A (professional entries) will be on display only.Also for the stained glass enthusiast, ACC and the Austin Stained Glass Center are offering a series of courses on art glass, including:

ASG – April 19 – Beginning Lead
ASG – April 19 – Advanced Stained Glass
ACC – May 27 – Introduction to Stained Glass
ACC – May 28 – Get Ready, Set, Mosaic
ASG – May 31 – Beginning Lead
ASG – May 31 – Intermediate Copper Foil

All classes require tools and supplies. Please contact Albert Perez at 223-7525 or Victoria Garley at 459-0698 for more information.