Stained Glass Presentation
Master of Stained Glass
A Presentation on the Stained Glass Windows at the Washington National Cathedral
With author and filmmaker Peter Swenson
Tuesday, June 20th
6:00 – 7:30
Join local author and filmmaker Peter Swenson to discuss his book and award-winning documentary film Rowan LeCompte: Master of Stained Glass.
For more than 10 years, documentary filmmaker Peter Swanson has followed the work of Rowan LeCompte, Dieter Goldkuhle and Mary Clerkin Higgins, all masters of glass and light, commissioned to create and install their final stained glass window in Washington National Cathedral. The film explores the intense, painstaking work that goes into each window, and the sometimes painful, but ultimately joyous human process of bringing great art to life. Working their magic, these artists seek to control the light that shines into the massive building. Interviews with cathedral administrators, and clergy provide further insight into the human struggle of commissioning, creating, and installing windows on a monumental scale.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Free, no registration required.
Leicester Public Library
1136 Main Street
www.leicesterlibrary.org