Create@ the Homestead

is generously supported by

Stained Glass in Practice: Craft, Conservation, and Adaptive Reuse

Lecture & Conservation Demonstration

Wednesday, April 15 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Look out into the world of stained glass art: where history, craftsmanship and architecture fuse together.

Join architectural stained glass artist Mackenzie Campbell for an illuminating lecture on the craft of stained glass and a live demonstration of conservation techniques. 

Learn how stained glass is made, restored, and thoughtfully integrated into historic spaces. As part of the evening, you’ll get an exclusive first look at the design plans for the new stained glass installation in The Brown Homestead’s Dairy adaptive reuse project.

  • Date: Wednesday, April 15

  • Time: 7– 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. to explore the site

  • Location: The Brown Homestead

  • Admission: Free to attend, donations encouraged

Pre-Registration Required

While this event is free to attend, seating is limited. Sign up to save your spot. One form per person.

Meet the Artist: Mackenzie Campbell

Project Manager, The Brown Homestead
Architectural Stained Glass Artist, Campbell Heritage  

Mackenzie Campbell leads the adaptive reuse and restoration projects at The Brown Homestead. She is a graduate of the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts with a diploma in Heritage Conservation. Mackenzie is also an architectural stained glass artist, producing custom, traditionally made stained glass. Her practice includes stained glass conservation and restoration, and is informed by historic patterns and architectural detail. 

Thank you to our Sponsor

Thank you to Stellar Contracting for generously sponsoring Create@ the Homestead programming. Your financial contribution enables us to foster a deeper appreciation for heritage conservation and craftsmanship in our community.

This free program offers a rare opportunity to see craftsmanship in action while gaining insight into the care, creativity, and human touch that go into conserving and reimagining historic places.

We hope you’ll come away inspired by the intention and care of traditional craftsmanship, and deepen your appreciation of skilled heritage crafts like stained glass.

Accessibility

Please note that the John Brown House is undergoing continued restoration work and is currently not wheelchair accessible. The outdoor washroom facilities and second storey of the house are accessible by stairs only.

We apologize for this inconvenience, and we continue to work to create an engaging experience for all visitors to our site.