Description
6 consecutive Wednesday evenings starting 12th June 🎨 Unleash your creativity on our exciting comprehensive 6-week stained glass course, designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Make a copper foil or leaded glass panel to your own design. Each session, led by an experienced stained glass artist, will give you a great experience through all aspects of stained glass design, creation, finishing techniques and display. Sessions last 3 hours, one evening a week, for 6 weeks. Perfect for Beginners: No prior experience required! This course is tailored for beginners, providing a comprehensive introduction to the mesmerising world of all aspects of stained glass artistry. Traditional Techniques: Experience time-honoured crafts of leaded stained glass and copper foil stained glass, from a professional artist and instructor. Master traditional design techniques and finishing to craft your own beautiful panels from glass. Expert Guidance: Our qualified and experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way. Our commitment to small class sizes will ensure a supportive and engaging learning environment. Please note that we are unable to offer this course to pregnant women or nursing mothers. Detailed Course Description: Week 1: Introduction to Glass and Design Gain confidence in handling and cutting different types of glass safely and with skill. Explore differences between Leaded and Copper Foil techniques. Explore the basics of design principles. Use these ideas to plan your unique stained glass project. Week 2: Project Design and Commencement Finalise your drawings and benefit from an individual design consultation to bring your vision to life. Choose either copper foil or lead came as a medium, and begin work on your design. Week 3, 4 and 5: Project Work Continue work on your project. Cut and grind the glass pieces to shape. Fit the pieces together using lead came or copper foil. Learn appropriate soldering techniques for lead/copper. Cement and explore options for patina or other finishes. Week 6: Finishing Touches, Project Completion and Showcasing Learn techniques for polishing and cleaning your stained glass masterpiece. Add finishing touches and reinforcements. Troubleshoot common issues like a pro. Finalize and showcase your individual projects. Engage in group discussions and critique. Receive a certificate of completion.
Duration
6 evenings
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
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