Stained Glass Workshop at Misshandled, Bollington Mill

Description

I am delighted to announce a new Traditional Stained Glass course at MissHandled studio in the beautiful Clarence Mill, a former cotton spinning mill built in 1834. This two-day course in the heritage craft of traditional stained glass making will give you an insight into this ancient methods dating back hundreds of years to medieval times within an industrial heritage setting. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided through the process and given lots of tips, tricks and insight and appreciation of stained glass window making. By the end of the course you'll make a leaded stained glass panel to take home, which you can put in your garden, or display indoors! This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience. You will be introduced to all the key techniques and tools used in the traditional method of constructing stained glass using lead came. The course will start with an introduction to the history and art of stained glass, the design and how we ‘paint with light’ and the equipment and tools used to do this with a focus on using the traditional tools. We will quickly move on to the practical aspect by demonstrating how we score and break glass. This will be followed by practise cutting glass to a design until you're ready to start cutting the coloured glass for your main project. You can either use one of the designs provided or bring along a design of your own. There will be a full demonstration to the process of constructing a panel using the leading method at each stage and we will discuss the tools and techniques being used. The second day will be focused on building and finishing your stained-glass panel by leading, soldering and cementing your design piece which you'll finish in time to take home. *Please note that this course uses lead therefore it is recommended that those who are pregnant or breastfeeding discuss with the tutor before booking.

What's included in the price?

Tools, materials and safety equipment are provided for all courses. Participants are simply asked to bring their own supply of enthusiasm. A light lunch is included in the cost of the course and we will provide tea, coffee, squash and biscuits during the course. Please do specify any dietary requirements.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Jo Turner Stained Glass

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Artisan Stained Glass Maker offering courses in traditional leaded glass as well as copper foil techniques and fusing glass and glass painting. 20 years + making stained glass, member of the Heritage Crafts Association as I am absolutely passionate about these passing skills on to others. I also teach at a heritage centre in Northamptonshire and have taught in Bedfordshire and currently in Derbyshire in the Adult Education Sector.