In-person course
in SOUTHAMPTON Maker & location details

Stained Glass Christmas Tea light workshop - Full Day

Christmas Tea lights

Sun Catchers

Checking the cuts

Students work

Copper foil workshop

Sunset/Sunrise sun catcher

Lovely workshop students

The GAF Centre main entrance

Description

Come and enjoy some festive glass fun. Learn how to make a Christmas themed sun catcher/tea light using the copper foil technique and one of the 4 designs, or if you are not feeling festive make one of the many suncatcher designs. The copper foiled or ‘Tiffany technique’, was developed in the US by Louis Comfort Tiffany, one of the pioneers in the Arts and Crafts movement, in the late 1800’s. This method of wrapping the edges of the glass in a self adhesive copper tape became popular, as you need less specialist equipment than you would for traditional leadwork or fused glass. You are also not restricted by lead came so you can make more intricate patterns, panels, suncatchers or 3D forms. You may be familiar with Tiffany lampshades? These are constructed using copper foil and solder. Copper foil work is suitable for interior decorations. During this special Christmas themed course you will be able to select from one of four predesigned glass templates to create a tea light to take home and pop on the window sill to catch the sun by day and light with a candle in the evening. You don’t need any experience in working with glass as I will take you through each step of the process from learning to select your glass, How to cut and grind the edges, foil, flux, then solder, clean and finish your work. Your day will be fun and relaxed with a maximum of 6 students. If you have already tried this technique and want a refresher then this day is also perfect for you. At the venue, there is some parking on the road outside the chapel or just around the corner on High street. The nearest train station is Bursledon which is served by trains on the Southampton - Portsmouth line, just 10 mins walk away. COURSE TIMES: Your day will start at 10am but please arrive at 9:50 to shake off the journey and grab a cuppa, lunch will be at approximately 1:30pm for 1/2 hour and we will finish at 4:30pm depending on progress. Please note the kitchen in the Chapel has limited facilities; there is a kettle and fridge, however, no way to heat food. There is a One Stop in Lowford, 2 mins drive down the road if required. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: For this course good manual dexterity and hand and wrist strength is required. You will be on your feet for the morning while learning to cut and grind the glass but you will be able to sit down in the afternoon. If reading glasses are required for close work it is also advisable to bring these along. If reading glasses are required for close work it is also advisable to bring these along. The course takes place in an old chapel, which can be cool so it is advisable to wear layers. Health & Safety: You will be working with sharp glass, hot tools and machinery, however, I will teach you how to be safe when working and you will be provided with all protective wear necessary. You will be standing for the morning so please wear flat comfortable shoes (no open toes). Course viability: The course requires a minimum number of students to run, alternative dates will be offered to you if an existing date has to be cancelled.

What's included in the price?

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. You will also be provided with all the equipment, safety equipment and materials: glass, foil, solder to enable you to complete your project. Just bring along your enthusiasm…and lunch!