Leaded Stained Glass 2-Day workshop with Karl Percival at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

Description

We are very happy to welcome stained glass artist Karl Percival here to teach at Creative with Nature. Karl has been a professional stained glass artist for over 30 years and his unique skill set has led to him to work on a number of nationally important pieces over the years. He has his own studio in Hebden Bridge.

This 2-day course is designed to give you a taster of all the basic skills and techniques you need to make your own leaded stained glass piece.

In this course you will be learning the “Leaded Stained Glass” technique.

Stained glass has been used for thousands of years, beginning with the ancient Romans and Egyptians, who produced small objects made from coloured glass. Stained glass windows in Britain can be traced back to the 7th century where they were widely used in churches to enhance their beauty and inform the viewer through narrative or symbolism. Today it is used in many different contexts from large public works to peoples homes.

Over the 2 days we will cover;
• Stained Glass Design principles and designing your own template, choosing glass and colours
• Scoring and breaking glass in straight lines and curves
• Cutting glass to templates, sanding and grinding glass
• Copper foiling – wrapping, crimping and burnishing
• Soldering – Tacking, Tinning and Beading
• Patina, Polishing and Framing

At the end of the course you will take home your uniquely designed piece of stained glass art.
This course is suitable for beginners or and intermediates wishing to gain more experience/ improve their skills. All tools and materials included.

Please Note; This workshop necessitates the use of sharp objects, hot tools, grinding machinery and hazardous substances. We will always endeavour to minimise risks of injury by providing safe equipment and following good practice procedures, but due to risks involved we do not recommend you attend if you are pregnant or have significant blood clotting or respiratory disorders.
Please wear old clothes and sturdy closed toed shoes.
Please bring an apron.

Please Note: This course is very similar to that with a review naming a different Creative With Nature teacher.

Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.

What's included in the price?

All materials and use of tools.

At the moment we are asking you to bring your own drinks and lunch/snacks - there are local shops and cafes if you wish to visit them.

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