Stained Glassic reviews

6 Sep 17'

Lee & Sophie reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"We had a wonderful time with Jamal making our own stained glass window. We would both highly recommend his course. Thank you again."

19 Aug 17'

Diana Hampton reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Fantastic day. Made a stained glass yacht picture. Excellent teacher, friendly and helpful. I can strongly recommend this course.5"

11 Aug 17'

Jane Willinson reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Super day that the miserable weather could not dampen. Jamal was a great teacher and tea maker & I am more than pleased with my first foray into stained glass leading. I would recommend to anyone; you don't have to be arty. I'm proof of that. Thank you."

9 Aug 17'

Sharon Woodland reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Brilliant day, 60th birthday present bit worried as not very crafty but had a wonderful time. Made a glass panel that has amazed my children, all thanks to Jamal's patient instructions and some help when needed. Excellent will try to get find time for full four days."

9 Aug 17'

Sharon Woodland reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Excellent 60th birthday present. Wonderful day, learnt a lot in a day. Jamal is very patient and has great deal of historical and practical knowledge which he was happy to share. He is clearly enthusiastic about his art and has kindled the need for me to find out more. I will try hard to get on the four day course."

4 Aug 17'

Catherine D reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Have just spent four days with Jamal. Thoroughly recommend the four day complete course. What a treat! He is a highly skilled and passionate artist that is totally committed to the artistic experience of his tutees!! I have produced an amazing piece of art that will be cherished for a life time. Many thanks for an outstanding experience - will be back for more!!"

4 Aug 17'

Catherine D reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Have just spent four days with Jamal - what an amazing and creative experience. He is the most passionate artist with a depth of knowledge that is rarely found. He freely shares his skills with each student and is committed to the creative goals and decisions of his tutees. Jamal is a highly skilled and dedicated artist that anyone interested in art should spend time with. Many thanks for helping me produce a superb piece that will be cherished for a lifetime."

5 Jul 17'

Sandra Lane reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Had a lovely day in the workshop with Jamal. He was very patient and inspiring with my design ideas and what I wanted to get out of the day. It was challenging but rewarding and I left with a beautiful stained glass in memory of my dad. Would recommend the courses to anyone with a creative flare."

27 Apr 17'

Liam Taylor reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"One day leading workshop for two. Excellent experience, in very capable hands with Jamal. We felt very welcome and all in all enjoyed an excellent day at Jamal's workshop."

20 Apr 17'

Ian Saffery & Debs Hill reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Jamal's course is excellent, both of us thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience of learning and making stained glass panels. Jamal combined a very inviting environment and friendly approach, which carefully led us through the various techniques needed to make a stained glass panel. We were given all the necessary instruction both theoretically and practically to produce a final piece and both felt extremely satisfied with our experience. This course is great for newcomers and beginners and as we had no previous experience we were very proud of our achievements on the day. Jamal is an excellent teacher and talented artist and would highly recommend his course to anyone serious about wanting to learn about stained glass."

18 Apr 17'

Louise reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"My Dad and I did a 3-day painting and leading course last week. We had different painting and leading experiences, so Jamal adapted his teaching to suit both our needs. Over the 3 days, he took us through composition, selecting glass, painting, shading and finally leading. I am very proud of the panel I came away with and amazed that I could finish it in only 3 days. It now hangs from my window catch and looks beautiful. Jamal's knowledge of historic stained glass, especially in Birmingham, added to the overall experience. It was great to do something different and get out of a work mindset for 3 days; to lose myself in concentrating only on my creation was a perfect de-stresser."

1 Apr 17'

Fiona Dean reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Dear Jamal, Thank you for a great day on the Art of Stained glass leading. You took me through the whole process in a clear stepwise manner which I am sure I will be able to continue on my own. The studio was relaxing full of lovely music and birdsong-just my idea of a comfortable atmosphere to learn in. We covered not only techniques of stained glass but also history on the subject and other types of art. Your excellent teaching has inspired me and I intend to go back again to learn stained glass painting. Thanks again."

1 Apr 17'

Mal reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Had a great day with my sister at one of Jamal's workshops. Jamal was very welcoming and has such an obvious passion for stained glass, he is quite inspirational. Jamal gave us an insight into all aspects of his craft during our production of a small panel, he is very patient and there ready to help (and I needed his input!) but keen to encourage you try to do it yourself. As one of the older generation I would certainly recommend the experience to anyone old or young. Thank you Jamal."

18 Feb 17'

John Mills reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"My wife and I did a 1 day leading course with Jamal. What a fantastic day we had. We really enjoyed the course and hearing Jamal's vast knowledge about glass and art. He is a talented guy. He made us very welcome in his Aladdins cave of a workshop. We love our finished pieces and amazed we did it all in a day. Would reccomend to anyone."

6 Feb 17'

Keith Preedy reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I did a 1 day lead light course yesterday along with my daughter. The course was informative and covered every aspect of making a lead light from the pattern, cutting the glass all the way up to the finished product which we were able to take away. Jamal explained the processes in a clear and concise way and we learnt so much in the time we were there. I would recommend anyone to go on this course if they have an interest in stained glass or any kind of interest in crafts, a thoroughly enjoyable day. Thank you"

29 Jan 17'

Harriet Biddington reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I did a 4 day, one to one, course with Jamal which was fantastic. In that time we were able to cover design, cutting, painting and leading so I have come away with a finished piece I am please with. I have also gained the knowledge and confidence to develop my skills at home. Jamal has a great knowledge of the historical context of stained glass and is very skilled practitioner along side being an excellent tutor. This course was located in Jamal's cosy garden studio where every thing we could need was to hand. I found I could wait to get in the studio each day to learn the next step and now I'm itching to get started on my next project in my own studio. Jamal's courses would suit people with very little creative experience along side those coming from a more in depth artistic background. I would thoroughly recommend."

6 Jan 17'

Bea Carter reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I had a ball. I was an excellent well taught course. I had was given a good overview of stained glass, both modern and historical uses. I was able to create my own design. I was shown how to cut glass to a template then had the experience of cutting glass. This is not as easy as you might think. I was next taught how to block the design and cut the lead to frame the pieces. This course was very comprehensive in the six hours and I was able to finish and take home my creation. So happy. If you want to try a new skill for 2017, this course could be the one."

19 Nov 16'

Deb and Mark McLaughlin reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"The course was fantastic. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in arts and crafts. We learned so much in our time with Jamal it has inspired us to take it up as a hobby. 5 out of 5 rating."

31 Aug 16'

Hannah Sunderland reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"We had a wonderful day with Jamal and my mother. We came away with a piece of stained glass that we were proud of and would highly recommend this course. We did the one day leading workshop in a lovely workshop and with a very pleasant and helpful tutor. We hope to return for the glass painting course in the near future."

20 Aug 16'

Sarah Pringle reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"My mother, daughter and myself had a very enjoyable, relaxing and productive day. Would highly recommend this to beginners like ourselves or experts also and we will be back to do more. Thank you."

13 Aug 16'

Brenda Henderson reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I have been on both the one day workshop and a three day painting workshop and both have been thoroughly inspiring and rewarding. Jamal is an excellent teacher; patient, informative and very easy to work with. His own work is stunning and he is so willing to share his experience. I thoroughly recommend his workshops whether a complete beginner, as I was, or someone with a little experience who wants to develop their skills further."

28 Jul 16'

Nicola reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Have just spent a wonderful two days with Jamal making my own stained glass panel from scratch having had no previous experience at all. I learnt about design, colour and texture. I was introduced to more tools than I can mention. I learnt to cut glass, how to score it, break it grind it and grozing. I learnt how to lay out your plan, cut and fit the lead, hold everything in place with wood and horseshoe nails, how to solder, affix hooks, cement, polish, etc. etc. etc. I'm so pleased with what I was able to produce. Jamal was a first class teacher. He was able to step in if necessary but encouraged you to do everything for yourself. He is a true artist, a true gentleman and extremely interesting to talk to. I thoroughly recommend this course and Jamal."

1 Jun 16'

Elissa Renouf reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I enjoyed a brilliant day with Jamal. He is a Master Craftsman, consummate artist and excellent teacher. His knowledge and expertise are immeasurable and he understands and communicates the technical - and historical - aspects of his craft very well. Jamal took time to really understand what I was trying to achieve,and what made me tick , and structured our session in an fascinating and helpful way. Above all it was a pleasure and a privilege to spend time with him and share his passion, and also to meet his delightful and talented family. I am looking forward to working with Jamal again when my project is underway and I need some expert help - but mostly to keep the connection. I recommend him very highly."

15 May 16'

Rose reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Excellent! My Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our class with Jamal and came away really happy with the stained glass panels that we made. Jamal is a great teacher as has so much knowledge and enthusiasm for the topic, it was definitely infectious as we want to try making more things now! Would recommend the class to anyone as a fun day out that also gives you a greater appreciation for the skill and craftmanship involved in stained glass window making."

27 Apr 16'

Phil reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I learnt so much in just a single day and enjoyed every moment of it! Jamal is very passionate about what he does, which only adds to the already friendly and relaxing setting of his studio. I'm very happy with the glass painting we did and look forward to maybe doing some different courses in the future. Thank you Jamal!"