Summer School Stained Glass

Join us to learn more about and have a go at creating beautiful stained glass panels. You'll be able to work on projects based on your individual preferences with an emphasis on colour and design.

This course is suitable for beginners and those with experience who are interested in stained glass techniques. Classes involve making a stained glass panel based on your individual design preferences with an emphasis on colour, composition and architectural position. Technical skills for leading and copper foil/Tiffany will be explored and students will produce a leaded or Tiffany panel choosing designs and glass types appropriate for each method. Learning how to translate their designs into a pattern for glass, cutting and shaping techniques, understanding where lead and copper foil can be used and how to use them from stretching lead/application of copper through to soldering and finishing, including puttying/cement and patination.

Please note: Materials for standard pieces are provided but If students wish to produce a specific piece, they will need to contact the tutor at least a week before the first session in order to be able to order their own specific glass and extra lead.