Introduction to Stained Glass: Material & Texture

About this course

Participants investigate how glass can be painted and treated to create varied textures and depth. The teaching combines demonstrations, guided exercises and individual support, with opportunities to experiment across traditional and contemporary approaches. The course is structured around making five distinct small glass pieces. Each piece provides a focus for a different technique or approach, allowing participants to compare results and develop a varied body of work.

What you'll learn

• Identify and explore the distinctive properties of glass as a painting surface
• Apply a range of traditional and contemporary glass-painting techniques
• Create texture and depth using varied approaches to surface treatment
• Develop five small glass pieces using different techniques

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled All Levels, suggesting it is intended for learners with varying degrees of experience. Participation combines demonstrations and guided exercises with individual work, so learners should be prepared to develop several pieces through practical exploration.

• The course involves completing five separate small pieces
• Individual support is provided alongside group demonstrations and guided exercises

Before you go

• Completed work will be fired by the provider.
• Students will be notified when their pieces are ready for collection the following week.