Stained And Fused Glass: Traditional And Contemporary Professional Skills

About this course

Learners plan and develop an individual glass project suited to their experience, supported by demonstrations, guided practice, discussion and feedback. The course covers stained-glass methods including lead work, copper foil, glass applique and soldering, alongside warm-glass processes such as painting, fusing and slumping. Practical work includes cutting and shaping glass, preparing pieces for kiln work, and exploring colour, transparency, texture, inclusions and layering. Learners also use working drawings and small-scale models to develop designs, then review their completed work and technical decisions.

What you'll learn

• Cut glass accurately into planned shapes and patterns.
• Create working drawings and maquettes to plan glass projects.
• Assemble stained glass using lead came, copper foil and soldered joints.
• Prepare glass for kiln processes including fusing and slumping.
• Select glass types and apply surface, layering and texture techniques for intended effects.
• Evaluate finished pieces in relation to their design and technical execution.

Is this course right for you?

The course welcomes learners at all levels and provides individual advice on projects appropriate to their experience. Participation combines personal project work with demonstrations, guided practice, discussion and feedback in a group studio setting.

• Project planning is adapted to each learner’s level of experience.
• Learners work on their own projects while sharing a studio-based learning environment.

Before you go

• Materials for individual projects must be purchased separately.
• Guidance on suitable suppliers and estimated material costs is provided during project planning.