Stained Glass Contemporary- Beginners/Improvers

About this course

Participants design and make an A4 stained-glass hanging panel while exploring colour, tone and line. The course introduces pattern making, glass cutting, leading, soldering and cementing, with possible additional work in glass painting, staining, sandblasting, hand-painted resists, fusing and inclusions if time allows. Teaching combines practical studio activities with tutor guidance and individual feedback. Personal Learning Plans, written practice notes and regular discussions are used to review progress and focus learning.

What you'll learn

• Cut glass for a stained-glass panel
• Develop a pattern using colour, tone and line
• Apply leading, soldering and cementing techniques
• Use surface decoration methods including glass painting and staining
• Explore sandblasting, hand-painted resists, fusing and inclusions when covered

Is this course right for you?

The course is described as suitable for beginners and is labelled Improver, which may indicate that it also accommodates learners developing beyond fundamental techniques. Participation involves practical studio work, making an individual panel, written notes and discussions about progress. The provider states that the course is not suitable during pregnancy.

• Suitable for learners beginning stained glass, according to the course description
• Includes regular practical making and individual progress tracking
• Not suitable for pregnant learners

Before you go

• Materials used include lead, solder, copper foil, cement, firing, donated glass and new glass.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the studio; a nearby hub area is available for snacks and drinks.
• Participants should allow time at the end of each class to tidy the studio.