Stained Glass Evening Workshop

About this course

Learners design and make stained glass leaded-light panels, beginning with pattern development and progressing through glass cutting, shaping, leading and soldering. Beginners practise the full process on a small panel before developing a second design, while more experienced participants work on their own panel ideas with guidance on extending their techniques. Teaching combines demonstrations with practical work, supported by group instruction and one-to-one guidance at different stages. Colour, glass texture and varied stained glass techniques are considered as part of the design process.

What you'll learn

• Design workable patterns for stained glass leaded lights
• Cut and shape glass for panel construction
• Cut, shape and solder lead
• Use colour and glass texture within stained glass designs
• Apply different stained glass techniques to panel designs

Is this course right for you?

The workshop is intended for complete beginners as well as learners with some previous knowledge who want further guidance or practice. The mixed-ability format includes demonstrations, group teaching and individual support. Most processes are carried out standing.

• Suitable for learners starting without previous stained glass experience
• Also accommodates participants with some existing knowledge
• Requires standing for most workshop processes
• Lift access is available to the third-floor studio

Before you go

• Wear sturdy shoes, boots or trainers; open sandals are not suitable.
• Wear old clothes or bring an apron.
• Bring an A4 sketchbook or notebook, pencils, coloured pencils or pens, and a marker pen.
• All tools and safety equipment are supplied.
• Glass, lead and solder are available in class at cost price.
• Health and safety guidance is provided throughout the course.