Evening Class in Stained Glass by Le Breton Traditional
Description
Come and enjoy evenings spent learning with experienced Glass Artist Matthew Le Breton, of Le Breton Traditional, in a friendly studio environment. Each block of teaching takes place over 4 consecutive weeks. During those 4 weeks you can undertake a main project of your choosing (and if you finish early there are additional fun small bonus projects you can undertake). Stained glass is an amazing craft: colourful, decorative and adaptable to many different forms. This course is student-led, encouraging you to pursue the area of your interest. The course includes both "Tiffany" copper foiling and leaded styles. There is also the provision on some dates for doing kiln-fired glass painting, silver staining and enamelling. You can create panels, lamps, clocks, mirrors, hanging pieces or set the glass into a display stand. Bring your own ideas! You can contact to discuss the practicality of attempting a particular piece before the class by hitting the 'message the tutor' button. The classes take place on Thursday evenings. The numbers are limited and classes fill up quickly so make sure to book your place. These leisure-based courses are run in the newly established Devon Applied Arts Workshop ("DAA Workshop" for short!) between Exeter and Tiverton. Set in rolling fields, the space is disabled access friendly. There are tea making facilities and toilets. There is also a microwave if you need to warm food. If you are counting yourself as a returner to the craft then please get in touch via messaging to confirm what skill level you have prior to booking. It helps to manage the classes. Note that I run other private weekend and weekday classes on an on-demand basis. Scroll down to check my other listings on the craft courses site. If you wish to book as a present for a loved one please message me to check on the availability of dates prior to any booking or voucher purchase.
What's included in the price?
Course fee of £125 covers a set of 4 evening classes.(£85 for a child attending with a full paying adult, please message me for booking options to book a child's place). Materials for a piece around A4 size and tools are provided (additional charge may be made for larger projects, or special materials but can be discussed fully in advance). Many Students choose to become returners if they have a larger project to work on or want to continue with the craft. If this is of interest to you please enquire when you have made your booking. Wear warm "workshop" clothes, no fluffy jumpers (tend to catch fragments). No open-toed sandals or shoes. Aprons can be supplied. The course is not suitable for pregnant women or for students who are not capable of following the safety and instruction guidance. If you already have tools from doing glass classes previously please mark them in some way before bringing them. It can be a good idea to bring a board or something to take your piece home on/in. Also, a toolbox/plastic box/large Tupperware box is a good idea to keep any glass pieces safe. Tea and coffee and biscuits are provided but if you prefer do bring your own thermos flask. Children aged 9-16yrs can attend with an adult at a reduced price of £105. Due to the care needed when handling lead (particularly for children), I have specific arrangements and procedures in place to ensure full safety at all times.
Duration
4 weeks
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I work as a teacher and artisan both in stained glass and traditional buiding techniques. After a Fine Art degree I first started stained glass myself in 2002 as an evening class and never looked back. I have a passion for traditional crafts and I enjoy being able to bring enthusiam and energy to teaching others. The glass courses I run at our purpose built applied arts workshop are designed to give students the chance to develop their own ideas and it is amazing what gets produced.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
FAQs
Yes, Here at the Devon Applied Arts workshop we are out in the rolling fields of mid devon in a unit on a large farm. The Workshop is a newly contstructed, light industrial style building with a large forecourt outside to maneouver in and there is plenty of parking onsite. Signage is there to point you to the area to park in.
Yes, there is a small kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge and microwave so you can store and reheat food you might bring. Food is not provided, but Coffee, tea or herb tea and biscuits will be provided. Round Christmas there is even mulled fruit juice and warm mince pies!
Yes, all the tools you need are there. Glass is provided for an A4 sized project and practice glass for getting your skills refreshed, all included in the price. If you want to attempt a larger project we need to make sure it is doable in the time available and any additional glass or materials used is discussed and then charged at cost only price. A small selection of some of the tools are available to purchase if you wish.
Yes, The initial instruction session is done in a group around a presentation table. So nice and close and easy to hear, or lip reread. The teaching is then done by the tutor circulating around the students and guiding them individually so no need to try to hear from a distance. There are "toolbox" talks throughout, where everyone is gathered in again to see a particular process. Apparently I have a very clear loud voice!!!
Yes, most students are beginners but often there are students who are returning to the craft after a break of months (or years!). You will be given full support to get back up to speed.
Yes, most people who attend have no experience and the course by Le Breton Traditional is designed with that in mind. You will get a full introduction and move through the different techiniques with full suppport and guidance.
