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Half day glass cutting for mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

Work in progress.

Stained glass lighthouse on slate.

Two lighthouses in stained glass on slate.

Forest fox in stained opaque glass.

White house in opaque stained glass.

Glass mosaic turtle.

Description

If you want to learn a new mosaic skill then this is a great short course. Using stained glass instead of tiles and all tools for scoring and cutting we will be designing, crafting and finishing our own beautiful art works. This is a precursor to working in leaded stained glass crafts.

What's included in the price?

All materials, tools and full tutoring is included.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios

with Craft Courses since 2020

Message the tutor

My name is Laura Barnes and I have my own studio in an original mill warehouse in the moor town of Todmorden, West Yorkshire. I run all my craft courses from here and create my animal portrait commissions. With 26 years experience in commercial mosaic and other crafts, including working with the National Trust and Crafts Council, I now offer tutoring to small groups. I have a fantastic mix of materials and tools and a very spacious workshop where I run classes in mosaic, leaded stained glass and willow weaving all year round.

Suitable for

Adults
Teenagers
Hearing impaired
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Pet lovers
Intermediate level
Easter
Stag dos
UK Holiday
Spooky
Hen dos
Overseas Holiday
Father's Day
Corporate days out & team building
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
Romantic
Parking provided
Mother's Day
Suitable for beginners
Christmas

What does this mean?

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FAQs

Yes! Free parking in road bays right next to out building.

Yes! beginners are very welcome and guided expertly though the techniques of mosaic.

Venue

Crafty Fox Studios 15, The Old Fire Station, Rochdale Rd, , Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7NA

Reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Dec 24'

Carina reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"A really wonderful experience. We learnt so much, had wonderful chats with tea and completed a really stunning panel of stained glass each. Thank you! Clear, supportive instruction, got lots done, feel very pleased!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Such a good weekend... perseverance really does give results! Lovely work and I enjoyed passing on the techniques of leaded stained glass. So glad you met Deborah, too. All the best to you both. "

17 Nov 24'

Michelle Wray reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"A good course that takes you through the whole process of creating stained glass. Laura explained every step and was helpful in giving advice. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of using the required tools and learning the different techniques involved. Looking forward to hanging the piece I made. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Michelle, thank you for your review! You were a joy to work with. I was impressed with everyone bringing a design to translate and all the work was so different. A great weekend all round. "

12 Nov 24'

Elizabeth reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"This was a wonderful five star course - we learned a lot, had a lot of fun and came away with stained glass panels we are very proud of to display at home. Laura was an incredibly encouraging and patient teacher - she made us feel very welcome and relaxed and able to ask even the slightest question. Thank you Laura!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello! This class certainly highlighted resilience in all of us. I loved the difference in designs and I'm so glad you have a reminder of the home you live in. You all showed great interest in the craft and it was a privilege to work with you. "

19 Apr 24'

Phil reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Just completed the 2 day stained glass course. I'm delighted with my finished piece of work now displayed proudly in the conservatory! Laura is an excellent tutor and was very patient and made it all easy to understand. I have certainly learnt a new skill. I can highly recommend the course. I will return in the near future to try something else"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. A great result. I want to make an art deco rose now! You were really keen to learn which is a delight for me. Come again any time. Laura "

14 Apr 24'

Lesley Rafferty reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Just completed a two day leaded stained glass course with Laura and loved every minute of it. It was relaxed, informative, creative, challenging and fun all at once. Can't thank Laura enough for making us feel so welcome at the studio, hopefully see you again soon - Lesley & Si x"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Simon and Lesley! I was just admiring your beautiful panel photos and this review came through. For a first go at this technique-heavy course I was delighted at how quickly you both got a grip of it. Really well done... and thank you for choosing this workshop, I enjoyed teaching you. "

12 Feb 24'

Tony Robinson reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"A superb course expertly led by Laura who took us through all the stages of design, glass cutting, leading, soldering and finishing. Had my own complicated design which took some fiddling around to fit - but in the end managed to produce a unique glass panel - cant wait til I can see the sun shining through it! A great way to spend a weekend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Tony, the faffing was worth it! Leading up is a fiddly business even for me. I hope the finished panel sails with you wherever you go. Your perseverance paid off. All the best, and you're welcome any time. "

11 Feb 24'

Alice :) reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Laura was a wonderful teacher, very genuine and passionate about her work. We had a great laugh. Only 2 of us on the course so we got a lot of supervision which is often needed as it’s a lot harder than you’d expect!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Alice! You forgot to say how gorgeous your flower turned out, and your colour choices were great. Yes, it's a process intensive course, and you never wavered from getting from one stage to another. It was lovely to work with you both, and a pleasure to be your tutor. "

27 Jan 24'

Gillian Spry reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"I did this course in October and I cannot praise Laura enough for a great experience! Fabulous studio and tutor. I made the most wonderful stained glass panel inspired by William Morris under Laura's guidance which now has pride of place at home. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Gillian, what a lovely review! It was great working with you and a great design idea. I still have your original inspiration to show other students. All the very best, Laura. "

18 Dec 23'

RuthD reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Just had a fantastic weekend making a stained glass panel with Laura. I was very lucky as I was the only student in the workshop this weekend and so had Laura’s undivided attention. As a result I managed to complete a panel that I would not have attempted in a class with other participants. Laura was very encouraging and taught me all the various stages of the process with boundless patience. I am so pleased with the final panel, which has been widely admired already! Thank you Laura for helping me so much in your lovely studio. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in seeing how a traditional craft is carried out and has determination and dexterity in their hands! A thoroughly enjoyable two days."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"A great weekend all round! I hope your panel looks wonderful in place. It's a lot to learn and you took my advice throughout. A lovely review, thank you. "

30 Oct 23'

Rob & Serena reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We really enjoyed our stain glass experience with Laura. The course was accessible and Laura was very helpful in ensuring that we used the correct techniques on our pieces. Would highly recommend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"That's a lovely review, thank you. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. It's a big learning curve and you both took it on with enthusiasm. I hope you treasure your first stained glass panels, they are wonderful. "

14 Aug 23'

Kat reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Good introduction to different stages of the stained glass making process. Laura is knowledgeable and supportive and her studio space, including the building it’s in, is amazing. I was really pleased with what I was helped to achieve in a short space of time and am definitely inspired to want to do more stained glass work! Thank you!! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"My pleasure.... it was great to work with you. I'm delighted you feel inspired to continue learning about this wonderful craft. All the best to you, Laura. "

12 Aug 23'

Sara from Liverpool reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We attended the two day stained glass course this month, Aug 2023. Laura is a fantastic tutor. We both received really good one-to-one instruction & support. The pace of the course was just right, not too fast that we felt rushed, with Laura keeping us total beginners on track to complete our pieces on time. Totally recommend this course. Sara from Liverpool. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Sara, I was showing your work to new students today and they loved it, too! Really good choice of colour to suit the design. Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to me. Laura "

3 Jun 23'

Julia King reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Had a great time. I learnt so much and Laura was brilliant; very knowledgeable and supportive. I will definitely be trying another of Laura's courses."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Julia, I really enjoyed working with you. You are very welcome to come again and learn another skill. Thank you for your review! Laura "

22 May 23'

Hannah reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"I completed the 2 day leaded stain glass course with Laura this weekend and loved every minute! It was a very small class which was perfect as meant that Laura was always on hand to help and guide me (with the patience of a saint!). The process was broken down and explained really well, it was amazing to start with a simple drawing and see that turn into something so lovely. As someone who isn’t very arty at all, or confident when learning new things, it was definitely a plus to be taught by someone so supportive and encouraging. The course made me want to put the skills I’ve learned to use and try to make something on my own so thank you! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Hannah! Thank you so much for your review. I had complete faith in you! It's part of my job to understand how people learn in an environment that's completely new. Learning a whole new skill in 2 days is a real challenge and you worked your way through it to the finished art work. That little boat on choppy seas is charming and well made, so very well done. Come again any time. Laura. "

22 May 23'

Helen Williams reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Amazing course and amazing teacher. The course was very relaxed and a lot of information provided starting us on a path to enjoy making stain glass at home. We really got that one on one tuition - which you don’t get with other courses, Laura always limits her class numbers to 4 which is brilliant. Couldn’t recommend enough - absolutely loved it. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you! I really enjoyed teaching you all, and loved the finished art work. If you want any advice do let me know. Keep up the practice of glass cutting. You are both welcome any time and outdoor mosaic would be a great new skill, too. I hope you got home to Wales safe and sound. Laura. "

26 Apr 23'

Elaine Beesley reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Superb two days spent making a stained-glass window, which will take pride of place hanging in my house. Laura is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and a wonderful teacher. I certainly feel I now possess the confidence to go it alone and start making my own stained-glass in my own workshop."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"It's quite a learning curve and your enthusiasm showed throughout. You had a really wonderful design and finished piece. Come again any time! Laura. "

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Carina reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Michelle Wray reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Elizabeth reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Phil reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Lesley Rafferty reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Tony Robinson reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Alice :) reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Gillian Spry reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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RuthD reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Rob & Serena reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Kat reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Sara from Liverpool reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Julia King reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Hannah reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Helen Williams reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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Elaine Beesley reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

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