Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

Description

This is a one day Tiffany stained glass wild flower making workshop based in Martin's studio at the learning centre at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet in Sheffield. This workshop is for beginners as well as the more advanced student, the workshop is run with a maximum of ten students ensuring that each student receives individual attention. Each student has use of a workbench with all the tools and equipment they will need while taking part in the workshop. All patterns and materials such as glass and solder are supplied by Martin at no extra cost. What will I make on the workshop? You will have the opportunity to make a number of Tiffany stained glass flowers (see examples above). What will I learn on the workshop? You will learn all the basic skills needed to make Tiffany stained glass flowers such as: • Scoring and breaking glass. • Selecting suitable glass. • Glass grinding. • Copper foiling. • Soldering. • Finishing. Please note: • It is recommended that you bring reading glasses for close work. • It is recommended that you wear sensible shoes (no open toed shoes) when attending the workshop. • It is also recommended that you wear old clothes. • This course involves working with lead, for safety reasons it is recommends that pregnant women do not attend.

What's included in the price?

All materials such as glass, copper foil and solder are provided at no extra cost. Lunch is not available in the studio, it is recommended that you bring your own lunch or that you purchase lunch at the hamlet cafe. Teas and coffees are available through the day.

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Martin McAssey at Martin McAssey Glass

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Martin is a professionally qualified teacher with many year’s experience of teaching stained glass courses in Sheffield, Chesterfield and throughout South Yorkshire. He specialises in teaching stained glass but also runs fused glass and glass painting one day workshops. Martin has taught stained glass classes for Sheffield College and Chesterfield College. Martin is also a member of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and the Artist Network.