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One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

Great finished panels.

Lovely bright looking panel.

Fun little boat panel completed.

Lovely young couple with their finished panels.

Cutting underway.

Vibrant fish panel

two lovely completed panels

leading up

All the glass cut and ready to lead

Happy with what they have produced.

Lovely little boat panel completed

Group of friends enjoying a day off from work.

All pieces of these panels cut and ready for leading after lunch.

Soldering

Small groups or single tuition

Having fun in the studio.

Student delighted with her finished panel

Pieces of glass cut using a template

Learning the process

Great colours in this panel.

Using an oyster knife to help lift the glass into the channel of the lead came

Husband and wife enjoying a day out learning something new.

Happy with the end result.

The delight in cutting your first oyes of glass.

Enjoy learning something new.

Super afternoon with great friends in the studio

Pretty in pink!

Loving the pink!

Art Deco style panel looking great

All glass cut

Students work at home.

Selecting and cutting coloured glass

Finished panel.

All three panels ready for leading.

Laid on the cutting template.

Learn a new skill with friends.

Time to cement. Cementing holds the glass in the lead it also makes the panel watertight.

The finished panel

Leading up

Glass pinned in place for soldering

Cutting the pieces to size

The finished panels

Cutting glass

Finished panel

Lots of textured glass in this panel

Learn how to cut glass to a pattern

Learn how to cut

Colour choices made

Happy with end result.

Completed panel.

Cutting straight lines using a L shaped set square.

Panel ready for cementing

Finished panel ready to solder

Soldering the abutted lead joints

Cemented and looking great with the afternoon sunshine

Finished abstract flower

Jo enjoying the process

Cutting glass from a cartoon

Learning how to solder

Glass pinned in place ready for soldering! Fantastic glass choice.

My garden studio

Finished panel, just needs cementing

Leading has begun

Learning how to solder

Leaded panel

All the pieces cut and ready for the next stage, leading

Cutting straight lines with a set square

Cutting each piece of glass to make up the design

Busy studio in the afternoon sunshine

Learning how to solder

Happy friends with their finished panels

All colours chosen

Using a soldering iron

The messy part! Cementing/glazing the panel

Learn how to cut through the lead

A selection of beautiful blues

Learn how to use a soldering iron

Pinning lead in place

Mother and daughter cutting glass for their panels

Present for Mum.

Different stages of the process.

Choose and cut glass.

Finished panel ready for cementing

Soldering the joints

Checking all the pieces of glass before leading up

Most of the leading done, now it’s time to add the outer leads to hold the piece all together

Cutting the lead with a lead knife

Cutting glass

Welcome to my garden studio

Using a light box to be able to cut darker pieces of glass.

Love this colour scheme.

Glass cut

Various stages of a leaded light panel

Soldered panel ready for cementing

Working out the colours

Glass cutting.

Soldering the lead joints.

Finished panel

Soldering the solder joints

Finished panel ready for cementing.

Beginning the leading process

Using horse nails to hold the glass in place

Finished panel

Glass all cut.

Concentrating on glass cutting.

Starting to learn the process of leading up.

Learning how to solder.

Muted tones on this panel.

All the glass is now cut.

First pieces of glass cut.

Students photo of her panel at home after she took it home to clean up

Soldering the panel

Applying tallow which acts as a flux to the lead before soldering

Leading up

Mother and daughter with their completed panels

Finished panel

Leading up

Description

This workshop is suitable for all beginners; who want to learn the basic techniques of the traditional craft of stained glass. Learn how to make a stained glass panel, in the company of a small relaxed group and for some time-out in the homely, informal setting of Ruth Mullan's artist garden studio. No previous stained glass experience is necessary. A maximum of 3 participants may attend per workshop. You will learn the essential stained glass skills, working from a design/cartoon provided. You will be taught how to cut glass, lead up, solder and glaze/cement time permitting. You will be provided with a design of about 6-10 pieces to work from. You will be able to finish your project within 6 hours during a one day workshop and will be able to take your panel with you. All equipment and a generous abundance of materials provided to use during the course. *Even though I am happy to help and give assistance on my courses to people of all abilities, it is a difficult craft needing a greta deal of dexterity. The processes involved require a certain amount of strength and control. Standing for periods of time is also required. All materials and tools are included in the cost. Gloves and goggles are provided, please bring your own apron or one can be provided. Even in hot weather please wear closed in shoes and I suggest wearing old clothes. Please arrive by 9:55 am for a 10.00 am start.

What's included in the price?

All materials and tools are included in the cost. Gloves and goggles are provided, please bring an apron. Tea and coffee are provided at any time during the day. Please bring a packed lunch.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist

with Craft Courses since 2020

Message the tutor

I am a stained glass artist working from my garden studio in Sussex. My work is mainly commission based. I graduated from Eastbourne College of Art and Design with a Society of Industrial Artists and Designers (S.I.A.D.) Diploma in Graphic Design. I undertook training in stained glass art design under the professional guidance of master craftsman Keith Nickels. I run stained glass art workshops throughout the year at my studio for individuals or couples.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Christmas
Public transport
Romantic
Weekends
Mother's Day
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Easter
Long term / weekly / monthly
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
Suitable for beginners
Father's Day
Parking provided
Corporate days out & team building
Intermediate level
Daytime (weekdays)

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Venue

33 Saxby Road, , Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8UL

Reviews

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8 Sep 24'

Gary reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"We both loved our stained glass day with Ruth. She was patient and witty and we learned so much. Great fun and highly recommend. Everyone is super impressed with what we brought home!"

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Thanks, Gary, that's great to hear! It was a pleasure teaching you both and sharing my knowledge with you. For complete beginners you both produced two great little panels. "

30 Nov 23'

Teresa Smith reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Ruth is an excellent teacher and explained everything clearly. She is very easy to talk to and was very patient. I am really proud of what I achieved in the day having next to no experience. Can highly recommend."

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"That’s so great to hear Teresa! 😃 I am so pleased you are proud of what you produced. Thank you ☺️ for your lovely comments. "

10 Oct 23'

Clare Wong reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"Myself and a friend had a lovely day with Ruth. She was very welcoming and friendly. She is a great tutor with lots of patience. She guided the two of us through the stained glass process and we both came away having made a lovely piece of stained glass. Would fully recommend to anybody who wants to have a go at stained glass. We are looking forward to trying another of her courses soon"

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Thank you Clare so much for your lovely review. I really hope you were not too worn out by the time you got home. It would be great to see your panel in situ with the light behind it as I loved the colours you had chosen. 👌😀"

19 Sep 22'

Abi Roberts reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"We had a great day with Ruth on the one day stained glass workshop, I highly recommend spending a day in her lovely studio with her. She is very knowledgeable and patient allowing each student to complete at their own speed whilst keeping us moving forward with the different elements of the course. We were able to complete a small piece and were given lots of choices of colours and design. I have well and truly caught the bug and hope to return in the near future. Thank you Ruth! "

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Thank you Abi for your lovely comments. I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day learning the traditional techniques of stained glass and that you have caught the stained glass bug ?. "

26 Jun 22'

Carol Johnson reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"This is an excellent workshop, with an excellent teacher. As a complete beginner I learnt a lot and I was very happy with the final result. It was a most enjoyable day."

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"It was lovely to have you on the course for Carol. You were very keen to learn the stained glass techniques and hopefully you were very pleased with your finished piece. I loved your colour choices you made. Thank you for sending me a photo of your panel in situ. "

30 Nov 21'

Rachel Sargeant reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"I had a great day and was lucky enough to have a one to one with Ruth. She is an excellent tutor and very patient (luckily for me)! She welcomed me into her home and is very easy to talk to. I would recommend this course to anyone who fancies giving stained lead glass a go!"

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Hi Rachel, It was lovely to meet you on Saturday and to share my knowledge of the stained glass process. You should be very proud of your accomplishments! I loved the colour choices you made for your panel, it looks gorgeous!"

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