Six Week Stained Glass Workshop - Bedford

Description

Six evening classes, starting Thursday 20th February 2025. No prior experience necessary. Gain a firm foundation in stained glass making. The ideal gift for a crafty person! Join us at our venue in Bedford for six practical evenings all about stained glass. The course will run one evening a week for six weeks. Get to grips with the necessary skills, then apply them to make your own custom designed stained glass panel. 🎓 What to Expect: • Expert guidance from a qualified teacher and stained glass artist. • Learn the art of working with stained glass in a relaxed and friendly environment. • A beginner-friendly exploration of stained glass techniques. • Completion of your own unique stained glass project. All tools and materials are included in the course cost - no extra costs or hidden fees! This course is perfect for beginners and those with some prior experience in stained glass. Unleash your creativity with the luxury of time to make your stained glass project perfect. A great opportunity to learn a new skill and meet fellow art enthusiasts. Course dates: Session 1: Thursday 20th February Session 2: Thursday 27th February Session 3: Thursday 6th March Session 4: Thursday 13th March Session 5: Thursday 20th March Session 6: Thursday 27th March Each session will run from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Please see the course agenda and FAQ below for more detailed information. What can I make? Within reason, whatever you like! You will be taught the relevant skills to realise your vision. Some attendees come with a project in mind, others come to learn the skills and begin a new hobby. Your instructor will advise on design techniques and each attendee will benefit from an individual design consultation as part of the course cost. What to bring: Please ensure you wear clothing suitable for crafting and sensible footwear (no open toed sandals please). You will need to bring a bag to take your completed work home in. Don’t forget to bring your glasses if you use them for close work. Please see the course agenda and FAQ below for more detailed information. I will work with you and make every effort to ensure you complete your project within the time available. Please bear in mind, however, that completion of main projects is not guaranteed, and will depend on the complexity of the design you choose and your individual working speed. Please note that this is a fun, low-stakes educational course aimed at hobbyists. It is not a vocational course.

What's included in the price?

Week 1: Meet and Greet, Basic Skills, Leaded Week Meet your fellow attendees. Learn about various tools and gain confidence in handling and cutting glass safely. Learn appropriate soldering techniques for lead. Gain a better understanding of the leaded stained glass process by making a small practice piece to take home. Week 2: More Skills, Copper Foil (Tiffany Glass) Week Revisit the skills learned from the previous session. Build on these skills to learn more advanced cutting techniques and the use of powered tools such as glass grinders. Learn appropriate soldering techniques for coper foil. Learn about copper foil glass by making a small practice piece to take home. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this technique compared to leaded glass from last week. Week 3: Project Work, Design and Commencement Put into practice the skills learned from weeks 1 and 2. Finalise your design drawings and benefit from an individual design consultation to bring your vision to life. After the experiences with copper and lead in prior weeks, decide which you would like to use as your medium, and start work on your main project. Week 4: Project Work Continued Continue work on your project. Discuss advanced skills specific to lead or copper foil, as they become more relevant to your project. Week 5: Project Work Continued Week 6: Finishing Touches, Project Completion and Showcasing Learn techniques for polishing and cleaning your stained glass masterpiece. Add finishing touches and reinforcements. Troubleshoot common issues. Finalise and showcase your individual projects, and engage in group discussion/positive critique.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Creative Crafts

with Craft Courses since 2022

Message the tutor

With a decade of experience as a dedicated primary and secondary teacher and artist, Will Burrows brings his passion for education and creativity into the realm of stained glass artistry. Will's journey from the classroom to the studio has been driven by his deep-rooted love for nurturing artistic talents. As a part-time artist throughout his teaching career, Will cultivated his skills and discovered a profound connection with the world of stained glass. Now, he has taken the leap to fully embrace his artistic calling. Today, Will is dedicated to sharing the art of stained glass through courses and workshops. His background in education, combined with his artistic prowess, ensures that every course attendee is well looked after. Will's caring and patient approach, honed from years of teaching, creates an environment where creativity flourishes, and individuals of all skill levels can explore the beauty of stained glass. Join Will on this artistic journey, and let your creativity shine under his guidance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll find a supportive mentor and a passionate advocate for your artistic endeavors.