Stained Glass Painting for all levels - short course
Description
Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop - Learn the essentials of traditional stained glass painting in half a day! "The style of teaching was perfect for me and loads better than any other course I’ve been on." - Karen Our new half-day introduction to the traditional method of painting stained glass with metallic oxides will give you a grounding in the essential techniques of paint mixing, applying, mark-making, stippling, brushing and sgraffito with oxides similar to those used in mediaeval windows This course is ideal for those who've done some leaded stained glass with us or elsewhere. The techniques you'll learn can be applied to leaded glass, copper foiling, garden glass art and lamps or lanterns. The natural follow-on to this workshop is our 2-day Traditional Stained Glass Complete Course. You'll learn the essential mixing and application techniques, including safely working with toxic metallic oxides to begin with. You'll then practice these fundamentals on a piece of window glass and then create a simple design using any or all of the techniques you've tried and paint your design on to a piece of coloured art glass, ready for firing. It's not necessary to have formal painting experience for this workshop. The key stages of this course cover: - Safely using the oxides - Mixing and paint preparation - Use of different brushes for different paint application effects - Badgering and stippling - Surface techniques like spongeing and sgraffito - Firing requirements - Your artwork ready to take home after firing (approx 1 week)! What attendees have said about our classes: "I enjoyed the course immensely and love my hummingbird - expect to see me on courses in the future!" "Many thanks to you both for a fantastic course on Sunday, tired but we both enjoyed it. Food was great and the tuition very clear." "I loved how energetic and enthusiastic Mike & Jenny were with us and about the subject.." "Well structured and logical day. Loved it. Fun and productive." "Your passion for the subject really shone through and your professionalism in guiding us in all the task was amazing."
What's included in the price?
- Fully tutored course - All materials and glass - Use of tools and protective gear - Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits - Maximum class size 6 people - Info pack to keep with information on getting started and where to buy materials and tools, emailed as PDF - Your pieces to take home after firing (approx 1 week) - Class runs from 1pm to (approx) 5-30pm at our Northants studio near Towcester
Duration
4½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Easter
- Parking provided
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Romantic
- Christmas
- Public transport
FAQs
Sadly not - due to the nature of the materials our classes are for adults only.
Yes.
With all one-day and longer stained glass classes we include an info pack with details of the tools you've used and suppliers plus reminders of techniques used. This isn't included in half-day classes.
We'll be delighted to help you decided what's needed.
For fusing classes we're happy to advise on tools, materials and kilns on request.
Materials are included in all beginners classes - fusing and stained glass.
Please bring reading glasses if you use them, and sturdy fully enclosed shoes (no sandals).
Aprons, googles and gloves are provided where needed.
Because you will be using lead and solder containing lead on stained glass classes.
Lead is known to pose a higher risk to babies than to adults.
We welcome participating friends or partners.
Sadly there isn't room at most classes for non-participating friends or partners.
Of course!
Fused glass will need to be collected after firing - we will contact you when ready.
This depends on which class you're planning to book.
For stained glass classes - it will be difficult to complete the class if you have severe arthritis or similar.
For fused glass classes - we suggest you choose a class which doesn't involve glass cutting - feel free to contact us to discuss.
If the class you're planning to book is described as 'for beginners' then yes!
Some of our classes are for improvers - these are described as such in the listing.
We have GF and Vegan biscuits in stock normally.
We will bring in non-dairy milk if advised in advance.
Lunches, where included, are provided by the Bell Cafe nearby which caters for intolerances, vegetarians and vegans.
Yes - plenty!
Yes, with level access via a ramp and accessible toilet.
