Stained Glass - Sun Catchers (1 day) in the Peak District
Description
Let the sunlight flood in…through your own handcrafted window hanging. Using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique you will create a beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home. This course is perfect for beginners or improvers, teaching how to cut, shape and join glass. Templates are provided or you may wish to develop your own simple design to fit within a 5 inch diameter metal hoop. Add beads and wire to finish and display. Practise basic skills and gain confidence with glass. No previous experience required. Over the day's workshop, you will learn all the skills needed to make Tiffany-style decorations: • Selecting suitable glass. • Scoring and breaking glass to fit your chosen pattern. • Glass grinding. • Applying copper foil to the cut pieces. • Tacking and soldering. • Applying patinas. Tutor: Lin Fletcher Lin has been working with glass for over 20 years, focusing on bespoke pieces, restoration and teaching. Her most recent activities have been with a team of glaziers restoring the numerous windows of Manchester Town Hall. Health & Safety: This workshop involves the handling and soldering of metals (specifically lead, tin and copper). It also requires the use of sharp materials, hot tools and chemicals. Protective goggles, gloves and dust masks will be provided. Whilst every effort is made to keep the studio environment safe and well ventilated, if you are pregnant/breastfeeding or suffer from asthma or dermatitis, for your own assurance, we recommend you seek medical advice before booking this course. Start time: Join us from 9.30am for tea/coffee and introductions. Tuition starts at 10.00am. There are breaks for lunch and a tea & cake mid-afternoon. End time: The class finishes around 5.00pm. • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting. • Relaxed, creative atmosphere. • 4 - 6 students per workshop. • Open to both beginners and those with experience. • Good fresh food, homemade cakes. • Accommodation on site and nearby if required. • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people). For further information or any questions please select the 'message the tutor' button to be put in touch with the course organiser. 2-day, 3-day and 5-day classes also available.
What's included in the price?
Fee includes professional tuition, lunch and refreshments - an additional materials fee applies. MATERIALS: Coloured glass, 5 inch metal hoop, copper foil, solder, wire, glass nuggets, beads and consumables. Materials fee: £20 per person (payable to the tutor at the end). This is in addition to the course fee. A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Please let us know of any special dietary requirements. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and there will be home-made cake mid afternoon. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact me via the "message the tutor" button for more info.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Stag dos
- Accommodation offered
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Public transport
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
Zantium Studios is clearly marked on Google Maps.
We are on the edge of the Peak District (Derbyshire) - near Wirksworth, a few miles from Matlock.
Clear directions will be sent by email a month prior to the course.
Full Day Courses:
A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and home-made cake served mid afternoon.
Half Day Courses:
Drinks and snacks are included in the course fee. Tea, coffee, biscuits are available to help yourself and home-made cake at break time.
*** Please let us know of any special dietary requirements ***
There are various accommodation options nearby including our own 2 holiday lets.
'Godfrey Hole Cottage' is on site. It has 2 bedrooms, a double and a single
'The Counting House' is a mile from the Zantium Studio in the town of Wirksworth. It has one double bedroom (ensuite)
The Zantium Studio is on the first floor which involves a flight of 11 steps. There is a handrail to one side.
The toilet is on the first floor directly opposite the Studio.
There are a number of exterior stone steps and uneven ground from the car park to the house.
Yes, we have off-street parking for several cars
