Stained And Fused Glass | Fri 20 Jan to Fri 31 Mar | 4.30-6.30pm | £160 (10 wks) | 16 yrs+ | Tutor Sarah Walkley | Studio 2
Learn all the skills you need to make a stunning stained glass window and make beautiful objects out of kiln-formed glass including decorations and 3D objects.
What will the course cover and how will it be taught?
With individual tuition to suit your needs and requirements, you will be taught how to cut glass safely, lead pieces into a panel, solder joints, assemble glass using copper foil, and how to paint and stain glass using silver stain and enamels. You’ll make a practice panel before embarking on an individual project and will be given advice on how to design a stained glass panel.
You may also learn the art of kiln-formed fused glass and have access to a specialist glass kiln to fire their pieces, and will be advised on how to make the best use of colour, and how glass changes under heat.
This class is suitable for beginners and those with experience who wish to improve their skills.
Important information
Please note there are no sessions during week beginning 20 February 2023.
What do I need to bring?
Boards will be provided to make the practice panel. Following this, students will need to provide their own wooden board to work on, the size of which will be determined by the dimensions of the stained glass design but the tutor will advise on this.
All other tools and materials will be provided to complete a practice panel.
Participants need to wear closed shoes, no sandals, please.
Are there any additional costs
Materials costs are in addition to the course fee and are payable to the tutor directly.
The cost of the practice panel is £15. The cost of other materials according to what is used. This usually works out about £15 per square foot. Prices may vary according to the glass used.
About the tutor
Sarah trained at Vetrate Artistiche Toscana in Siena 1994-1995. She had a stained glass studio in London for several years before settling up business in Kendal. She developed a specialist range of Fused Glass during this time, Sarah Bibet Fused Glass and sells online and to local shops. Sarah has been teaching her skills to classes for 28 years.
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