Stained Glass - Art for the Garden Workshop - All Abilities

Course intent

Design and build a beautiful, simple yet individual stained glass piece for your garden using leads and framed with zincs and steels to stake in a flower bed, whatever your ability. The piece will have a maximum size of 50cm long x 20cm wide. This is a 3 day workshop.

What will I learn?

.You will learn how to: · design · hand cut glass · assemble the panel with leads · solder and cement.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This workshop is suitable for all abilities as the complexity of the design will vary according to your previous knowledge of the subject. This course is not suitable for pregnant women or lactating mothers due to potential conflicting chemical exposure which is best avoided. People on blood thinning medication should inform the tutor at the start of the course.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: ·A notepad, pen, ruler, pencil and rubber ·Waterproof fine or very fine marker pens to write on glass (ideally a Sharpie in a metallic colour and a very fine black) ·If you want to buy your own- A piece of greenhouse glass, new or reclaimed (not toughened nor safety glass), size about 1 sq. ft., the shape is irrelevant. This is to learn and practice cutting on (on sale in the studio if needed) ·Safety or over spectacles goggles (also on sale in the studio if needed) ·A piece of plywood or solid surface such as a shelf, a tray or very heavy cardboard (size around 60cmx30cm) to support your piece when taking it home at the end of the workshop as the cement will still be wet for a few days. Wear old clothes/apron and sensible, closed toe shoes (absolutely no open toe sandals)Glass is not included but can be purchased from the studio (including greenhouse glass). Expect to pay from £25 to £30 for glass depending on project size and choice of glass colours. These prices are subject to change depending on current market prices. All other specialist tools and materials are provided and are for classroom use only. Access to the Stained Glass studio is via the Harvey Road entrance

What can I do when I finish the course?

We offer Stained glass courses during the week, including evenings where you can learn stained glass in greater depth and work on longer projects. We also offer shorter glass fusing courses throughout the term, where you can make beautiful, fused glass pieces. These could be standalone ornaments or could be included in stained glass projects as your skills develop.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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