Stained glass copper foiling 3D angel/fairy house/star for all levels
Description
Beginners stained glass foiling class - Christmas angel, fairy/gnome house or star. Learn the basics of copper foiling stained glass and make a colourful angel, fairy house candleholder or shiny star in just one day - a great Christmas workshop or gift! This workshop is a one-day introduction to the foiling method of 3-dimensional stained glass construction (sometimes called the Tiffany method), going beyond making a panel or sun catcher! You'll gain a grounding in the essential techniques of foiling with plenty of hands-on experience with the tools we use, and lots of tips, tricks and a little history of modern stained glass. We start out by looking at the basic processes and tools we'll be using: - Scoring and breaking glass, using oil-cutter, grozing pliers and cut runner. - Preparing the glass for soldering using the grinder, copper foil and crimping tool. - Ensuring the pieces will all fit together properly! - How to use a jig to hold the pieces together while soldering - essential for 3D designs! - Soldering using a high-power soldering iron and fluxes. - We'll take you through a demonstration of how we score and break glass and then you'll then practise cutting and breaking glass! - Once comfortable with scoring and breaking the glass, we'll ask you to choose your project design and the glass you'll use. You'll cut all the glass for your project and then grind the pieces to fit accurately. When we're all ready for a break, we'll have lunch from the nearby café. All the pieces will then be foiled and soldered together, and then we'll share the special techniques we've perfected to join the sides together and complete your masterpiece! We'll provide you with the patterns and a selection of coloured glass to work with. What attendees have said about our classes: "Interesting, inpirational and relaxing - a great way to spend 'me' time." "Wonderful course. Great tutors." "Great day….extremely satisfied with terrific teachers who were tremendous. Thanks Guys!" "A really interesting course, really well presented - so pleased with my piece!" "The course and surroundings were very inspiring " - Margaret
What's included in the price?
- All materials, choice of starter designs and glass. - Use of tools and protective gear. - Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits and lunch from the Bell Café. - Maximum class size 6 people. - Your angel, star or candleholder to take home. - Eligibility for our Project Day Programme.
Duration
1 day
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
- Limited mobility
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- 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.
