Christmas trees, angels, snowmen and stars! Make your own collection of stained glass decorations to treasure year after year. Focusing on the copper foil (Tiffany) technique, you will learn how to cut, shape and join glass. This course is perfect for beginners and improvers. Templates will be provided or you may wish to develop your own simple designs. Use beads and wire to add finishing touches.
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
“I really enjoyed this course. The pace was comfortable and our tutor clear and very informative. I have a new respect for Tiffany lampshade creators! Food and refreshments couldn’t have been better. Lovely location.”
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.
To view Lin’s own website visit click here
Materials
Materials fee: £20 per person. This covers all the glass, copper foil, solder, wire, beads and consumables required to make several decorations.
Note: This is in addition to the course fee
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 (or you may prefer to bring your own).
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.
Timings & Refreshments
Join us from 9.30am for tea/coffee & introductions
Tuition: 10.00am – 5.00pm
We take an hour for lunch and breaks whenever you wish
Lunch & refreshments are included in the course fee
Help yourself to drinks & biscuits. Home-made cake mid afternoon
“As always, hosts Alison and Peter were welcoming and provided a lovely environment and fabulous food! Thanks again “