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Stained Glass & Mosaic

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning to make stained glass or mosaic. It is both a practical introduction for the complete beginner with no previous skills, and also provides an opportunity for those with more experience to develop and experiment in both fields, using a variety of materials. Learn mosaic, appliqué, copper foiling and leading techniques to apply to personal projects in an experimental and creative way.
  • Who is it for?

    This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning to make stained glass or mosaic.
    It is both a practical introduction for the complete beginner with no previous skills, and also provides an opportunity for those with more experience to develop and experiment in both fields, using a variety of materials.

    If you are a returning student please read the new Covid requirements in the section What you Need to Buy or Do.

  • What does it cover?

    The course aims to give students a good grounding in the practical skills of stained glass and mosaic. Learn to cut glass and tiles, to assemble applique and mosaic, and acquire the techniques to make a copperfoil or leaded panel. Students will be encouraged to design and make panels or objects from their own designs and ideas, and will proceed at their own pace.

    Beginners will start with appliqué and copperfoiling before exploring further glass and mosaic processes. Returning students will develop their skills, experiment and work with more complex designs.
    All learners can expect guidance and support from the tutor and fellow students.

    New students should have acquired skills in the stained glass and mosaic techniques taught in the class. They should be able to:
    1. Cut glass and tiles accurately and safely, and be able to use a soldering iron safely.
    2. Produce an accurate working drawing for their project and be used to keeping a workbook where they keep notes on instructions and their ideas.
    3. Assemble either a mosaic, or a stained glass panel using copper foil or lead.
    4. Have developed design skills and understood the practicalities of designing and assembling a mosaic or stained glass panel.
    5. Returning students should be perfecting their practical skills and techniques, developing their design abilities, and experimenting with new ideas, within an overall understanding of the history of stained glass and mosaic.

  • What will it be like?

    The teaching combines group and individual demonstrations and discussion as well as practical application of all the processes and methods outlined above. As students have different levels of experience and skills there is much cooperation and mutual assistance within the class.

    There are a number of folders with photographs of student work, as well as a selection of books on stained glass and mosaic. These are historical, contemporary and practical. There are also some written notes on techniques. Students are expected to make their own notes and a few handouts will be provided.

    There are samples of the different techniques taught available in the studio.,

    If there are exhibitions that are relevant to mosaic or stained glass, students will be encouraged to go.

    On the completion of each project students assess and criticise their work in conjunction with the tutor and fellow students. Throughout the designing and making process there is discussion in a friendly and supportive class atmosphere.

  • What else do I need to buy or do?

    Some basic materials are available in the workshop and some can be purchased- such as solder -please discuss with tutor. First projects will have materials supplied at a cost of £3.50 - £7 and later students will need to buy their own glass and lead for their projects. Suppliers' details will be provided during the first session. Cost can range from about £15- £40 but can depend mainly on the type, quality and quantity of glass bought
    NOTE -
    Due to Covid we are having to make a number of changes in how we work and behave in all areas of life, and teaching is no exception!

    The MWC will no doubt have you alerted you to some, but I will have some specific requirements for my classes.
    1.Firstly I will be wearing a visor/screen at all times, and suggest them for students as wearing a face covering and goggles would be complicated, and face covering will be mandatory. Nobody will be able to enter the room without them.
    2. Classes will be limited to 8 students.
    3.We will be unable to share tools and materials in the same way we have before, so are working out how to organise this.
    Ideally all returning students would bring their own basic tools -glass cutters and grozing pliers and use their own glass and tiles. We will have numbered tools and those that are used will have to be cleaned after use. Use of a tool to turn the grinder on and off.
    We will still have materials available to use and buy and I suggest wearing gloves when sorting and selecting, then keeping the chosen pieces apart for personal use. Please bring a small box or padded envelope for your glass.
    Clearing and cleaning up at the end of the class will take longer
    As these notes are being written in July please check nearer term time for relevant updates!
    .

  • What could it lead to?

    What this course could lead to
    The teaching combines group and individual demonstrations and discussion as well as practical application of all the processes and methods outlined above. As students have different levels of experience and skills there is much cooperation and mutual assistance within the class.
    There are a number of folders with photographs of student work, as well as a selection of books on stained glass and mosaic. These are historical, contemporary and practical. There are also some written notes on techniques. Students are expected to make their own notes and a few handouts will be provided.
    There are samples of the different techniques taught available in the studio.,
    If there are exhibitions that are relevant to mosaic or stained glass, students will be encouraged to go.
    On the completion of each project students assess and criticise their work in conjunction with the tutor and fellow students. Throughout the designing and making process there is discussion in a friendly and supportive class atmosphere.

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Stained Glass & Mosaic

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning to make stained glass or mosaic. It is both a practical introduction for the complete beginner with no previous skills, and also provides an opportunity for those with more experience to develop and experiment in both fields, using a variety of materials. Learn mosaic, appliqué, copper foiling and leading techniques to apply to personal projects in an experimental and creative way.

23 April 2024 – 09 July 2024
Tuesday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:1523
£284 / £99
12 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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Thursday, 14:00 to 17:00
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£284 / £99
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High Street, Stratford
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Tuesday, 10:00 to 13:00
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£284 / £99
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High Street, Stratford
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Thursday, 14:00 to 17:00
Course Code:1518
£284 / £99
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High Street, Stratford
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Tuesday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:1522
£284 / £99
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High Street, Stratford
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Thursday, 14:00 to 17:00
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£284 / £99
12 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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