Six Week Stained Glass Workshop - Bedford

No prior experience necessary. Gain a firm foundation in stained glass making. The ideal gift for a crafty person!

Join us at our venue in Bedford for six practical evenings all about stained glass. The course will run Thursday evenings for six weeks. Get to grips with the necessary skills, then apply them to make your own custom designed stained glass panel.

🎓 What to Expect:

• Expert guidance from a qualified teacher and stained glass artist.

• Learn the art of working with stained glass in a relaxed and friendly environment.

• A beginner-friendly exploration of stained glass techniques.

• Completion of your own unique stained glass project.

All tools and materials are included in the course cost - no extra costs or hidden fees!

This course is perfect for beginners and those with some prior experience in stained glass. Unleash your creativity with the luxury of time to make your stained glass project perfect. A great opportunity to learn a new skill and meet fellow art enthusiasts.

Session 1: Thursday 19th June

Session 2: Thursday 26th June

Session 3: Thursday 3rd July

Session 4: Thursday 10th July

Session 5: Thursday 17th July

Session 6: Thursday 24th July

Please see the course agenda and FAQ below for more detailed information.

Within reason, whatever you like! You will be taught the relevant skills to realise your vision. Some attendees come with a project in mind, others come to learn the skills and begin a new hobby. Your instructor will advise on design techniques and each attendee will benefit from an individual design conultation as part of the course cost.

Please ensure you wear clothing suitable for crafting and sensible footwear (no open toed sandals please).

You will need to bring a bag to take your completed work home in.

Don’t forget to bring your glasses if you use them for close work.

Please see the course agenda and FAQ below for more detailed information.

I will work with you and make every effort to ensure you complete your project within the time available. Please bear in mind however that completion of main projects is not guaranteed, and will depend on the complexity of the design you choose and your individual working speed.

Please note that this is a fun, low-stakes educational course aimed at hobbyists. It is not a vocational course. Unfortunately we cannot offer this course to pregnant women or nursing mothers.

Info: Meet your fellow attendees. Learn about various tools and gain confidence in handling and cutting glass safely. Learn appropriate soldering techniques for lead. Gain a better understanding of the leaded stained glass process by making a small practice piece to take home.

Info: Revisit the skills learned from last session. Build on these skills to learn more advanced cutting techniques and the use of powered tools such as glass grinders. Learn appropriate soldering techniques for coper foil. Learn about copper foil glass by making a small practice piece to take home. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this technique compared to leaded glass from last week.

Info: Choose either copper foil or lead came as a medium, and start work on your main project. Put into practice the skills learned from weeks 1 and 2. Finalise your drawings and benefit from an individual design consultation to bring your vision to life.

Info: Learn techniques for polishing and cleaning your stained glass masterpiece. Add finishing touches and reinforcements. Troubleshoot common issues. Finalise and showcase your individual projects, and engage in group discussion/positive critique.

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