Learn the basics in just a day on our beginners class or update your skills and boost your confidence on our intermediate / improvers class...

“I was hoping for an enjoyable day but instead had a fabulous one! You two run a great workshop.” - class attendee August 09

Join our one-day class and get a feel for what's involved in stained glass. Our aim is to give you enough experience to decide if you want to pursue the art (and craft) for pleasure or possibly as a lifestyle - although this may take some years to establish!

Or, if you've done some stained glass work before, our improvers class will help you tackle more complex projects, and address any stages of the process you find difficult. We also include a basic session on the leading method.
Click here for intermediate class information.

The one-day introduction class for up to 6 people

We start out by looking at the basic processes and tools we'll be using:

• Scoring and breaking glass, using score stick, oil-cutter, grozing pliers and cut runner;
• Preparing the glass for soldering using the grinder and grinding stone, copper foil and crimping tool;
• Soldering using a high-power soldering iron and fluxes.

We'll then practise cutting and breaking glass.
Then we move on to grinding the cut glass ready for foiling.
Using the hand foiling method and perhaps one of the tools too if we're all getting confident, we'll foil the glass ready for...
Soldering!
At temperatures up to 380 Deg.C we'll solder our piece with the most-commonly used solder types.

When we're all ready for a break, we'll have lunch and a bit of fresh air!

In the afternoon, we'll get you started on a project piece which you'll finish in time to take home!
We'll provide you with a choice of pretty designs (similar to ones we sell for £40 - £50) and a selection of glass to work with.

The course cost includes:

• All materials, choice of starter designs and glass
• Use of tools and protective gear
• Lunch and refreshments during the day
• 1 or 2 tutors, maximum class size 6 people (3 per tutor)
• Info pack to keep with information on getting started, where to buy glass and tools, plus reminders on techniques

Dates available

We have places available on our Saturday class at the studio, Rowans Gallery in Brackley, Northants:

• Sat 21st August 9-45am to 5-30pm £95 per person (sorry, now fully booked)
• Sat 23rd October 9-45am to 5-30pm £95 per person (3 places left)

And we have these dates at Joanna Mason's Albion Arts studio near Harpenden, Herts:

• Sat December 4th 9-45am to 5-30pm £90 per person
  (Christmas decoration designs will be available to work on) (4 places left)

2010:

• Sat January 29th 9-45am to 5-30pm £97 per person
  (Valentines designs will be available to work on)
• Sat March 26th 9-45am to 5-30pm £97 per person
• May 28th 9-45am to 5-30pm £97 per person
  (Sunday will be an Intermediate class - ask for two-day offers)
• Sat July 30th 9-45am to 5-30pm £97 per person
• Sun October 9th 9-45am to 5-30pm £97 per person

How to book your place

To book a place at our class in Harpenden directly or by phone, please call or email Joanna Mason: 07946 334498 or visit the Albion Arts website booking page.

If you're ready to book your place at one of our Brackley classes, simply download our PDF (1.4mb) booking form, fill in the details, and post the form to us with a cheque made payable to M.S.Caddy.

Or, for Brackley classes, you can make your booking and send payment in one step online here.
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If you'd like to know more about the course or the materials we use email us or call us...contact details here.

Click here for intermediate class information.