Stained glass classes

Intermediate / improvers class

"Your passion for the subject really shone through and your professionalism in guiding us in all the task was amazing." -Annette, class attendee

If you've done some stained glass work before and want a refresher, or to update your skills, join us for this one-day class to develop your abilities and boost your confidence.

The one-day intermediate / improvers class for 4 people

The objective of the day is to make a project piece that will challenge you and help you achieve a good finish.
We provide designs for you to choose from, or you're welcome to bring a design of your own to work on.

We start out with a refresher on accurate glass cutting and foiling

• Scoring and breaking glass with a variety of curves and shapes, focusing on accuracy and efficient glass usage
• Preparing the glass for soldering using the grinder, emphasising the techniques required to achieve a good finish
• Soldering using a pro-quality soldering iron, working on getting consistent lines and a smooth 'bead'

After a tea break, you'll select your project design and the glass you'll use. If you opt to work on your own design, we'll work with you to identify any areas that need adapting for glass.
We'll also help you plan your work to make best use of the glass - essential for your ongoing career!

You'll then have at least 5 hours to work on your project with our supervision and as much help as you need!

Leading method - basic introduction

Before the class concludes we'll teach you the basics of leading to finish off your piece, giving you a grounding in this important technique, introducing the specialist tools and materials used by the pros.

Advanced tools

If time allows during the class you'll get the chance to try two useful tools that will enable you to develop and refine your work:

• Diegel foiling machine - speeds up the time-consuming foiling process and helps to achieve greater accuracy
• Glastar circle cutter - allows the cutting of circles in glass far more accurately and quickly than by hand

The course cost includes:

• All materials, choice of project designs and glass
• Use of tools and protective gear
• Lunch and refreshments during the day
• 2 tutors, maximum class size 4 people
• Info pack to keep with information on where to buy glass and tools, plus reminders on techniques including introduction to leading
• Copies of the class designs provided to work on at home
• Your pieces to take home

Dates available

Rowans Gallery, Brackley, Northants:

• Return to our Classes main page for dates and venues for Garden panel classes
• Contact us, or subscribe to our newsletters for details of new class dates as we add them
  

Hertfordshire School of Jewellery, Radlett, Herts

• Return to our Classes main page for dates and venues for Garden panel classes
• Contact us, or subscribe to our newsletters for details of new class dates as we add them

How to book your place

To book a place at our class in Radlett directly or by phone, please call or email Joanna Mason: 07946 334498 or visit the Hertfordshire School of Jewellery booking page.

For Brackley classes, you can make your booking and send credit or debit card payment online via our main Classes page.

If you want to work on your own design

We suggest a maximum size of 400x300mm (either landscape of portrait) for a project design. Sometimes adjustments to designs are needed to ensure they can be completed within the time available.
We ask that you email or post us a drawing2 weeks before the class, so we can advise on any changes needed.

For more information about any of our classes, or general questions about Vitreus Art, email us or call us...contact details here.

Our garden panels class

If you've done some stained glass and want to try leading, or would like to make a piece for your garden, this class may be for you. Take a look at the dedicated page for these classes - here.