Beginners Stained Glass Lantern Class
Make your own foiled stained glass lantern in just one day!
"Excellent experience - left feeling inspired to do more! Thank You." - Roberta
This one-day class will introduce you to the basics of the foiling method of stained glass (sometimes called the Tiffany method) and you'll make your own coloured 28cm high lantern to take home!
One-day copper foiling stained glass beginners lantern class for up to 7 people
The class begins with a demonstration of how we score and break glass, discussing common issues and a review of the tools you'll use.
You'll then practise cutting and breaking glass, following the pattern for your chosen lantern design. Once comfortable with scoring and breaking the glass, we'll ask you to choose your project design and the coloured glass you'll use; you'll then cut the coloured glass for 3 panels for the lantern.
In the afternoon you'll finish cutting the coloured glass and then use the grinder to ensure the pieces fit.
Then it's time to foil and solder your three lantern panels , ready for fitting in the lantern itself.
If time allows, you may opt to darken the solder using patina for a more traditional appearance.
Your lantern is suitable for use with a block candle, a tealight, fairy lights or battery-operated nightlight.
The course cost of £165 (inc VAT) includes:
- All materials, choice of starter designs, your lantern and glass
- Use of tools and protective gear
- Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits and lunch from Bell Cafe included
- Maximum class size 6 people
- Info pack to keep with information on getting started, where to buy glass and tools, plus reminders on techniques - emailed as PDF
- Your lantern to take home
- Eligibility for our Project Day Programme
- Class runs from 10am to (approx) 6-30pm at our Northants studio near Towcester
How to book your place - Stained Glass Copper Foil Lanterns for Beginners
If you're ready to book, choose the date you prefer and use the PayPal buttons to make your booking. You can pay by card or PayPal. We can also take bookings in the studio or you can buy this class as an emailable gift voucher.
All bookings are subject to our class bookings Terms And Conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
Buy this Workshop as a Gift Voucher!
Contact us to purchase a voucher for this class or if you have any questions.
We'll then send a printable personalised voucher with space inside for your message.
2024 Classes
- Wednesday 23rd October - Stained Glass Copper Foiling Lantern - fully booked
- Sunday 3rd November - Stained Glass Copper Foiling Lantern - fully booked
- Friday 13th December - Stained Glass Copper Foiling Lantern - 6 places
- New dates coming - join our mailing list to receive updates
2025 Classes
- Saturday 15th February - Foiling / Tiffany Lantern class - 6 places
- Saturday 14th June - Foiling / Tiffany Lanternclass - 6 places
- Sunday 18th October - Foiling / Tiffany Lantern class - 6 places
- More dates coming - join our newsletter subscription to receive updates directly
More information
Our one day classes are suitable for anyone over 16, although we do advise that anyone with a medical condition that limits their hand strength or control or theiur ability to stand for pperiods of time contact us before booking to discuss.
Due to the use of lead this workshop is not suitable for expectant mothers.
With a maximum of 5 students you can be sure of plenty of attention and guidance throughout the class, and a fun experience you'll remember for a long time.
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Make your own beautiful coloured glass lantern in one day! 
Gorgeous colours on this lantern made by Catherine
