Stained Glass 2 Day Workshop

Service Description

Join us for a two-day course introducing beginners to the art of stained glass. Throughout the course, we will guide you through the process of creating two stained glass panels to take home: a small practice piece bordering coloured glass or a mirror, and a slight larger piece of your own design, up to approximately 15 separate glass pieces Dates: Sat 28th & Sun 29th September (fully booked) Sat 1st & Sun 2nd March 2025 We will cover everything from the initial sketch to the final piece, including choosing glass colours, cutting the pieces, setting them in lead, soldering, sealing and polishing the finished pieces. All necessary tools, glass, lead, and refreshments will be provided. You only need to bring yourself, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, appropriate footwear (no open-toed sandals, please), and a desire to learn this fascinating and centuries-old craft. The course is led by Roland Elliott-Berry, a seasoned expert in glasswork, glass painting, painting, printmaking, and design, with a social media following of over 22K on Tiktok. The course promises to be informative, relaxed, entertaining, and above all, fun, with plenty of one-on-one time with the tutor. The schedule for the two days is as follows: Day One: 9:45 - Arrival 10:00 - Introductions and overview of the course structure 10:15 - Introduction to and demonstrations of the tools 11:00 - Hands-on practice with the tools 12:00 - Glass cutting for the practice piece 13:00 - Lunch - A light lunch will be provided by the team at Larkswold 13:30 - Assembly of the practice piece and preparation for soldering 14:00 - Soldering 15:30 - Designing the piece for the following day 16:00 - Wrap-up Day Two: 09:30 - Refreshments: Tea, coffee and cake 09:45 - Design discussions and glass selection 10:30 - Individual assistance in achieving your desired designs 13:00 - Lunch - A light lunch will be provided by the team at Larkswold 13:30 - Continued work on the projects 15:00 - Finishing, cementing, and polishing the two pieces 16:00 - Celebratory glass of bubbly or Nozecco! The course aims to provide participants with pieces they can be proud of, as well as a desire to continue exploring this captivating craft. Roland is passionate about the art of stained glass and is happy to discuss its history, recommend places to view examples and share insights into the field of coloured and stained glasswork.