Join us for an engaging stained glass workshop, where you will spend the day or evening immersed in the traditional art of crafting stained glass panels. During the session, participants will receive hands-on instruction in essential techniques, including glass cutting, leading, soldering, and cementing. By the conclusion of the workshop, you will have completed your own small stained glass panel to take home. No prior experience is needed for any of the beginners classes.
BEGINNERS STAINED GLASS CLASSES
WORKSHOPS AND EVENING CLASSES
Evening classes and weekend workshops for beginners stained glass, fused glass, painting and copper foiling.
Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 9.00pm and can be joined anytime.
Weekend classes (Saturdays) are held throughout the year from 10.00am to 4.30pm. (Dates below).
All classes ~ Cost £180 for 1 day workshop or 3 evening classes.
Beginners Stained Glass Classes
Book HereA three week (evenings) beginners course or 1 day weekend workshop in stained glass. Tuition, materials, glass and equipment supplied. In this time we will make one small stained glass panel for you to take home. Learn to cut glass from a cartoon (a line drawing of the design), lead up, solder and cement using tools and techniques used in making all stained glass windows.
Costs £180.
Intermediate Stained Glass Classes
Book HereA three week (evenings) intermediate course or 1 day weekend workshop in stained glass. This is for those who have completed the beginners course or have had previous experience and want to continue with the craft. Tuition, materials, glass and equipment supplied .In this time we will make one small panel. This will be from a few set designs or from your own design. Costs £180.
Fused Glass Classes
Book HereA three week (evenings) course or 1 day weekend workshop learning the basics of fusing and shaping glass. All glass, tools and equipment are supplied. In this time we will make several small pieces of fused and shaped glass. (Tiles, Bowls, Sculptures...). We use Bullseye glass, Spectrum System 96/ Oceanside glass and Float glass. It is best if you have not cut glass before that you attend the beginners class in stained glass. This will give you more practice in cutting. (Although can be done without). Fusing kiln firings are typically 12hrs in duration. Arrangements will be made on the day to post out or pick up your glass once fired. Costs £180.
Painting Classes
Book HereA 1 day workshop making a series of painted (kiln-fired) glass pieces and samples which can be stand alone pieces or used in future leaded and fused glass projects.
Using a selection of traditional and unorthodox materials you will explore methods such as
mark making, vinyl stencils, tracing and various brushwork techniques.
We will use different types of paint mainly by Reusche, Degussa and Rockingham.
We will make 4-5 kiln firings throughout the day.
(An extra day may be required to pick up some pieces).
Class sizes are limited to 4.
All glass, tools, paints and kiln use are supplied.
You can bring any designs or images along which we can use or adapt on the day, but we will also supply many to choose from.
Dates for the painting classes are on a different weekend to our normal classes. We will discuss with yourselves what dates are suitable.
Costs £180
Copper Foiling Classes
Book HereA 1 day course in learning the techniques and skills to make a copperfoil panel or terrarium. You will learn how to cut glass, to copper foil, to solder and by the end of the day you will have made your own panels, suncatchers or mini greenhouse! If you have not cut glass before , we recommend doing a 2-d panel or suncatcher before trying the terrarium. Panels and suncatchers can be from your own designs.
Cost £180
Dates for weekend
cLASSES 2025 - 26
All classes 10.00am to 4.30pm
2026
Saturday 24th January
Saturday 28th February
Saturday 28th March
Saturday 25th April
Additional dates to be confirmed.
Class size 10.
Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes from 6.30pm until 9.00pm and can be joined anytime.
The vouchers / gift cards will be posted to the address supplied.
If any evening classes are missed they can carry to the following week.
Group bookings of 4 or more can request alternative dates.
Vouchers are valid for any of the classes for 12 months.
Refund available up to 6 months.
Refunds will be in full minus £25 admin costs.

