Pumpkin Stained Glass Painting Workshop

Join this stained glass painting class in Bristol and create your own glass pumpkin hanging under the expert guidance of glass artist Dawn Beedle.You'll get hands-on with the traditional techniques of kiln-fired glass painting as you work on a pre-fused pumpkin shape. Dawn will show you how to mix and apply professional stained glass paint, guiding you through tracing, matting, and shading to bring your design to life. You'll also explore the sgraffito technique, scratching back through the paint to add intricate details and highlights to your piece.There’s no need to worry about bringing a thing, as all the tools and materials you need are provided. This workshop is a wonderful way to switch off and focus on a new craft in a supportive, low-pressure environment.By the end of the evening, you'll have gained a fascinating insight into this ancient artisan craft. Your pumpkin will be taken to Dawn’s studio for professional firing to ensure the paint is permanent, leaving you with a high-quality, seasonal keepsake that will catch the light beautifully for years to come.

• Learn how to mix and apply stained glass paint to glass
• Learn how to trace, matt, shade, and sgraffito your design to create a tonal glass pumpkin painting onto a prefused shape
• All tools and materials are provided

Please note: Stained glass paintings will be taken back to Dawn’s studio to fire, making the painting permanent on the glass. Pieces will be ready to collect within a fortnight of the course from Staple Hill, Bristol. Guests will create their own individual pumpkin painting on glass, guided by Dawn, exploring ways of applying and removing paint on glass. Read more details