Stained Glass Workshop - Christmas Decorations

Stained Glass Workshop - Christmas Decorations

Create a collection of beautiful glass decorations using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique.

Zantium Studios

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7 hours

Wirksworth

1 to 6 guests

£135

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What you'll do

Christmas trees, angels, snowmen and stars... Make your own collection of stained glass decorations to treasure for years to come. Focusing on the copper foil (Tiffany) technique, you will learn how to cut, shape and join glass - with sparkling results!

Perfect for beginners or improvers, this is a full-day stained glass workshop.

Templates are provided or you may wish to develop your own simple designs. Add beads and wire to finish and display. Practise basic skills and gain confidence with glass. No previous experience required.

Select suitable glass
Score and break glass to fit your chosen pattern
Glass grinding
Apply copper foil to the cut pieces
Tack and solder
Apply patina

Expert tutor, Lin, has been working with glass for over 20 years. She specialises in both lead and copper foil techniques, making, teaching and restoring. She is passionate about stained glass and loves creating pieces she hopes will be cherished for decades.

Join us for this colourful course in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Located on the edge of the Peak District, Zantium Studios offer the perfect place to relax and learn a new skill.

Courses take place in the airy purpose-built studio where class sizes are kept small. Delicious picnic-style lunches are included with a choice of sandwiches and snacks - plus Alison’s legendary homemade cakes.

What you'll get

Professional, friendly tuition
Delicious lunches & refreshments
Advice on designing your own glass hanging (or work from one of ours)
Practise cutting & shaping glass
Step-by-step guidance
Your own handcrafted glass decorations to take home

Tools & equipment are provided

Please note: an additional materials fee applies.

Materials fee: Approx. £20 (payable to the tutor at the end).

This is in addition to the course fee and includes the following:

Coloured glass, copper foil, solder, wire, glass nuggets, beads and consumables.

A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Please let us know of any special dietary requirements. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself, and there will be homemade cake mid-afternoon.

Free parking on site

Accommodation is available via Zantium Studios at an extra charge:

'Godfrey Hole Cottage' - On-site. 2 bedrooms. Sleeps 3
'The Counting House' - Georgian townhouse in Wirksworth, 1 mile away. 1 bedroom. Sleeps 2

See available dates, Request a private class or Gift

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Knowledge required

Beginners and those with experience are welcome.

Health & Safety: This workshop involves the handling and soldering of metals (lead, tin & copper). It also requires the use of sharp materials, hot tools and chemicals. Protective goggles, gloves and dust masks will be provided. Whilst every effort is made to keep the studio environment safe and well ventilated, if you are pregnant/breastfeeding or suffer from asthma or dermatitis, you should seek medical advice before booking this course.

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