This is the current timetable for the first half of 2020. These workshops are usually held at the weekends- Saturday/Sunday(occasionally Fridays) at my studio in Harrogate. If you have a small group of friends that would enjoy a particular class on another date, I am happy to look at arranging this with you. Just get in touch for a chat about your requirements. Thank you.
Making a copper-foiled light catcher-Autumn Leaves
An introduction to copper foiling (one day)
September 2020 -TBA
£100 | 10am – 4.00pm
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This is a one day introductory workshop for beginners. You will learn to cut glass safely and competently, grind glass, copper foil, solder and finish your project to take home. By the end of the day you will have created a beautiful stained glass light catcher to hang in a bright window. The cost includes all materials and tools you will need for the day. The teaching group is small so you will get plenty of help and support throughout the day. Lunch is also included.
Making a stained glass leaded panel
An introduction to leaded work (one day)
February 22nd, April 17th & 18th, June 18th & 19th, 2020.
£145 | Saturday 10am – 5pm
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This is a one day introductory workshop to traditional stained glass leaded work. It helps to have done a copper-foil workshop day, but it’s not absolutely essential-really!. You will learn the basic skills needed to create your own small leaded panel (around 10 pieces of glass) that you can take home at the end of the day. The cost includes all tools and materials you will need.There is a selection of tried and tested patterns for you to choose from in the studio. It is a very busy day and you will be on your feet for most of it and it would be wise to bring along an apron. Lunch is included.
Creating a stained glass art hanging
One day
January 25th, March 14th, May 9th 2020
£120 | 10am – 4.00pm
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This is a one day workshop for beginners. You will learn to cut glass safely and competently, grind glass, copper-foil, solder and finish your project to take home. By the end of the day you will have created an original stained glass light catcher that will hang beautifully in your home. The cost includes lunch, tuition, materials and tools that you will need for the day. There will be patterns in the studio for you to choose from and as the group is small, you will get plenty of help and support throughout the day.
Creating a stained glass mirror
Leaded work (One day)
May 23rd 2020
£160 | 10am – 4.30pm
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This one day workshop involves traditional leaded work to create a bespoke stained glass mirror. It is helpful to have already attended a previous course so that you have a feel for cutting glass and using lead to assemble pieces, but this isn’t essential as you will plenty of opportunity to practise. You can design your own stained glass borders (curved or straight) around the mirrored glass that will then be housed within an oak frame.
Honeycomb /Bumble Bee light catchers
Half day workshop (morning/afternoon)
June/July 2020- TBA
£75
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This is a creative half-day workshop, where you can make a stained glass honeycomb light-catcher to hang against a bright window. It is perfect for beginners. You will be cutting glass, grinding, copper foiling, soldering and embellishing your creations. A great introduction to the wonderful craft of stained glass.
Christmas decorations- light catchers day
November/December TBA 2020
10am-4pm. Create a collection of bespoke gifts/decorations
£120
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A creative stained glass day employing the flexible skill of copper-foiling to make a collection (usually five) Christmas decorations (or gifts!). You can create your own designs or use some of the “tried and tested” ones at the studio with a Christmas theme. Good fun, with carols and mince pies a plenty! Lunch is provided too. Perfect if you fancy giving personalised hand-made gifts.