Duration

10am - 4:30pm (6.5 hours) over 2 consecutive days
13 hours total

Requirements

Must be 14+ years old.
Ages 14 & 15 must be accompanied by an adult

About - Introduction to Stained Glass

Curious about stained glass? Join us for an introductory two day stained glass workshop with visiting UK glass artist Jan Simpson. Perfect for beginners wanting to explore the art of stained glass, you will learn foundational techniques for working with stained glass including glass cutting, soldering, cementing and polishing.

Check out our other dates and glass workshops at amokuraglass.com

What you’ll do

Over two days, you’ll create a small stained glass panel using leaded techniques. You’ll have a choice of two designs, each offering a different set of challenges to help you understand how to approach your own original designs in future. This workshop is designed to meet you at your level - whether you’re a complete beginner or ready to build on previous experience.

You’ll learn how to:

• Approach and create a design
• Measure, cut, and handle glass safely
• Select and cut coloured glass pieces
• Lead, solder, cement, and polish your finished panel

Day 1
AM - Introduction to design methods, measuring techniques and materials used to create a stained glass window panel. Cutting techniques, using 3mm glass, students will learn how to use a variety of glass cutting tools to achieve precise lines and curves, and how to approach glass cutting for stained glass.
PM : Students will select their designs, choose their glass and will have their completed glass panel cut and ready for leading up the following day.

Day 2
AM - Students will be introduced to leading techniques, tools and materials required to commence leading up their panel. They will learn how to use the grinder if necessary and will be guided through how to integrate a combination of curved and straight lines into their work.
PM - Students will complete leading up their panel and will then be taken through the processes used for soldering and cementing their panel.

The completed cemented panel will be taken home by the student for final polishing up at home once the cement has dried. A basic demonstration of this will be shown at the end of the day and a fully written handout will be supplied to each student for them to take away for future reference.

About the Artist

Jan Simpson is a UK-based glass artist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in bespoke stained and fused glass. Originally from New Zealand, she blends traditional, heritage craftsmanship with contemporary techniques to explore light, color, and form. Jan works to commission and teaches from her Bognor Regis studio.

Objective

Students will learn shop safety, be introduced to the shop, tools, materials and techniques used in stained glass. Students will have the opportunity to apply those skills to create their very own using the techniques taught in the class. All glass creations are the student's to keep at the end of the class.

Prerequisites

No previous experience in glass or stained glass required, class is open to all interested parties. Ages 14+

Materials & Supplies

All required materials and tools to complete the projects will be provided by the studio and included in the course fees. Students are asked to wear cotton or natural material clothing, long pants, and close toed shoes. Please bring a water bottle, and snacks/lunch to keep energy levels up!