Classes
STAINED GLASS CLASSES
Come and Learn the Art of Stained Glass.
STAGE 1– The Beginners Intensive Workshop takes you through the traditional steps of leadlighting and copper foiling, introducing you to the skills of cutting and leading glass. This is a hands on class and you can expect to finish 2 to 3 A4 sizes practice pieces. We start with the Beginners Intensive class over 3 days to get you acquainted with the techniques of stained glass, and to quickly build on your skills as you complete the courses.
STAGE 2 – The Intermediate Classes follows on allowing you to fine tune your skills and tackle your own project as we go further into the techniques of leadlighting. Includes planning, drawing up your pattern, and constructing your own larger personal leadlights, or copper foiling. The classes are 9am to 5pm over a 3 day weekend.
If you are experienced, you can expand your skills working on your dream project with guidance and support.
STAGE 3 – Advanced Classes weekly 3 hour drop–in classes available post Intermediate Classes so you can pursue your own projects at home.
LOCATION – Classes are held at the Elegance studio on our property at Yathella, 20 minutes north of Wagga Wagga in the Junee direction.
If you’re from out of town, why not put a group of 2 to 4 people together and come on consecutive weekdays or for a long weekend. Stay in Coolamon, Junee or Wagga for an artistic trip away!
Contact me for more details and to arrange your own personal classes.
Beginners Intensive Workshops
3 Day Intensive workshop 9am to 5pm. Quickly gets you accustomed to stained glass and gain the necessary skills. Great if your from out of town and wish to make a weekend of it. Stay locally in Coolamon, Junee or in Wagga! See dates below.
TO GET YOU GOING
● Workshop safety, tools, materials, and demonstrations.
● Glass cutting techniques and practice.
● Leading and soldering simple practice pieces.
TO BUILD ON YOUR SKILLS
● Complete 2 x A4 sized leadlight designs (1 set and 1 chosen).
● Working on 1 x A4 sized personalised piece: glass selection, cutting, leading up or copper foiling, soldering and sealing.
● Puttying and finishing off your panels.
● Discussions on the copper foiling technique.
● Discussions on the types of glass and its selection for your panels.
● Discussions on designing and setting up for an individual project you may be thinking of completing.
DAY 1
Demonstrations and glass cutting of your practice and chosen panels.
DAY 2
Leading and soldering demonstrations and building your panels.
DAY 3
Finishing off your panels, putty and polishing.
All Inclusive $490.00
Tools, patterns and materials for 2 x A4 sized set class projects, and / or copper foiling, safety masks, and reference notes are included.
Glass and lead for additional personal projects undertaken during this course are purchased separately and the cost is based on the size of the pattern and the types of glass and lead chosen.
Beginners classes are limited to 4 people max.
TOOLS
I have put together a basic tool kit to suit all your needs now and in the future which retails for $280.00, and is available at the reduced price of $240.00 (as at 30 December 23) for those in the beginners class. Soldering irons and grinders are sold separately as needed.
Beginners Stained Glass Classes
3–Day Intensive Beginners workshop to fast track your experience. Follow on with the 3–Day Intermediate classes to expand your skills by designing your own project in the studio with guidance and support.
2024
BEGINNERS CLASSES
Stage 1 — Saturday Monthly Beginners Classes — Currently on hold.
3 x SATURDAYS 9am to 5pm $490.00 including materials. Deposit $130.00.
OR
STAGE 1 3 – DAY Weekend Intensive Beginners Classes
3 Consecutive days 9am to 5pm.
$490.00 including materials. Deposit $130.00.
Please book early with a deposit as the Intensive classes are popular and you may miss out.
2024
3 – DAY Weekend Intensives
TERMS 1 & 2
AUTUMN INTENSIVE
May 10th, 11th, 12th. FULL
WINTER INTENSIVE
July 26th, 27th, 28th. 2 PLACES
Stage 2 — Intermediate Classes — prior experience necessary.
Gives you time to start on your own project in the workshop with
guidance and support.
Intermediate 3 — Day Intensive.
Follows on from the Stage 1 Beginners classes.
3 Consecutive days 10am to 4pm. $490.00 plus supplies. Deposit $130.00.
As per demand, enquire now.
Advanced Weekly Drop–In Class
Please see the details below on the drop—in classes.
Refresher Classes
Separate, private tuition if you already have previous experience which you’d like to refresh.
Full day $250.00 plus supplies or bring your own.
Please contact me to discuss your needs or more information
on Refresher or Drop–In Advanced Classes.
Please email me through the contact page or call on 02 6924 6332 for more information, to book into future classes, or to organise a private 3 Day Beginners Intensive workshop for your group. (Max 4 people in a private group and other surcharges may apply).
What to Bring
Lunch, and something to share for morning or afternoon tea.
Comfortable safety glasses (not goggles) if you don’t wear glasses, an apron or old shirt to protect your clothing
Leadlighting tools if you already own them.
Attire: general protective clothing and covered-in shoes.
Advanced Weekly Drop–In Intermediate Classes
Start something new post the Intermediate classes. Expand your skills weekly and tackle more complex projects with guidance and support.
Intermediate experience necessary.
Monday : 10.00am to 1.00pm – $60.00 paid on a monthly basis.
$80 for a one off class.
Glass, lead, tools and other materials purchased separately.
Please call to make a booking for these classes.