Beginning Stained Glass
Instructor: Warren Acree
Pricing: $80 (Members get a 10% discount on class fee), supply fee of $45.
Class runs 2 days a week for 2 weeks. Minimum of 2 students, max of 4.
Classes:
1st Class Offering – Thursday & Friday – August 2&3, 9&10
2nd Class Offering – Thursday & Friday – Sept 6&7, 13&14
3rd Class Offering – Thursday & Friday – Nov 1&2, 8&9
4th Class Offering – Thursday & Friday – Dec 6&7, 13&14
5th Class Offering – Thursday & Friday – Jan 3&4, 10&11
Class Description:
In this course, a beginner student will construct 2 designs. The first will consists of straight lines and angles and the second incorporating curves. Through these two projects, the student will gain an understanding of the following:
- Stained glass tools and correct usage
- Types of art glass
- Designing, pattern-making, and use of pattern shears
- Scoring, cutting, and breaking art glass into various shapes
- Methods of cutting glass shapes with cathedral and opalescent glass
- Copper foil – Selecting correct type for various application. How to properly apply foil to art glass.
- Soldering – The use of 50% tin / 50% lead and 60% tin and 40% lead solders. How to solder tack, tin (or flat line), and apply a smooth raised bead
- Application of framing came. Options and applications
- Creating and applying hangers and loops
- Finishing with patina and polish
Student projects will be chosen from 6 designs (3 for each project). Students are to take their personal projects and items home after each class session.
The supply fee covers supplies provided: workboard, art glass, zinc framing, plus the use of instructor tools and expendable supplies.
