Beginners and Improvers Stained Glass

Level 1 stained glass Individual and group demonstrations in each class will help you to develop skills in the use of particular techniques including: • Accurate cutting of glass • Uses of cutting and grinding tools • Leading and soldering techniques • Copper foiling techniques to make more intricate pieces for indoors. • Design skills related to making a stained-glass template. • Cementing and polishing skills to make your panel waterproof and give it a professional appearance. • Methods of inserting a panel into a window aperture if appropriate to your chosen project. Level 2 stained glass You will continue to practice and develop your skills in making stained glass work, focusing on developing your own original design work. You will focus on either a leaded or foiled glass project. • As part of your project, you will have the opportunity to incorporate elements of painted or fused glass work and demonstrations of these techniques will be given during the course. • We will be looking at the different types of glass which can be used in stained glass work in more depth. • You will be given individual guidance on the development of your personal project work. • Inspiration and subject matter for your work will be based around your interests and choice. For both the level 1 and level 2 courses you will be required to collate a file containing a record of your progress and project work during the course. This will be assessed during the course and moderated once your course is complete.