Workshops & News

Workshops & Courses

The courses listed below offer a variety of glass making techniques for all levels of abilities. They are practical as well as creative and informative and are aimed at giving beginners an introduction to glass as well as those with experience an opportunity to broaden their skills. Spaces are limited to six people per class. Please contact me to make an enquiry or make a booking.

Most weekend classes are held in North London. To view the studio where the workshops are held please visit Lead&Light.co.uk. I also teach venues outside London. These details will be listed in the calendar below.

Examples of students' work:

Workshops Calendar

Stained Glass Summer Course (London)

2-6 August 2010

The course content will be flexible and aimed at the individual requirements of each participant. You may work in the copper foil or leaded technique or develop your skills in painting or fusing. Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience. £310.00 Monday - Friday incl. 10.00am - 5.00pm

Lead Workshop weekend (London)

25-26 September 2010

A traditional method of assembling glass into a lead-light or stained glass window. Help will be given on how to develop a design, using your own ideas or those offered, and how to adapt this into a working pattern (cartoon)and how to cut and lead this into a small completed panel. £165.00 Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Leading and Painting Workshop (London)

9-10 October 2010

A method of assembling glass into a lead-light or stained glass window. You will learn how to cut and lead glass into a small completed panel. There is also an option of enhancing your work through glass painting, enabling you to add figurative, abstract or decorative details to glass. Designs will be available. Suitable for beginners as well as those with experience. £165.00 Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Copper Foil Workshop ( Ironbridge Shropshire)

23-24 October 2010

Perfect for beginners as well as those who wish to build on their skills and techniques. You will learn how to cut glass and solder a small project, using the copper foil technique, a versatile method of assembling glass and ideal for designs ranging from small window panels to three-dimensional or sculptural work. Materials will be provided. £185.00
Time 10.00 am - 5.00pm (there will be a break for lunch at 1.00pm)

More info:
website: www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk

Fusing Workshop weekend (London)

6-7 November 2010

A compelling technique of layering pieces of glass and melting them in a kiln. The course covers technical and creative issues such as glass compatibility and the inclusion of other materials, such as metals and enamels. £165.00 Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Copper Foil weekend (London)

27-28 November 2010

Learn how to cut glass, copper foil and solder a small project. Copper Foil is a versatile method of assembling glass for designs with intricate shapes, three-dimensional work, sculptures, wall-hangings and window panels. Perfect for total beginners and also those who would like to improve their glass cutting and soldering skills. £165.00

Fused Glass taster day ( Ironbridge, Shropshire)

4 December 2010

An opportunity to make charming gifts for Christmas from jewellery to small art-works. Creative and technical issues will be covered, such as the inclusion of other materials, glass compatibility and kiln preparation. Samples of work will be available to inspire your ideas. Your pieces will be fired in a kiln at the end of the course and can be collected from the gallery or posted on to you. Cost £98.00 (including materials)
Time 10.00 am - 5.00pm (with a break for lunch at 1.00pm)

More info:
website: www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk