Stained glass flower panel with Carole Gray

Glass

Ref: S1D31759

Location: West Dean
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About this course

Make a leaded stained glass flower panel. You will learn how to cut glass, followed by leading, soldering and finishing. There will be a choice of colours for the flower.

Course Description

This one-day course gives you the opportunity to make a traditional stained glass flower panel. The panel is 19 x 24cm and there will be a choice of colours for the flower in the panel.

On this practical course, you will learn the basic construction processes of cutting glass, putting a panel together with lead, soldering, cementing and finishing. All the materials needed to create your stained glass piece are supplied. Due to time constraints, you will not be able to design your own patterns.

Please be aware that most of the work is done standing up.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your GP before enrolling on this course, as working with lead and solder can be harmful to the developing baby.

Timetable

Timetable for one day courses

Students should arrive by 9am for registration.

Classes are from 9.15 - 5pm

Lunch is included.

Course Materials

Included

  • On this course, all of the materials will be provided.

What students need to bring

  • An apron or other overall/old clothes and sturdy footwear
  • Rubber/washing up gloves
  • Two soft shoe polishing brushes
  • A face mask to wear when cementing and cleaning your panel

Available to buy

  • Available from shop:
  • A good variety of general art and craft materials are available to buy, but none are required.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Tutor supervision required at all times. Please be aware that most of the work is done standing up. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your GP before enrolling on this course, as working with lead and solder can be harmful to the developing baby.

Tutors

Carole Gray Stained Glass Tutor at West Dean College

Carole Gray

Carole Gray trained in three-dimensional design at Middlesex University. She is a member of the Contemporary Glass Society and the British Society of Master Glass Painters.

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