Stained Glass (six-session workshop)

Adult Workshop | This program is completed

New offering! All levels welcome.

4/6/2023-5/11/2023

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Th

$215.00

$195.00

$45.00

This stained glass workshop will be for beginning and advanced students. Learner's will be encouraged to bring ideas for small two and three dimensional projects and pre-made designs can also be provided. Examples include mirror frames, votive candle holders, jewelry, and sculptural objects all of which can include ceramic and metal items other that could be included in the project. Glass cutting and assembly techniques will be demonstrated and practiced resulting in a finished project. Glass concepts and historical information will be discussed throughout.

What you will learn:
1. Basic sheet glass handling techniques
2. Basic copper foil soldering techniques

All levels welcome! Experienced students are encouraged to contact Manager of Adult Education Suzanne L. Seesman at lseesman@fleisher.org to connect with the instructor about additional materials or instructions.  

  • Bring the following to the first day of class:
  • • Pattern paper carbon paper
  • • Pencils
  • • A note or sketch book

  • Required tools and materials:
  • • A small hammer
  • • Pliers

  • Your instructor will discuss the following materials with you on the first day of class and advise you about what to purchase based on your ideas and sketches.

  • • Copper foil of various dimensions
  • • Copper wire
  • • Brass channel
  • • Copper or brass tubes
  • • Solder 60/40
  • • Soldering irons • Flux
  • • Flux brushes
  • • Patinas and patina brushes
  • • Pliers
  • • Pattern shears
  • • Glass cleaner
  • • Paper towels
  • • Glass nails
  • • Soldering iron with temperature control
  • • Groziers