Stained Glass (five-day workshop)

Adult Workshop | FULL

All levels welcome.
12/9/2024-12/13/2024
10:00 AM-4:00 PM EST on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
$315.00
$285.00
$60.00

Stained Glass (five-day workshop)

Adult Workshop | FULL

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. 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.

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

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

Kevin Huang