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About the course

Beginners will be taken through a structured course, step by step, to include all the stages essential for making a leaded stained-glass panel (maximum size A3). This will cover design, cut line drawings, selecting and cutting coloured glass, leading, soldering cementing and finishing techniques. The course will cover how to: Cut glass safely Shape glass to size with pliers Cut leads accurately Solder neatly Make a small piece of leaded stained glass Continuing students can develop their design and craft skills, as well as try out new techniques, e.g. kiln-fired glass painting, copper foil, glass mosaic.

How is the course delivered and assessed?
The tutor will give demonstration and one-to-one support. The tutor will help you and check your work to make sure you are progressing well.
About the tutor
Ruth Adams has taught fired stained-glass painting at Central Saint Martins, where she previously completed her postgraduate studies in glass with distinction. She taught stained glass for ten years at the City Literary Institute in Central London. Ruth relocated to Stroud, where she works as a practicing artist, and she set up the glass department within the Arts School at Stroud Campus. She is a respected educator within this field, with an enormous amount of experience and enthusiasm to help you engage with this fantastic subject.
What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age at the start of the academic year, to attend this course. No previous experience of Stained Glass is necessary, we just ask you have a passion for the subject.
What can I do next
You can enrol on another beginners course to continue to develop your skills in stained glass and to try out new techniques such as copper foil and kiln-fired glass painting. Three terms of introduction or beginners courses is usually essential before you progress onto the intermediate/advanced course. You can enrol on the Easter Fusing Glass Workshop or the Stained Glass Summer Workshop. If you would like to discuss progression options more please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Additional information
Your fee includes the finest materials to make a leaded panel. There is a wonderful range of beautiful glass for you to use on your course, as well as lead, solder and sundries. If you want to make larger work, you may choose to buy some additional materials from a supplier or the tutor.

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