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About the course

This course is tailored for dedicated students eager to deepen their exploration of stained glass. Develop your craft skills, try out new techniques and work on individual projects. This is a really great opportunity for you to develop a programme of study that suits your needs and to work alongside other enthusiastic and productive students. You can develop all your design and fabrication skills for leading or copper foil work, as well as experiment with fusing, kiln-fired glass paint/stain/enamels. There is a wonderful range of beautiful glass for you to use on your course, as well as lead, solder, glass paints/stains/enamels, fusing glass and sundries.

How is the course delivered and assessed?
You can negotiate your programme of study at the beginning of the course and the tutor will deliver appropriate demonstrations to suit the group and individual needs. There is time to experiment and make tests before applying what you have learnt to a specific project of your choice. The tutor will help you and check your work to make sure you are progressing well. There will be one-to-one feedback and group appreciation.
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 has set up the glass department within Stroud School of Art at SGS. 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)
It is beneficial to have at least three terms of previous experience in stained glass or at least one term of stained glass. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age at the start of the academic year, to attend this course If you have any questions regarding entry requirements please email [email protected] before completing an online application.
What can I do next
UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media in Stained Glass
Additional information
Your fee includes the finest materials to make test samples and a leaded panel up to A3 size, or equivalent fusing materials. If you want to make larger work, This will be charged as an extra cost.

Availability

Below are the available dates for this course, which you can enrol on today.
How to enrol online?
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SFLX0C6E
Stroud Campus
2nd May 2025 - 11th Jul 2025
On Fri between 9:00AM - 12:00PM
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