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Traditional leaded stained glass
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Over a colour filled two days with glass artist Brian Duffy, you will design and make a 35cm square leaded stained glass panel to be illuminated by natural light in your window, or displayed within a handmade metal frame if you choose.
Firstly you will plan your design pattern on paper before learning to successfully cut both curved and straight glass shapes. Using Sgraffito techniques, you will paint surface designs onto your glass to be fired overnight, ready for you to lead, solder and cement on day two.
Alternatively you can choose a half day course making a leaded landscape panel using traditional, but unpainted stained glass.
You do not need any previous artistic experience as pre-made designs are available, however you are welcome to create your own.
26 July
Simple leaded landscape panel
1/2 day session (lunch not provided)
Morning (9am-12.30pm) or afternoon (2pm-5.30pm)
27-28 July 2024
Traditional stained and painted glass panel
29 July 2024
Sgrafitto glass boat
£85 - 1/2 day course
plus approx £15 materials for glass, lead & paint
and an additional £30 if you would like a handmade metal frame
See Sgraffito glass boat for 1 day course
£260 - day course
plus approx £35 materials for glass, lead & paint
and an additional £40 if you would like a handmade metal frame
Tea, coffee and simple *lunch included (*if doing a full day)
We also offer accommodation & evening meals
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This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with some experience
Brian Duffy began his journey with glass in an industrial setting after leaving school. As his passion grew, he sought to develop his skills and consequently spent five years exploring the light-altering effects of glass at university studying Architectural Glass Design. He then continued onto a Masters in Contemporary Applied Arts.
Over 33 years of working with glass, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide variety of techniques. He has shared this knowledge for the past 20 years teaching students at degree level.
Now working as a freelance glass artist, Brian enjoys offering others the chance to discover glass design in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Stories from our students
It was an excellent experience, Brian led the course with ease and made me feel confident that I would be able to do the work. He explained what I would be doing and assisted me in achieving my goal.- Jerom
Such an amazing place! We stayed in a bell tent and they were super comfy. Claire makes some epic food, and the two day stained glass course I did with Brian was absolutely excellent. Wernog Wood is a place of dreams - Alissa
Highly recommend this course! Brian is a sweetie! - Clare
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