Intermediate Stained Glass (Foiling/Leading)

This course is a continuation of our Intro. to Copper Foil Panels Class and Intro. to Leaded Glass Panels Class. It takes the basic skills learned in the construction of small panels, and incorporates that into constructing a larger project. The cutting, grinding, foiling, leading and soldering skills learned will be expanded upon to construct a more intricate higher level panel. This course will be limited to 5 – 6 students only due to the area needed for the larger projects.

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*Patterns must be chosen prior to the first class.*

Part 1 – Discussion, Design, and Cutting  (3 hours) 

  • Go over the techniques and tools that will be taught and used in making these larger panels

  • Review the designs each student has chosen and discuss the difference between leading and foiling

  • Using the colored glass you chose from our warehouse discuss the use of grain flow and how to apply to your design

  • Begin cutting glass for panel

Part 2 – Cutting, Grinding, and Foiling/ Leading  (3.5 hours)

  • Continue cutting pieces to fit pattern

  • Use grinders to smooth edges of glass to prepare copper foil adherence or proper fit in lead channel

  • Begin foiling/ leading glass pieces

Part 3 – Finish Foiling/ Leading and Begin Soldering  (3.5 hours)

  • Finish foiling/leading last pieces (if needed)

  • Solder all pieces in project

  • Glaze the entire leaded projects with the compound supplied by our staff

  • Discuss framing options that will be needed in final session

Part 4 – Finish Soldering, Patina Application, Framing, and Polishing (3 hours)

  • Make any final aesthetic adjustments

  • Fit framing for outside border edges
  • hummingbirdpanelSolder framing material

  • Use liquid patinas (optional) to change solder and border color

  • Apply jump rings or hooks for hanging (optional)
  • Clean and polish glass, solder, and edges

 

Max number of students: 6 (minimum of 5)
Minimum age requirement: 16 years old
Cost per student: $199.00 for all 4 parts

Dates:

Part 1 – Saturday, March 30, 2019 – 10:00am – 1:00pm

Part 2 – Saturday, April 06, 2019 – 10:00am – 1:30pm

Part 3 – Saturday, April 13, 2019 – 10:00am – 1:30pm

Part 4 – Saturday, April 27, 2019 –  10:00am – 1:00pm

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Questions: Please contact our office at 732-681-6003. Enrollment is limited so contact us ASAP to hold your spot.

Cancellation Policy: Must cancel spot for class 7 days prior to the event for a full refund. If the spot is canceled 1-6 days before the event, you will receive a credit towards a future class. If spot is cancelled less than 24 Hours before the event, the deposit will be forfeited.