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GLASS FUSING TASTER DAY. OPTICS.
Nov
25
10:00 AM10:00

GLASS FUSING TASTER DAY. OPTICS.

Learn the very basics of glass fusing in this fun exerpience -- and create your very own fused glass coaster!  This taster day will introduce you to glass fusing, enable you to make something beautiful and fun to keep to remember.  This class runs from 10am - 4pm. This day can also be booked as a special event for groups from 3 - 8 (more, if people are in a bubble).  You'll learn, have fun -- and it might open the doors to a new hobby.... Who knows? 
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LEAD LIGHTS FOR BEGINNERS WEEKEND (Intro to Stained Glass) Weekend Class (Copy)
Nov
11
to Nov 12

LEAD LIGHTS FOR BEGINNERS WEEKEND (Intro to Stained Glass) Weekend Class (Copy)

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  • Google Calendar ICS
In this workshop you can learn the basics of leaded stained glass. 
We will go through: -The technique of cutting glass-Choices of subject and design-Cutting the different pieces of glass-Leading-Soldering-Cementing, polishing, and finishing your project. We will complete a simple leaded panel approx. 17cm, made of up to 10 pieces of glass. We'll go through from beginning to end in two days, which means it will be an intensive, but lovely, experience!​All tools, equipment and consumables provided. 
What to bring : Please wear comfortable clothing in layers. The process can get mucky, so please bring a smock or work apron!​  Closed-toed shoes are required, and socks are advised.  Bring a pencil, pen and paper for notes -- and a pack lunch! As we'll work with lead, this course is not suitable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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PAINTING and COPPER FOIL for Beginners
Oct
28
to Oct 29

PAINTING and COPPER FOIL for Beginners

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  • Google Calendar ICS
On this weekend workshop (1.5 days of hard and fun work) you will learn the bacis of glass painting applied to assembling a small panel using 0the copper foil technique. Note that, if you are a complete beginner, we'll be working with pre-cut shapes and pre-designed images.  This workshop will give you an idea of the whole process involved on the making of a piece of traditional stained glass with painted elements.  On the first day we'll go through the basis of cutting glass and we'll introduce you to the ancient art of glass painting. At the end of the class, all our painting samples will be fired to be ready for next day. The second day we'll learn how to foil the fired pieces and how to solder them to complete our very unique painted stained glass suncatcher.  Saturday: 10am-4pmSunday: 10am-1pm Photos attached are an illustration of the technique. As we'll work with lead, this course is not suitable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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GLASS FUSING TASTER DAY Playing with Powders: Silhouettes & Patterns
Oct
1
10:00 AM10:00

GLASS FUSING TASTER DAY Playing with Powders: Silhouettes & Patterns

Learn the very basics of glass fusing in this fun exerpience -- and create your very own fused glass coaster!  This taster day will introduce you to glass fusing, enable you to make something beautiful and fun to keep to remember.  This class runs from 10am - 4pm. This day can also be booked as a special event for groups from 3 - 8 (more, if people are in a bubble).  You'll learn, have fun -- and it might open the doors to a new hobby.... Who knows? 
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LEAD LIGHTS FOR BEGINNERS WEEKEND (Intro to Stained Glass) Weekend Class
Sep
16
to Sep 17

LEAD LIGHTS FOR BEGINNERS WEEKEND (Intro to Stained Glass) Weekend Class

  • Glass Lab Edinburgh Ltd (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
In this workshop you can learn the basics of leaded stained glass. 
We will go through: -The technique of cutting glass-Choices of subject and design-Cutting the different pieces of glass-Leading-Soldering-Cementing, polishing, and finishing your project. We will complete a simple leaded panel approx. 17cm, made of up to 10 pieces of glass. We'll go through from beginning to end in two days, which means it will be an intensive, but lovely, experience!​All tools, equipment and consumables provided. 
What to bring : Please wear comfortable clothing in layers. The process can get mucky, so please bring a smock or work apron!​  Closed-toed shoes are required, and socks are advised.  Bring a pencil, pen and paper for notes -- and a pack lunch! As we'll work with lead, this course is not suitable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Copper foil Taster Day
May
13
10:00 AM10:00

Copper foil Taster Day

Get an introduction to stained glass by making a suncatcher on this one day taster session.  You will learn how to follow a pattern, cut glass, and solder it together.  Originally pioneered in the 19th century by Tiffany and La Farge, this technique is the perfect introduction to using glass for color and light.

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 SANDBLASTING Taster Day
May
21
10:00 AM10:00

SANDBLASTING Taster Day

We'll learn to use different techniques and materials to create these delicate relief  images on glass.

Frequently used for etched glass fanlights, we can add details such as a house number, text, or an image. 
On this fun day, we'll discover different techniques, applications and materials to achieve a number of effects on glass.
After this course you could rent our sandblasting machine to make your very own designs.
The sand-blasting process allows us to produce designs with greater detail and variation than plain stained glass.  

The cost of this workshop is £80 per person. All materials and templates are included in the price.

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GLASS FUSING Weekend Workshop
May
7
to May 8

GLASS FUSING Weekend Workshop

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On this two day course you will learn the basics of fusing glass, including:

  • What is glass fusing

  • Compatibility

  • Devitrification

  • 6mm Rule

  • Thermal Shock

  • Firing Schedules

 

Over the weekend you will produce a range of small projects and a slumped dish.

The cost of this this weekend workshop is £ 180.00 and include all materials and firings.

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 INTRODUCTION TO FUSING
Apr
21
to May 26

INTRODUCTION TO FUSING

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Use the heat of the kiln to join pieces of glass together - the possibilities are endless! This course will introduce you to a range of basic techniques for fusing glass, including cutting, assembling, the use of specialty glasses - including frits and powders and confetti - inclusions, and basic kiln firing schedules.

The cost of this course is £ 210.00. All materials and firing included.

The class will run every Thursday 3.30-6 pm for six weeks.

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COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster.  11th December 2021
Dec
11
10:00 AM10:00

COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster. 11th December 2021

Get an introduction to stained glass by making a suncatcher on this one day taster session. You will learn how to follow a pattern, cut glass, and solder it together. Originally pioneered in the 19th century by Tiffany and LaFarge, this technique is the perfect introduction to using glass for colour and light. We'll go through the whole process of copper foiled stained glass making, including: -Designing for stained glass -Templates and cartooning -Selecting glass -How to cut & shape glass -Applying the copper foil -Soldering and hanging

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Fusing Weekend. Weekend workshop. 16-17 October 2021
Oct
16
to Oct 17

Fusing Weekend. Weekend workshop. 16-17 October 2021

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  • Google Calendar ICS

On this two day course you will learn the basics of fusing glass, including:

  • What is glass fusing

  • Compatibility

  • Devitrification

  • 6mm Rule

  • Thermal Shock

  • Firing Schedules

Over the weekend you will produce a range of small projects and a slumped dish.

We'll work over two days with different types of glass and different temperatures to create a series of samples and small pieces and one slumped piece with two firings.

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COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster.  2nd October 2021
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster. 2nd October 2021

Get an introduction to stained glass by making a suncatcher on this one day taster session. You will learn how to follow a pattern, cut glass, and solder it together. Originally pioneered in the 19th century by Tiffany and LaFarge, this technique is the perfect introduction to using glass for colour and light. We'll go through the whole process of copper foiled stained glass making, including: -Designing for stained glass -Templates and cartooning -Selecting glass -How to cut & shape glass -Applying the copper foil -Soldering and hanging

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Fusing Intermediate. 6 Weeks course. Every Tuesday 2pm-4:30pm
Sep
14
to Oct 26

Fusing Intermediate. 6 Weeks course. Every Tuesday 2pm-4:30pm

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6 week course for those who have attended our Introduction to Fusing course, or who already have a knowledge of glass fusing. This class is ideal for bringing forward your fusing skills and understanding better how glass behaves in the kiln!

Take your fusing to the next level in this class. We will refine and develop techniques taught in the Intro Fusing class, and introduce new processes such as shallow relief and slumping.

Price: £210.00

Consumables not included.

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COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster.  24th July
Jul
24
10:00 AM10:00

COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster. 24th July

Get an introduction to stained glass by making a suncatcher on this one day taster session. You will learn how to follow a pattern, cut glass, and solder it together. Originally pioneered in the 19th century by Tiffany and LaFarge, this technique is the perfect introduction to using glass for colour and light. We'll go through the whole process of copper foiled stained glass making, including: -Designing for stained glass -Templates and cartooning -Selecting glass -How to cut & shape glass -Applying the copper foil -Soldering and hanging

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COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster.
Jul
10
10:00 AM10:00

COPPER FOIL for beginners. One day taster.

Get an introduction to stained glass by making a suncatcher on this one day taster session. You will learn how to follow a pattern, cut glass, and solder it together. Originally pioneered in the 19th century by Tiffany and LaFarge, this technique is the perfect introduction to using glass for colour and light. We'll go through the whole process of copper foiled stained glass making, including: -Designing for stained glass -Templates and cartooning -Selecting glass -How to cut & shape glass -Applying the copper foil -Soldering and hanging

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