CSP-AVO8720 - Stained Glass Workshop

Course Description

From antiquity to Tiffany, people have loved stained glass for great color, beauty and its unique structural and symbolic importance. Learn how artists and hobbyists carry on this tradition in this course designed for beginner and experienced students. Beginners will learn to cut, foil, and lead solder, as well as learn about patina, pattern selection and transfer, and framing. Experienced students will get advice and guidance on projects of their choice. Instructor will teach the American Style of stained glass techniques. Completed projects include a sun catcher and a bird.

Course Outline

Session I

History of old world stained glass
History of American stained glass
Samples of American stained glass styles
Course and skills description
Materials list handout and usage description
Basic cuts demo and student participation

Session II

Pattern and glass handout for sun-catcher
Review of basic cuts
Cutting sun-catcher
Demonstration of grinder use
Grinding of sun-catcher
Foiling techniques demonstration
Foiling of sun-catcher

Session III

Catch up help (grind, fit, foil)
Soldering demonstration
Soldering of sun-catchers
Finishing with add-ons
Patina demonstration
Picking of patterns for stained glass windows
Pattern transfer demo

Session IV

Pattern work
Board assembly
Cutting of glass

Session V

Cut
Grind
Fold

Session VI

Review soldering
Assemble and solder project

Session VII

Finish soldering
Framing demonstration (lead, zinc, brass)
Frame projects in lead came
Patina and polish windows

Session VIII

Catch up help
Hints for future projects
Introduction to next level

Learner Outcomes

Students will:

Create stained glass pieces using the techniques learned in class
Explore lamp making, reinforcing large projects, box making and beveled glass work
Discover how to "paint" with glass
Understand the math and science needed to work with stained glass

Notes

Students will rent tools ($25) from instructor for the semester in first class.
Students purchase materials for classes; list provided in first class.