Class Overview
Have you ever been enchanted by colorful stained glass illuminated with light shining through it? Learn how to create your own beautiful small pieces of stained glass art in this hands-on class. Enjoy step-by-step guided instruction from an artist who was trained in Europe by a professional stained glass artist.
To get started on your journey, we will explore materials and safety procedures, and become familiar with the history of the art. Through demonstration and practice, learn about cutting and soldering. As the weeks progress, so will your skills. You can add drawing and painting techniques to your glass. Different shapes will be explored and encouraged.
The class will go on a stained glass art field trip to see examples in a museum and cathedral. Get ready to be inspired and learn from seeing impressive art works.
By the end of class, you will have gained basic skills in stained glass art and go home with mini pieces of stained glass art of your own creation to display in your home, office, or to give as gifts.
Learning Objectives
- Learn safety procedures for making stained glass art.
- Become familiar with the history of stained glass art.
- Understand the step-by-step process of creating small pieces of stained glass, including basic techniques, and how to use color, balance and symmetry.
- See examples of stained glass art in Seattle.
- Create your own unique pieces of stained glass art.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Class is available for anyone who is interested in the history and techniques of making stained glass.
Supplies Needed
Please purchase the following supplies and bring them with you on the first day of the class. A stained glass art kit can be purchased online, at a craft or art store.
- Stained glass
- Soldering iron
- Soldering iron stand
- Breaker grozer pliers
- Running pliers
- Glass cutter
- Copper foil 7/32" width
- 60/40 solder
- Fid and burnisher
- Novacan Black Solder/Lead Patina
- Safety brush
- 2 small two inch Paint Brushes for Stained Glass
- Heat Resistance Surface for Stained Glass
- Plastic eye goggles (can get them at a hardware store or Dollar Tree)
- Four sheets of sandpaper 220 Grit Wet / Dry
- Carborundum Stone (optional)
Class Details
Fall 2024
- When : Thursday, Oct 10 to Nov 21 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0FA , SC - FA - Art Studio - FA0402 , 801 E. Pine St. Seattle WA 98122
- Fee : $219
Instructor
Winter 2025
- When : Thursday, Jan 23 to Mar 06 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0FA , SC - FA - Art Studio - FA0402 , 801 E. Pine St. Seattle WA 98122
- Fee : $219