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Beginners Stained Glass

$320.00 $320.00
Tax included. 
Description
Learn the basics of stained glass making through the copper foil technique and create your own beautiful suncatcher. This class will equip you with the skills and confidence to continue creating stunning glass art on your own.
 
What You Will Learn:
  • Glass Cutting Techniques: Master the art of cutting glass with specialist cutters.
  • Copper Foil & Soldering: Learn how to edge your pieces with copper foil and solder them together.
  • Design Considerations: Understand the principles of design, weight distribution, light, color, and safety when working with glass and equipment.
  • Material Sourcing: Discover where to find materials for your future projects.
Why You'll Love This Class:
  • Create Your Own Suncatcher: Start with a simple project, guided every step of the way.
  • Explore Your Creativity: Move on to design and create your own unique showpieces.
  • Learn from an Expert: Gain valuable insights from our experienced tutor.
  • Supportive Environment: Join a class that encourages you to work at your own pace, with input from your tutor.
What You Will Take Home:
  • A Beautiful Suncatcher: Showcase your newfound skills with a beautiful finished piece you can display in your home.
  • Knowledge of Lead-lighting Tools and Techniques: Essential skills for future projects.
  • Confidence to Create: Learn how to source materials and design your own stained glass art.
  • Camaraderie and Pride: Spend quality creative time with a community of like-minded individuals and feel proud of your artistic achievements. 
What if I have no experience?

This course is designed for complete beginners. Our tutor will guide you through every step.

What do I need to bring?
  1. 3mm hobby glass
  2. 60/40 Solid-Core, Tin-Lead solder (3mm diameter)
  3. 7/32 inch copper foil in these known brands only: (3M or Edco or Venture or Binari or Archs)
  4. Safety glasses (for glass chips)
  5. Safety mask (for solder fumes)
  6. Disposable gloves (for handling light acid flux and solder)

A suppliers list will be emailed to you to make it easy for you to source what you will need. 

Meet your Tutor
Lisa Sinclair has a background in wildlife conservation, & her love for creativity and nature led her to stained glass art. After a career in science, she pursued a Diploma in Creativity (Excellence, 2022) and transitioned to a full-time art career. Specialising in jewellery and stained glass, her work reflects themes of wildlife, colour, and environmental awareness. She now teaches silversmithing and stained glass, sharing her passion with students. 

Her art has been exhibited throughout Wellington and is held in private collections across Australasia, often sparking reflection on what we overlook or take for granted in our environment.

When is this Class

This course will run on a Friday morning from 14th February - 28th March from 9:30am - 12:30pm

If you wish to cancel, email us at least 14 clear days before your class begins. You'll receive a full refund less an admin fee of $20 via the same payment method (e.g., credit card or Afterpay) if you cancel within this timeframe.

Unfortunately, refunds aren't available for cancellations with less than 14 days' notice, nor for missed classes within a series.

If you are required to bring specific supplies to this class you will be sent full details via email. Please make sure you keep the receive emails ticked at checkout to ensure you do not miss out on this informattion

This class will be held on campus at The Learning Connexion located at 182 Eastern Hutt Road, Lower Hutt. Specific details of where on campus your class will be held will be sent to you the week prior to the commencement of your class

All our tutors are qualified and practicing artists who are skilled in specific art forms and regularly teach to support others in their own art practices.