Introduction to Stained Glass Custom Class - Five three-hour sessions
Time: Oct 11 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Timothy York
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6383908Price: MakeICT Members - $60.00
Price: Non-Members - $65.00
Ages: 16 and up
Introduction to designing and building stained glass art projects in a one-on-one tutorial class. Students will learn fundamental safety for handling glass and the basics of designing, cutting, foiling, soldering, framing, and hanging Tiffany style glass art. Flat work, 3-D build, special techniques and finishing will be explored.
Tools available in the glass work area will include basic glass shaping hand tools, grinders, and soldering irons.
Lessons will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training. Lab time will be scheduled within the sessions as optional work periods, but are highly recommended for individual and small group learning of specific topics. A beginning project (including materials) will be given to all students during the initial session, with planning and beginning of an additional individual project of the student’s choice, to be completed by the end of the five session class. Materials for the individual project are the responsibility of the class participants. Special pricing or considerations from local sources for materials and tools may be available; check with the instructor for details.
Restrictions:
Due to the nature of the medium and processes being used, no one under the age of sixteen years of age will be allowed in the glass work area without PRIOR approval of the instructor.
Instructor availability:
Typically 30 minutes prior to class session, as well as additional lab hours as published. Additional individual time by specific arrangement only.
Session 1 – 5 -- Custom Schedule in three-hour blocks
Topics covered:
I. Class overview
II. Brief history of stained glass and its manufacture
III. Safety in the work area and tools
IV. Design overview and special techniques with limited exposure to bevels and jewels
V. Cutting, forming, foiling, and soldering for Beginning project
VI. Beginning project finishing including chemical conversion/aging (patina)
VII. Hanging and/or mounting
VIII. Jigging and fixturing for production
IX. Additional requirements for individual projects
X. Show individual project
XI. Lessons learned table discussion
XII. Overview of other techniques and class offerings
This is the complete course. Satisfactory completion will authorize the student to utilize the Stained Glass Area without supervision. Please be punctual.. Thank you!