Stained Glass Workshop

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Saturday 8th June, Sunday 28th July and Saturday 21st September | 2024 | 10am to 3.30pm
Hanwell Wine Estate
£99 per person 

Spend a day creating your own stain glass creation using the Tiffany method in the beautiful setting of Hanwell Wine Estate in Nottinghamshire. Enjoy trying a new craft, relax in our craft barn which offers the perfect space to inspire your work, while you admire the beautiful countryside outside.

Using the Tiffany foiling method your talented tutor Jennifer will guide you through step by step, explaining each process and develop your skills of glass cutting, foiling and soldering. With a wide selection of templates to choose from you will be spoilt for choice. The images shown are only a small selection of what you can make. By the end of the workshop you will almost certainly feel a great sense of achievement having completed your first set of unique handmade stain glass art pieces. Perfect as a decorative piece for your home, suncatcher or as a gift handmade by you.

What is the Tiffany foil method?
This is the method referred to stained glass work in the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany where each piece of glass is wrapped in copper foil before being soldered together. A perfect workshop for beginners, giving you the creativity and inspiration to do even more.

Please note
All materials, tools, 2 course lunch and refreshments are included and by the end of your session you will have completed two glass piece. Nothing to remember just bring yourself it could not be easier, so book now!

Outline of your day
10.00am - Welcome with refreshments and meet your tutor Jennifer
Introduction to materials, tools and health and safety briefing
Demonstration of how to create your pieces and work with the glass
Tea and snack
Select your template and colours and star working on your creation.
2 course vegetarian lunch served with a glass of local wine
Start your second piece
Tea & Cake
3.30pm - Finish and depart with your wonderful stained glass art work, feeling a great sense of satisfaction.

For safety precautions of working with glass it is advised to wear trousers or long skirts and closed shoes.