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Mearns ArtHouse
Beginners 4 Week Stained Glass Class
£170.00 per person Thursday Afternoon Session 1.30pm - 4.30pm beginning Thurs 8th June - Thurs 29th JuneThursday Evening Session 6pm - 9pm beginning Thurs 8th June - Thurs 29th JuneFriday Morning Session 10am - 1pm - 2 places available
beginning Fri 9th June - Fri 30th June
During
this 4 week beginners course, you will develop an understanding of the process
and techniques required to make your own unique leaded stained glass panel. Designs will be around 30cm x 30cm in size.
WEEK 1: Cutting and grinding techniques using practise glass. Planning and drawing out your design (bearing in mind that simple is best for beginners, so try to keep to 10 - 15 pieces) then choose your glass from a wide variety of colours and textures.
WEEK 2: Complete any work on your design. Begin cutting the glass. Shape the pices to fit using the grinder
WEEK 3: Continue to work on your project . Cutting and grinding the glass pieces to shape. Fitting the pieces together using lead came and soldering the lead joints.
WEEK 4: Finishing your work. Cementing, applying patina, cleaning and polishing.
Come along and learn new skills, meet new friends and create your own pieces of stained glass art. The cost includes all glass, materials and equipment required.
Classes must booked in advance and have a maximum of 4 participants to allow for plenty of individual attention.
Please note that 15—16 year olds are very welcome, but must be accompanied by and adult taking part in the course.
To book your place please contact us on 01569 766080 or e-mail info@mearnsarthouse.com Please note a deposit of £70.00 is required at time of booking to secure your place. All classes are held at Mearns ArtHouse, Art & Craft Centre, 51 Allardice Street, Stonehaven,AB39 2AB. The shop is on the main street which runs through Stonehaven town centre. There is pay per stay parking available at Market Square (2 minutes walk away), there is also parking on neighbouring streets, however, please be aware of parking restrictions. | 