Intro to Stained Glass – Weekend Course (Day 2 of 3)

This course is project-based and is intended for people new to glass work. All the tools and equipment will be provided, but each participant will need to purchase the materials kit ($30) required for their individual project. 

The objectives for this course are to:
– Plan a stained glass project
– Cut, grind, and fit glass pieces together to create a design
– Foil and solder pieces together
– Attach a hook to hang your piece

During the class, you will have enough time to make one stained glass panel of your choice (approximately 8×10″).  It is important that you choose a pattern and share your idea with Kathy as soon as possible.  It is recommended that you choose a pattern with no more than 15 pieces.  You can find patterns online by searching “free stained glass patterns” using Google.  Alternatively, you can go to the library or pick up a stained glass magazine at Chapters.  Please email Kathy a copy of your pattern ASAP. 

DATE & TIME

Friday, October 10th from 6-8:30pm as well as Saturday and Sunday (October 11th, 12th) from 12-5pm both days.

REGISTRATION & INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

The course fee is $225, as well as a $30 materials kit.

What supplies will you need?

• Materials kit from instructor ($30, available to purchase from instructor at first class)
• A piece of cardstock (poster board)
• Pencil, pen, paper, glue stick, a permanent Sharpie fine point marker, and a ruler
• Safety glasses (these can also be borrowed from LSGA during class time, should you prefer)

For the first class, you will need to have 2 copies of your pattern in the size that you want your project to be.  You will complete a small project with pre-cut glass.  You must have all your supplies and be ready to start your project on Saturday, so please allow enough time for supplies to arrive if you are ordering online.

To register, please contact Kathy at kschw@rocketmail.com or by phone at 403.942.7636. A deposit of $50 is required to secure your spot.   

Deadline for Registration:  Monday, October 6th.  Payment in full must be received by that date. If you need to cancel prior to the start of the class, your deposit will be returned.

Your instructor, Kathy Schwarz, began working with glass in 2004.  She has taken a variety of workshops in everything from stained glass, mosaics, stepping stones, glass fusing, painting on glass, glass blowing, and lampworking.  Working from her home studio, Kathy sells her work at various markets in Alberta.  She teaches glass classes and is the past president of the Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans as well as the Saskatoon Glassworkers’ Guild.

OTHER DETAILS

For safety reasons, closed toe shoes are required in the studio.

Please be aware that this is a working studio and there is a possibility that LSGA members may at times access the space during a class.

Memberships in the Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans are only $75.00 and come with many benefits, including early access to class registrations.

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