In three days you will learn the tricks of the stained glass trade. From cutting glass and setting lead to soldering and finishing. You will go home with a self-made window AND the knowledge to continue experimenting independently.
You will learn to design your own stained glass window with a size of 50x50cm or 60x40cm. You will learn about impossible to cut pieces, colour, texture, and lead lines.
You will take your first steps in stained glass. You will learn to cut glass, place lead and solder. We will focus on technique and precision so that you can continue to experiment in the craft later.
You will learn the basic techniques to make your stained glass work a strong panel that can withstand a knock. This way you can give it a nice place at home as a free panel or applied in, for example, a door.
You do not need any prior knowledge or experience for this course. During these three days, you will learn the craft step by step. We start with a small exercise so that by day one you can take home your own small piece measuring 20x20cm.
You do not need to be able to draw, but a creative idea is always useful. To create a good stained glass window, we always start from a design. Sanderjan will guide you with inspirational images and design techniques. Since this is your very first stained glass window, we won't set the bar too high; complexity does not equal a good design.
Yes, it is important that you are over 15 years old and you must not be pregnant during the course. Furthermore, it is especially beneficial if you are eager to immerse yourself in this ancient yet beautiful craft for three days.