The tradition of painting on glass (stained glass) has been around for thousands of years and is usually associated with windows in cathedrals. Coloured glass was painted, fired in a kiln and then incorporated in a matrix of lead to make a window that came to life when the Sun’s light came through it.
Traditional stained glass techniques can be used to enhance leadlight panels, suncatchers, lamps and even glass mosaics.
COURSES – BEGINNERS
Examples of images that show stages of traditional glass painting. Kiln firing occurs after each stage to make paint permanent.
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Traditional Glass Painting – Beginners
Tutor: Warren Collins
During this course, we will look at using traditional glass painting techniques that could be used to make a stained glass panel. Over the four weeks we will cover skills involved in preparing the paint, tracing, matting and the tools necessary to achieve this. Practising these skills will be a big part of the course.
Firing schedules and the use of the Guild’s kiln will be discussed. By the end of the course, students will have several practice pieces, however, there will not be enough time to complete a full stained glass panel.
Silver staining will be discussed but not practised during the course.
Numbers: Minimum 6, Maximum 8
Prerequisite: No experience necessary, however, students need understanding of how leadlight panels are constructed. Course is not a replacement for beginners fusing and slumping course where use and care of Guild’s kilns is taught.
Weekend: Four (4) consecutive Saturdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm (16 hours)
Cost: $250.00 – includes all materials, tools, instruction notes, and kiln use.