1-Day Stained Glass
Wolds Workshop is pleased to offer a 1- day practical taster course, which aims to introduce you to the traditional craft of stained-glass making, taught by professional artist and conservator, Helen Bower.
Learning outcomes:
This class will guide students through the techniques of glass cutting, lead shaping, soldering and cementing. You will work from one of Helen’s pre-prepared designs for your glass panel. At the end of the course, you will be able to take home your own stained-glass panel approximately 220mm X 220mm.
This course is not advisable for anyone who may be pregnant, due to the use of lead-base materials
What to bring:
Old clothing
Sturdy pair of shoes
Camera for documenting your progress
Where:
York Cemetery Harriet Centre, The Gatehouse, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ. Limited parking is available.
Food and drink:
There is a small kitchen available for use. Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.
Your tutor:
Helen Bower BA, MA, SPAB Fellow
As an experienced craftswoman Helen has been working in the field of stained-glass for the last twenty five years, including working on glass from medieval to modern at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, and York Minster, as well as in commercial workshops in
Worcestershire, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. She has a degree in 3-Dimensional Glass Design, a Masters Degree in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management, and is also a Fellow for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.