Stained Glass for Beginners | THELMA Art Class
Schedule
Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
51 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54935 | Fond Du Lac, WI
INSTRUCTOR: Erin Connolly
Learn the fundamentals of glass art in this comprehensive and fun class! This four-session class is an introduction into the centuries-old art of Stained Glass. This course will focus on the Tiffany Copper Foil technique, and each participant will create a beautiful hanging window décor.
Topics to be covered will include:
* Safety
-- handling of glass and chemicals
-- protecting hands, skin, eyes, clothing, etc.
* Patterns
-- planning your project in advance
* Cutting glass
-- glass properties
-- using cutting tools, proper methods, choices
-- grinding/grozing/fitting
* Foiling
– proper application for the best soldering
* Soldering
-- proper handling and use of flux
-- proper solders for stained glass
-- soldering irons, handling, safety; cleaning
* Finishing
-- cleaning off flux, adding patina, polishing
* Troubleshooting
-- repairs; glass; soldering
Mini College Course: Four sessions, three hours each (cannot register for only one session)
DATE: 4 Sundays: February 16th & 23rd AND March 2nd & 9th of 2025
TIME: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PRICE: Non-Member: $331.25 Member: $265.00
AGES: 16+
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Feb 14, 2025
Where is it happening?
51 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54935Event Location & Nearby Stays: