Beginning Copper Foil Stained Glass with Gerry

Beginning Copper Foil Stained Glass With Gerry, a 6 Session Course - $ 200.00

Start your stained glass journey with Gerry's beginner-friendly copper foil stained glass course! Each session in this course is 2 hours, but might skip a week due to conflicts, so check course dates. This class is perfect for new students who want to learn the fundamentals of copper foil window construction. Choose from instructor-provided patterns and create your own copper foil stained glass window, ready for display. Master the copper foil approach from pattern selection to finished product. Please note: Students will need to purchase their glass and tools for this class. A list of required tools will be provided. Bring your creative vision to life with Gerry's expert guidance. More information below the calendars. Please send an email to [email protected] if you wish to be placed on a wait list.

Notes, Agenda, and Materials/Tools List

Class includes: Patterns

Please bring: tools, work board and solder (these will be available for purchase during your first session).

Agenda

Week 1: Safety, Patterns, Pattern prep, cutting, tools, copper foil tape, Practice scoring and cutting glass

Week 2: Cutting out the pattern, Pattern placement, cutting glass for pattern, placing and fitting glass on cartoon, workshop time

Week 3: Glass cutting, placing, framing, and applying copper foil, workshop time

Week 4: Glass cutting, fitting, applying copper foil, workshop time

Week 5: Final fitting, framing and soldering, workshop time

Week 6: Finish framing, add hangers, clean panel and patina to finish

Packing / shopping list (available through www.SWArtGlass.com or in the store before class)

· Pattern (choose from instructor choices)

· Glass

· Glass cutter (instructor will help you pick one out if you've never cut glass)

· Grozing pliers

· Running pliers

· Masking tape

· Fid

· Sharpie Marker – black and silver

· Scissors or pattern shears

· Cutting Surface (will be provided for class)

· Work board (available to buy from instructor or you can build one that is 24 x 24 x ¾ pressboard with 90 degree angle in corner)

· Soldering iron & iron holder with sponge

· 50/50 solder

· Stained glass soldering flux

· Flux brush

· Stained glass nails

· xacto knife

· Small hammer

· Patina for stained glass

· Newspapers for last class

· Container for tools

Nice to Have: Needle nose pliers, double face tape or glue stick, wire cutters, small dust pan and brush, grinder, tip cleaner for soldering iron