Course - Traditional Stained Glass for Beginners with Catherine Dunstan

Follow Catherine Dunstan's step-by-step guide to discover the world of Traditional Stained Glass.
In this Learn At Your Own Pace Course, you will learn the traditional craft of stained glass from scratch. This technique that was developed in 1300s with the construction of cathedrals and churches, where stained glass windows were made as focal points for worship. A lot of the traditional tools and processes are still used today.

Learn how to design and create templates for stained glass panels, and discover how to choose and cut your glass, lead your panel, solder the joins, cement the piece and polish to finish.

Starter templates will be provided for those who would prefer to begin with one. It is often advised to complete a template specially designed for stained glass before designing your own, so that you have first-hand understanding of the challenges and opportunities of designing with lead lines.

Skill Level:
This is an All-Levels class aimed at beginners or those who are new to stained glass methods.

Course Summary:
This new course will cover all the techniques needed to discover the potential of Traditional Stained Glass techniques:
• How to design and draw templates for stained glass panels
• How to cut glass to a template
• Identifying different types of lead, how to choose them and use them in your design
• Choosing solder and soldering your lead joins
• Cementing, polishing and finishing a panel
• Advise on measuring and installation

Course Outcomes:
• Understanding of traditional stained glass methods and the practical applications
• A stained glass panel using the provided templates
• Skills learned to design and construct a stained glass panel of your own design