february, 2025

2025sat08feb(feb 8)10:00 amsun09(feb 9)4:00 pmStained Glass: Flower Pot Plant (FEBRUARY DAY SCHOOL)£112 - Join this workshop with small class numbers and learn the art of Stained GlassColeridge Community CollegeDay:Saturday,Sunday length of course: 2 days

A stained glass piece in the shape of a cactus embedded in a plant pot

Time

8 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 9 (Sunday) 4:00 pm

Location

Coleridge Community College

Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ

length of course

2 days

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Course details

Brief description

Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try a unique glass technique called ‘copperfoil,’ invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany which revolutionised the way that glass was made and put together. Small scale, delicate pieces can be made using this method. You will need a steady hand and lots of patience to learn this technique, but the results will be well worth the effort! You will create a unique and beautiful copperfoil glass Christmas decoration using a combination of coloured glass and glass globs if desired.

During the first part of the course we will concentrate upon working from a design/photograph and learning to cut and copperfoil glass. From then on we will be using glass fragments to make a small scale cactus. Pots and soil will be given to you as an integral part of the course.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED

No experience necessary. Just lots of patience and a steady hand!

LEARNER OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to learn:

  • Design skills
  • Glass cutting methods
  • Health and Safety
  • Brief history of glass/makers
  • Copper foil technique
  • Grinding and Soldering skills

FOR THE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

  • A permanent pen
  • 1 sheets of A4 paper
  • A pair of small scissors
  • A pencil, rubber, ruler)
  • An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
  • Blu tac
  • A sheet of glass (a clip frame from QD would be perfect!)
  • Bubble wrap or a small towel (to transport the glass)
  • Please also bring a packed lunch each day

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE:

Tools and equipment will be provided.
Materials are NOT included in the course fee.

There will be a fee of £25 to cover the costs of equipment and glass payable in cash to the tutor on the first day. Please also bring the materials above.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Your tutor will advise you and offers other glass courses.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

£112 – To book your place and pay by card or bank trasnfer, please call the office on 01223 712340

Tutor

Lisa FretwellMy name is Lisa E Fretwell. I have been teaching art, glass and textile techniques for over 20 years. In the past, I have exhibited my work in New York, had a touring exhibition around the UK, and exhibited Gallery and non-Gallery venues in Hertfordshire, Leicester, London and Northamptonshire. I was involved involved in the publishing of a new book called ‘Antarctic Atlas,’ which includes my hand drawn illustrations. I am currently making hand drawn illustrated cards to create funding for a Hedgehog charity called Hoggywobbles in Cambridgeshire. Since 2012 I have been teaching Art History, Stained Glass and felt making in Cambridge. I sold some original illustrations with Bonham's Auctioneer's from our book, Antarctic Atlas, at St. Bride's Foundation, London in June 2023. I am now illustrating a new book entitled 'The penguin book of penguins' due to be published in 2025..

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