STAINED
GLASS ART
SKILL BUILDER PROGRAM
WHAT IS STAINED GLASS ART?
A cold glass art operation using sheet glass cut into custom shapes and joined together via lead framework or copper foil then soldered together to make panels or 3D structures.
OUR STAINED GLASS INSTRUCTOR
Hello! My name is Nick Horak and I teach stained glass here at Visualise. Shortly before graduating UTK with a BA in Art focused on Printmaking and Art History, I happened upon a job opening as the lead artist/designer at a local stained glass shop. I applied, with absolutely no knowledge of the craft, and eight years later I still thoroughly enjoy doing it every day - I could talk on for hours. Come and take my classes instead! I hope to teach others what a wonderful art form stained glass can be, and show that anyone can learn it if you have a little patience and curiosity; it truly is a spectacular and unique art form.
CLASS INFORMATION:
ONE-NIGHT FOIL CLASS:
Looking for a new, creative way to spend your evening? Come and make stained glass art with us! No experience required, and everything is provided, just bring yourself, a good attitude, and closed toed shoes. In this two hour session, we will work with you to create your very own one of a kind piece of stained glass art, no prior experience required! Students can choose from multiple designs, ranging from delightful gnomes to lovely lily of the valley. Pieces will be pre cut and foiled; in this class we will be choosing our glass pieces and soldering them together to create a finished piece.
Students will be working with materials such as lead based solder and soldering flux, and should be comfortable handling these materials as well as hot irons. Students should wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing loose clothing. Appropriate cleaning soaps n’ such provided.
ONE-NIGHT LEAD CLASS:
Come and make your very own genuine stained glass window the old fashioned way! Yes, it’s true, in this two hour class we will provide you with a beautiful, precut leaded glass panel that you will lead together with real lead came. We will walk you through the process of assembling your window with the lead, soldering the joints, and attaching hooks so that you can hang your art in a sunny window. No prior experience required, all materials provided!
Students will be working with materials such as lead came and soldering flux, and should be comfortable handling these materials as well as hot irons. Students should wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing loose clothing. Appropriate cleaning soaps n’ such provided.
4-6 WEEK FOIL CLASS:
* FLAT OBJECT FOIL CLASSES:
Learn how to make your own stained glass art from conception to completion! In this 4-6* week course, we will teach you how to draw a stained glass piece, choose and cut the glass, foil, solder, and finish it to completion. In this class we will focus on the copper foil technique pioneered by Tiffany Studios in the late 19th and early 20th century - very little has changed since then. Class will start with an intro project designed to teach students the ins and outs of creating a stained glass piece, and will then move on to each student creating a design of their very own! No prior experience required.
Materials for intro project provided. For the main project, students will be asked to visit sheet glass shops and pick what they like, it always results in the most fantastic and personal projects! Some glass will also be available at the studio.
Students will be working with materials such as lead based solder and soldering flux, and should be comfortable handling these materials as well as hot irons. Students should wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing loose clothing. Appropriate cleaning soaps n’ such provided.
* 3D OBJECT FOIL CLASSES:
Prior experience/flat foil class prerequisite recommended
Learn how to make your very own stained glass lampshade or lantern! In this class we will teach you how create your very own stained glass lampshade or lantern using the copper foil method pioneered by Tiffany Studios in the late 19th and early 20th century - very little has changed since then. For our first class we will create an introductory 3D project designed to teach students how working in the third dimension differs from flat pieces. We will then move to our larger project, working from conception to completion, with each student drawing their own custom piece. We will cut, grind, and foil each piece of stained glass and then assemble the final lampshade or lantern into a three dimensional object; after which we will patinate and clean the piece. And at the end of all of that hard work, students will be rewarded with a beautiful, unique, and one of a kind work of stained glass art of their very own. It is truly a wonderful craft, come learn it for yourself!
Materials for intro project provided. For the main project, students will be asked to visit sheet glass shops and pick what they like, it always results in the most fantastic and personal projects! Some glass will also be available at the studio.
Students will be working with materials such as lead based solder and soldering flux, and should be comfortable handling these materials as well as hot irons. Students should wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing loose clothing. Appropriate cleaning soaps n’ such provided.
4-6 WEEK LEAD CLASS:
Learn to make your very own stained glass window the old fashioned way! Yes, really, in this class we will teach you how to create a genuine leaded stained glass window, from conception to completion. No prior experience required! This class will begin with an intro project designed to teach students the ins and outs of a leaded glass panel, and what they are capable of. After this introductory project, students will create their very own leaded glass window of their own design or one that is provided if they so choose. We will teach you how to cut the glass for your design, assemble it into a window with lead came, solder the joints of the window to make it strong, and attach hooks for hanging in a sunny window! Come and create a unique project and learn a truly wonderful craft!
Materials for intro project provided. For the main project, students will be asked to visit sheet glass shops and pick what they like, it always results in the most fantastic and personal projects! Some glass will also be available at the studio.
Students will be working with materials such as lead came and soldering flux, and should be comfortable handling these materials as well as hot irons. Students should wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing loose clothing. Appropriate cleaning soaps n’ such provided.
4-6 WEEK LAMPWORKING/STAINED GLASS COMBO CLASS:
Couldn’t pick which method of glass to learn? Why not both! Yes, in this all in one class you will be challenged to create a piece using both hot worked glass as well as stained glass. First, students will spend time in the hot glass shop, and learn how to create their own unique decorative element for their stained glass artwork. Once this has been crafted, we will teach you how to insert this one of a kind piece into a beautiful stained glass window design and then build it from start to finish. The ultimate in immersive glass experiences, come find a new passion!
Materials for intro project provided. For the main project, students will be asked to visit sheet glass shops and pick what they like, it always results in the most fantastic and personal projects! Some glass will also be available at the studio.
Students will be working with materials such as lead came and soldering flux, and should be comfortable handling these materials as well as hot irons. Students should wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing loose clothing. Appropriate cleaning soaps n’ such provided.
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