Dancing Light Stained Glass Studio

Workshops and Other Instruction



Interested in learning how to do stained glass? Want to perfect your skills? Just need a place to work? Read on for how Dancing Light can help, or contact the studio for more information.

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Stained Glass Suncatcher Quickie

• Not sure if you want to commit to a full workshop? Bring a friend and make a suncatcher each.  Basic cutting, foiling and soldering skills introduced in this 2-hour workshop.  All materials provided.  Cost: $90 for two people.

 

Beginner’s Stained Glass Workshop

• In this 12-hour, 4-week beginner’s workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of the copper foil method of stained glass. Class size is limited to two or sometimes three students, so you will receive lots of one-on-one attention. Cost: $250 per person.

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Pattern Making Workshop

• Are you ready to start creating your own one of a kind designs? In this 2-hour workshop, we will work together to explore the art of patterning for stained glass, discussing and identifying those dreaded impossible cuts and learning how to avoid hinge lines. The goal ... a beautiful pattern that will result in a structurally strong panel. Cost: $45

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Targeted Instruction

• Have you already taken the beginner’s class or would like additional help with a specific skill? Then one-on-one targeted instruction is probably right for you. Bring your project and let’s work on it together. Cost: $25 per hour (supplies extra).

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Bench Space

• Still haven’t invested in tools of your own, or do you just need a place to work? Bring your project and come share my studio space. Bench space and basic tool rental: $15 per hour.

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Beginner's Stained Glass Workshop

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In this 12-hour beginner’s workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of the copper foil method of stained glass. Class size is limited to two or three students, so you will receive lots of one-on-one attention. For larger groups, please contact the studio. We will cover:

 

• safety in the workshop

• introduction to the tools of the trade

• identifying different types of glass

• scoring and cutting using hand tools

• grinding and fitting

• foiling

• soldering

• framing and finishing

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The studio is on the Erie Canal so, weather permitting, we will enjoy the outdoors and do all of our soldering and finishing outside. This class is suited to students with little or no experience as well as those wanting to review the fundamentals. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a beautiful panel (up to 21 cut pieces of glass and 11”x17” in size) that you can hang in your home AND have the skills you need to create more pieces.

 

Choose the workshop time that best suits you:

• Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (over the span of 3 weeks)

• Weeknights 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (1 night per week for 4 weeks)

• Intensive weekend workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (over 1 weekend)

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Upcoming workshop dates and times:

• Book your dates now.

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Cost: $250 per person.

 

The cost of the workshop includes access to all of our tools and equipment, foil, solder and framing supplies. Glass is extra as the cost of glass can vary widely by colour and type. Once registered, you will be sent a PDF of 12 different patterns from which to choose. Glass will be selected on the first day of class.

 

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, PayPal or in person with a credit card.

 

Let’s break glass together!