The copper foil method, also known as the Tiffany Method, is a technique used in stained glass construction. This method involves wrapping the edges of each glass piece with copper foil tape. The pieces are then joined together by soldering, which creates a metal framework that holds the glass together.

This one-day course is designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and glass necessary to create one to two stained glass sun catchers using the copper foil technique.

We will start the workshop with an overview of the basic tools used for scoring and cutting glass, followed by a short demonstration on how to break glass safely. You will then have the opportunity to practice your cutting skills on standard ‘float’ glass.

Once you feel comfortable, you will select a design from a variety of available templates. You will cut and prepare pieces of colored art glass to build your first design. After that, you will learn how to grind the edges of each glass piece in preparation for foiling. You will be taught how to apply the foil to the glass pieces.

After a lunch break, we will continue the workshop by learning how to solder all the glass pieces together. If time allows, you will have the opportunity to create a second sun catcher. All pieces made during the course will be yours to take home and keep.

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, group size will be limited to 6.

What will I need to bring?

You will need to bring your own lunch.

All materials will be provided.

Snacks and drinks will be provided thoroughout the day.

Refunds and cancellations.

If a class is cancelled by the pupil up to 14 working days before the class you can re-schedual to another class or a full refund of fees is available.
If the pupil cancels a class within 14 working days of a partial refund will be given, Eventbrite fees will be paid by the pupil.
No refunds will be offered if a class is cancelled by the pupil within 48 hours of the class.

Should Mcewan Stained Glass need to cancel the class due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances then you will be offered the chance to re-schedule or receive a full refund.

Severe weather conditions.

If for some reason the Artroom can not open due to severe weather ie. Flooding or snow, we shall make all efforts to notify you 24hrs before the day via email.

Should you arrive at Long Eaton Artroom and find nobody there, please bear with us as we too may be taking it easy on the roads to get there safely.
Should we need to cancel a class as we are unable to get to Long Eaton Artroom then you will be offered an alternative date to take part in your class at a later date or a full refund.

What will I need to bring?

Refunds and cancellations.

Severe weather conditions.

Health and safety.

For safety precautions of working with glass it is advised to wear trousers or long skirts and closed shoes. NO FLIP FLOPS or sandals.

Christmas Tiffany stained glass workshop