On this one-day course, you will learn the basic skills of stained glass – choosing from a tutor template or creating their own simple design. The panel can be all glass, or incorporate a mirror if desired. Learn to choose and cut glass shapes, and to assemble your panel in lead, shaping and cutting the lead to size. Finally, you will solder your panel together to create the finished piece which can be taken away at the end of the day.

N.B. Traditional stained glass requires good mobility and strength in both hands and will involve some standing. There are materials which pose potential risk to health, including lead. Health and safety advice and protection will be provided on the course, but if you have any particular concerns (for example, if you are pregnant) please contact the tutor in advance.

About your tutor

 Elizabeth (Lizzy) Hippisley-Cox, runs Eden Stained Glass, a repair and conservation studio in the Eden Valley. Originally from Sheffield, Lizzy studied Medieval history at Manchester University before undertaking an apprenticeship at the Glaziers’ Trust at York Minster. When not teaching craft skills her studio undertakes commissions, builds windows for stained glass artists, and gives advice for custodians of historic stained glass. Lizzy is a William Morris Craft Fellow and an admirer of the stained glass of the Arts and Crafts Movement – encouraging people to design and make artwork to live alongside whilst keeping the ancient practice of stained glass alive.

£90 per person (+£30 materials fee to be paid in cash to your tutor on the day)