96386 - Introduction to Stained Glass

Course Overview

Want to create beautiful stained-glass art? We'll provide a complete overview and lead you through the process for creating a beautiful finished stained-glass piece to hang and enjoy in your window. You will experience all of the different aspects of creating a small stained-glass project in the Louis Comfort Tiffany method. Learn to cut straight line pieces of glass to integrate into the bevels provided for your project and you will choose the colors you want to use. You will also learn grinding of those pieces, as well as copper foiling, soldering and final finishing of your completed piece.

All materials are provided.

What You'll Learn

Create a beautiful and unique stained-glass piece!
Understand the different aspects of creating a small stained-glass project in the Louis Comfort Tiffany method
Learn to cut straight line pieces of glass to integrate into the bevels provided for your project and you will get to choose the colors you want to use
Learn how to grind glass pieces, as well as copper foiling, soldering and final finishing of your completed piece

Who Should Attend

Want to create beautiful stained-glass art? This is a beginning course, no previous stained-glass experience necessary!

Additional Information

All materials provided. Cotton clothing and closed toe shoes required.

Testimonials

"I loved this class! We got to learn the basics of cutting glass and soldering. Christel the instructor was awesome and so helpful."
-Teresa Reeder

UNM Tuition Remission

UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.