About this subject
Create your own beautiful stained glass, glass fusing or creative glass in our dedicated glass studio. You will work with materials such as glass, foil, lead, and copper to make
unique art for your home or to give as gifts. Our studio in Guildford is a large, bright studio dedicated to the craft of glass.
Our courses run over a period of weeks in Autumn, Spring and Summer. Enrolments open eight to ten weeks prior to the term starting. We also offer more specific one-day workshops throughout the year.
Enrolments open every term in March, July and November. If courses have already started you may still be able to join so please contact us.
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Course levels
- Stage 1 This stage is for learners who are new to their chosen subject are. With the focus on introducing individuals to basic materials, tools, and techniques, and to inspire confidence in creative expression.
- Stage 2: Suitable for learners who have completed Stage 1 and would like to gain more experience and refine their skills within their chosen subject area. The focus will be on developing more control and proficiency in practice and learning and completing more complex projects.
- Stage 3: Suitable for learners on completion of Stage 2, who would like to progress and gain a solid understanding of their subject. The focus will be on mastering more intricate techniques and creating more complex finished projects.
- Stage 4: This stage is for experienced learners looking to perfect their craft and develop a unique style. The focus is on mastering advanced techniques, creating polished and finished projects, and exploring personal expression.
Glass fusing
Learn how to layer clear and/or coloured glass to create a piece that is melted or fused together in a kiln. You will learn to cut glass safely and accurately.
You can experiment with glass accessories including confetti, frits, paints, and stringers. Learn to make a wide range of art pieces. This includes jewellery, bowls, sculptures, panels, and ornaments.
Stained glass
Learn the skills to make beautiful, jewel-coloured pieces of stained glass.
You will learn how to design and hand cut glass. Assemble with lead and copper foil, solder and apply a patina, cement and polish.
Improvers will work on their project (any size) at their own pace with tutor guidance. More advanced learners can progress to 2D or 3D copper foiling (Tiffany technique). They can also learn glass painting and enamelling which can be fired in our kiln.
Please note a project bigger than 20 glass pieces is likely to take longer than one term to complete.
Creative glass
Learn the skills to produce a small leaded stained-glass panel to hang. You may also have the opportunity to create a 3D terrarium, a copper foil sun catcher and an appliqué panel. More advanced learners can work on more complex projects with tutor guidance.
Saturday and one day workshops
We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year enabling you to try your hand at a new topic or brush up on your skills with specific workshops.
Saturday and and one day workshops
Discounts and support with fees
We have many discounts and fee support options. These include money off your first course if you are a library member, Surrey Heritage user, or over 66.
We include a small charge in the fees. It covers the cost of materials used by tutors for demonstrations. The fee does not include the cost of materials and equipment used by learners, unless stated otherwise. If you have any questions, please ask when enrolling. We advise you not to buy extra materials for a course until your enrolment is confirmed.