Stained Glass Art Courses
Stained Glass Art Courses
Discover the restorative joy of working with light, colour, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re brand-new to stained glass or ready to deepen your skills, these immersive courses guide you through designing, cutting, assembling, and finishing beautiful glass pieces—with personalised support every step of the way.
One-Day Introduction to Stained Glass
A gentle yet hands-on introduction to the world of stained glass. This one-day session is perfect for curious beginners who want to experience the craft before committing to a full course.
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• Health & Safety: How to safely handle glass, lead, solder, flux, and essential workshop tools.
• Materials: An introduction to glass types, lead came, and copper foil—including their uses and structural considerations.
• Tools Overview: A guided introduction to the core tools you’ll use, such as cutters, grinders, soldering irons, and light tables.
• Pattern Creation: How to design a simple pattern, plan its structure, and understand the practical considerations for stained glass work.
• Practice Session: Guided cutting practice, including arcs, textured glass, lead came techniques, and copper foil application.
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We will aim to create a six-piece item with lead as your finished piece for the day.
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• €150 for one student, or
• €130 per student for two.
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Daily sessions from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a break for lunch. Tea, juice, and other refreshments provided.
Three-Day Stained Glass Course
A deeper creative experience ideal for those who want to design and complete their first full stained glass project. This course is crafted to balance skill-building with hands-on making.
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—Day 1
Day One provides the same core foundations covered in the One-Day Introduction course, including health and safety, materials, tools, and guided cutting practice. These essentials set you up with the skills and confidence you’ll need to begin creating your own stained glass piece over the following two days.
—Days 2 & 3
Continue creating your stained glass piece with focused, hands-on guidance at each stage. Over these two days, you’ll refine your cutting, assembling, soldering, and finishing techniques, with personalised support throughout.
By the end of Day Three, you will complete one finished stained glass piece to take home.
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• One lead came piece (approx. 50 × 30 cm), or
• One Tiffany copper foil piece (approx. 30 × 20 cm).
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• €190/day for one student (€570 total).
• €170/day for two students (€510 per student).
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Daily sessions from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a break for lunch. Tea, juice, and other refreshments provided.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose consecutive days or spread your sessions across different dates—your learning outcome remains the same.
Five-Day Stained Glass Course
Designed for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the craft. Over five restorative days, you’ll design and create multiple stained glass pieces using both traditional lead came and the Tiffany copper foil method.
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—Day 1
Day One provides the same core foundations covered in the One-Day Introduction course, including health and safety, materials, tools, and guided cutting practice. These essentials set you up with the skills and confidence you’ll need to begin creating your own stained glass piece over the following days.
—Days 2 to 5
Continue creating your stained glass piece with focused, hands-on guidance at each stage. Across these four days, you’ll refine your cutting, assembling, soldering, and finishing techniques as you work on both a lead came piece and a Tiffany copper foil piece, with personalised support throughout.
If time permits, you may also begin or complete an additional Tiffany piece.
By the end of Day Five, you will complete two (or three) finished stained glass pieces to take home.
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• One lead came piece (approx. 50 × 30 cm).
• One Tiffany copper foil piece (approx. 30 × 20 cm).
• Optional: An additional Tiffany piece, if time permits.
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€1000 per student. Includes all materials, with a maximum of two students per session to ensure personalized guidance.
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Daily sessions from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a break for lunch. Tea, juice, and other refreshments provided.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose consecutive days or spread your sessions across different dates—your learning outcome remains the same.
Before Your Course
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A phone or video chat to discuss your design ideas, colours, and any requirements so materials are ready for your arrival.
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Stay at the Riverstones Gite or choose from several hotels in Vic-en-Bigorre (pricing varies).
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• Closed shoes are required.
• Lunch: Bring your own, visit local eateries, or dine in Vic-en-Bigorre.
After Your Course
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Receive continued guidance through calls or video sessions as you continue your stained glass journey.
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Need a little more time to finish a piece? Enjoy a complimentary Saturday morning session.
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Return anytime for supervised workshop use at €35/hour, plus materials charged according to usage.
Meet Your Artist & Tutor
I’m David, a stained glass artist with a deep love for light, color, and craftsmanship. What began as a creative curiosity quickly grew into a full-time passion—one that now shapes every custom piece I create and every course I lead. Blending traditional techniques with a modern eye, I approach each project with patience, precision, and a desire to inspire others through this luminous art form.
The Studio
Our classes are held in a beautifully restored 17th-century French winery, offering an inspiring setting designed to help you relax and focus.
