Stained Glass II: Foiled Lamps

Instructor: Lenneke Verweij
Mondays 5:30pm-8:30pm
5 weeks: November 2 to November 30
Location: In-person Williams Building room 117
$280 + $15 Equipment rental fee
Prerequisite: GLSS01F Intro to Stained Glass: Foil Method or GLSS 01H Stained Glass: Basic Foil Techniques (please call 306-966-5530 if you wish to register with other equivalent prior experience)

Stained glass lamps are luminous, functional works of art which add light and style to any room. Designs may feature multiple angles, bevels, jewels, or ornamental wirework accents, and may be finished in a variety of ways, such as with a vase cap or glass crown. In this course, students will explore foiled flat panel lamp construction. Design your own pattern, or choose a pattern concept (instructor will supply pattern books), individualizing the design with colours, textures and details. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover the various design, construction, and finishing techniques used in stained glass lamp making, guiding students from pattern selection through to the assembly of a beautiful, finished stained glass lamp shade.

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Syllabus

• Selecting and making two copies of the pattern
• Preparing your work board and placing the layout bars
• Cutting the Bristol board with foil shears
• Cutting stained glass
• Grinding and fitting the glass
• Foiling and soldering each panel
• Attaching the panels into the lamp shape and soldering them
• Preparing the vase cap and soldering it in place
• Finishing soldering and cleaning
• Applying patina (if desired)

Supplies

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