GLASSWARES STAINED GLASS STUDIO

COURSES TERM 1 2007

CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED AT (unless stated otherwise)

7 Wentcher Place

Richardson, ACT 2905

Phone: 6291 9158

Email: glasswares@optusnet.com.au

PLEASE NOTE:

• Glasswares courses may not be suitable if you have repetitive strain or overuse injury involving your hands, wrists or arms.  Please consult your doctor.
• Leadlight & Copperfoil courses are not advised for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• All classes are limited to 8 students unless stated otherwise.
• Bookings cancelled less than 48 hours before the session will incur a cancellation fee.

BUILDING AND REPAIRING LEADLIGHT PANELS

(CIT SOLUTIONS)

Repair a damaged leadlight, or design and build a new stained glass window or door panel for your home.  Learn how to cut glass and how traditional leadlight panels are constructed by assembling a small practice piece before working on a project of your choice.  Tool use included.  Materials extra.

Please note:  In order to complete your project in the allotted time there is some homework involved.  This course does not cover imitation stained glass panels, or repairing or constructing other stained glass items, such as sun-catchers and lampshades.

Number of Sessions:  8

Dates:    Thursday May 10^th – June 28th

Time:    7pm - 10pm

Cost:    $245.00 (including tool use, materials extra)

Enrolment:   Phone CIT Solutions 6207 4441

    Course Number AAC 1050

MOSAIC KNOW-HOW

(CIT SOLUTIONS)

This comprehensive course will provide you with all the skills necessary to work on a wide range of indoor and outdoor mosaic projects using a variety of materials.  The first 3-4 weeks of the course will cover technical and theoretical aspects of mosaic work.  You will learn how to use a variety of tools to cut ceramic tiles, glass tiles and stained glass, enabling you to cut simple shapes as well as fragments.  The properties of a range of mosaic materials and adhesives will be explored.  Learn which of these are not suitable for outdoor work in the Canberra climate.  Different laying styles and methods of application will also be discussed.  For the remainder of the course you may work on an indoor or outdoor project of your choice.

Number of Sessions:  8

Dates:    Monday May 7^th – July 2^nd (No class June 11^th)

Time:    7pm – 10pm.

Course Fee   $245.00 (including tool use, materials extra)

Enrolment:   CIT Solutions Phone 6207 4441

Course Number AAC 1052

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN MOSAICS

(Erindale College)

This mosaic course focuses on outdoor mosaics using ceramic tiles, china, glass mosaic and stained glass tiles.  Students will be taught basic cutting techniques and the skills needed to work on their chosen project(s).  Suitable items include wall plaques, house numbers, paving stones, tabletops, plant pots, bowls, birdbaths, water features, lampshades and candle shelters.  A basic tool kit and materials are provided to complete your project, within a set allowance.

Please note that this class will be held at Erindale College and there is no limit on class size.  For further details see www.erindalecep.com.au

Number of sessions:  8

Dates:    Tuesday 8^th May  – 26th June

    Wednesday 9^th May – 27^th June

Time:    7pm – 9pm

Cost:    $240.00 (including basic tool kit and materials)

Enrolment:   Erindale College Community Education Program

    Phone 6205 8107

    Email bob.lefebvre@erindalec.act.edu.au

MOSAICS – MAKING IT STICK

If you are using one adhesive for all your mosaic projects, or have a problem with pieces falling off, this session is for you.

• Did you know that there is more than type of PVA?
• Are you paying more than is necessary for adhesives by buying products described as “mosaic glue”?
• Do you know which “emergency glue” will quickly re-stick a piece that has fallen off when you are grouting?
• Do you know what materials (base, tiles, adhesives) cannot be used outdoors?
• Do you know how to prepare the surface before applying your mosaic tiles?
• Do you know why you need to prepare the surface and what may happen if you do not?
• Do you know which adhesive to use under water (eg birdbath)?

Number of Sessions:  1

Date:    Saturday 26^th May

Time:    2-5pm

Cost:    $25.00

Enrolment:   Phone 62919158or email glasswares@optusnet.com.au

GLASS CUTTING

This session covers all aspects of cutting complex shapes in glass.

For mosaic students, these skills will enable you to work from larger sheets of stained glass, instead of being confined to small tiles.  In fact, you will be able to save money by cutting your own tiles in whatever size that you choose.  Including whole shapes (e.g. flower petals), in your designs will add a new dimension to your work, and help to delineate the subject from the fragmented background.

This session may also benefit those of you who have been working with glass for some time.  Many students who have worked with glass for years have found this session extremely beneficial, telling me that in the first 15 minutes alone, they learnt things that they did not know about their tools, and how to use them correctly.  This session will improve your technique and correct bad (and possibly dangerous) habits.

• Does the glass frequently break away from the score line, or not break at all?
• Do you have difficulty following the line and as a consequence, spend far too much time grinding?
• Do you know in what order to cut a complex shape and why?
• Do you know what running pliers are, how to use them and what the screw is for?
• Are you using your grozing pliers upside down, or do you just avoid using them altogether?
• Can you cut a straight line with a ruler?  Which side of the ruler do you use and in which direction do you cut?

Number of Sessions:  1

Date:    Saturday 19^th May

• Time: 2-5pm

• Course Fee:   $38.00 including materials and tool hire.

Enrolment:   Phone 62919158 or email glasswares@optusnet.com.au

WORKSHOP SESSIONS

In workshop sessions you may work on any project in mosaic, copperfoil or lead, assuming that you have completed a relevant beginner’s course.

If you would like to make any of the items on display in the studio, please let me know when you make a booking so that I can make sure that I have all the materials and instruction sheets ready for you.

Dates May & June:  Saturdays 9.30am – 12.30pm

• Fridays 9.30am – 12.30pm

•       (1^st and 4^th Fridays in month only)

    Saturdays 9.30am – 12.30pm

Cost:    $20.00 for a single session, or

    $70.00 for 4 sessions (not necessarily consecutive)

• Booking:   Book 1 week in advance please.

Students are reminded that you may be charged for workshop bookings that are cancelled less than 48 hours in advance.  Studio space is limited.  Late cancellations preclude other students from the opportunity to take your place.