Get into the Christmas spirit with this beautiful and festive workshop. Create your own Christmas decorations in stained glass!
Suitable for complete beginners to stained glass or those who love Christmas crafts. Spend a relaxing day or half-day at our Christmas craft workshop in Yardley Hastings, near Northampton. Create handmade decorations for your Christmas tree, or to give as wonderful gifts in their own right. Take your completed decorations home the same day.
🌈 Use beautiful coloured glass to create festive tree hangings such as Robins, Stars, Christmas Trees, Snowflakes, Holly Leaves, Baubles, or even your own designs.
There is no limit on the number of items you can make. This will depend on the time available and your own working speed.
What to expect
You'll learn how to cut stained glass easily and safely, how to apply copper foil and solder, how to patina/polish/finish your work, how to attach hanging loops so your decorations are fit for the Christmas tree.
🌼 Expert Guidance: Our qualified and experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way. Our commitment to small class sizes will ensure a supportive and engaging learning environment.
🧰 Perfect for Beginners: No prior experience required! This session is tailored for beginners, providing a gentle introduction to the mesmerising world of copper foil stained glass artistry. It's also great for seasoned crafters too.
Please note that we are unable to offer this course to pregnant women or nursing mothers. Contact the tutor with any questions: Email: creativecraftswb@gmail.com or phone 07747 854505.
“I attended the copper foiling stained glass course. Will provided thorough and clear instructions, as well as all the materials for me to create a beautiful stained glass panel and the confidence that I could take these skills away and make more at home. Highly recommend course for crafty people, just be warned you’ll need space in your home for more craft stuff once you’ve finished it 😉”
What you need to bring
Please ensure you wear clothing suitable for crafting & sensible footwear (no open toed shoes)
You will need to bring a clean rag or dishcloth (microfibre is good), and a bag to take your completed work home in.
Don’t forget to bring your glasses if you use them for close work!
What is included
All stained glass tools, equipment & materials
PPE
Refreshments
Dates and times
Sunday 6 December
10:30am - 1:30pm - half day
10:30am - 4:30pm - full day
cost
£71 per person, half day
£120 per person, full day
Suitable for beginners aged 16+
Places limited to 12, so book early to avoid disappointment
Booking
Please click the button below to book through Eventbrite, email creativecraftswb@gmail.com or phone: 07747 854505
CAR PARKING
Please park only in one of the 8 spaces clearly marked for Yardley Arts at the rear of our building.
The remaining spaces belong to Oakfield and are reserved for their residents, visitors and staff, including people with disabilities. Please do not park in these bays, even for a short time.
If all Yardley Arts spaces are occupied, there is plenty of free parking available in the surrounding streets.
DISABLED ACCESS
If you require disabled access, please contact the tutor in advance so this can be arranged.
“Attended for my first taste of a stained glass workshop on Friday and I cannot recommend Will’s sessions highly enough. Will is such an effective and supportive tutor, with endless patience and fantastic delivery method. I will definitely be back for more.”
About the tutor
With fifteen years of experience as a dedicated primary and secondary teacher in Cambridge, Will brings his passion for education and creativity into the realm of stained glass artistry. Will's journey from the classroom to the studio has been driven by his deep-rooted love for nurturing both young minds and artistic talents.
As a part-time artist throughout his teaching career, Will cultivated his skills and discovered a profound connection with the colours and beauty of stained glass. Now, he has taken the leap to fully embrace his artistic calling and teaches courses full time.
Will is dedicated to sharing the art of stained glass through courses and workshops. His background in education, combined with his artistic skills ensures that every course attendee is well looked after. Will's caring and patient approach, honed from years of teaching, creates a learning space where creativity flourishes and individuals of all skill levels can explore the beauty of stained glass in a supportive environment.
Join Will on this artistic journey and let your creativity shine under his guidance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist you'll find a supportive mentor and a passionate advocate for your artistic endeavours.
“Very enjoyable workshop with Will today. A chance to practise cutting first before starting on design. Lots of help when struggling with curved pieces. Would like to attend another workshop.”