Stained glass suncatcher workshop (Sept) a.m.

Leaf mobile courtesy of Elaine Joy

Leaf mobile courtesy of Elaine Joy

Stained glass suncatcher workshop (Sept) a.m.

Location:
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Redgrave & Lopham Fen: Create beautiful stained glass leaf or mobile, with local craftswoman Elaine Joy.

Event details

Date

Time
9am-12.30pm
A static map of Stained glass suncatcher workshop (Sept) a.m.

About the event

Enjoy an informal, fun and captivating morning learning a new skill and leaving at the end of the session with a beautiful stained glass leaf or leaf mobile you can put up in your own home. Designed to appeal to budding crafters and hobbyists, the workshop will introduce you to the five stages of the Tiffany technique process and allow you to create your own work of art in stained glass. 

Elaine will support you in:

- The basics of cutting glass ie straight lines, curves and circles
- Choosing the glass from a selection offered on the day and cutting out your project
- Grinding the glass edges to a smooth finish to fit the project pattern
- Copper foiling - this is a tape that is sticky on one side and provides a framework for the solder
- Soldering and finishing

Some degree of finger strength and dexterity is required. All materials, equipment, protective wear will be provided.

What to bring:
Old clothes.
Full length apron and rubber gloves.
Kevlar gloves (optional)
Closed in Footwear
(Please note: Face Shields, Masks and Nitrile Gloves will be provided on the day)

Tea and coffee will be provided and are included in the cost of the course. 

Following retirement from the NHS after over 30 years as a Maxillofacial Prosthetist and Technologist, Elaine was looking for a creative hobby.  Having attended Stained Glass courses, she found the perfect outlet for her creativity. She discovered that the incredible colours and textures of the different glasses, which can be applied to any project, are endless and allow each piece to be unique. She loves the craft and is keen to pass on her passion and knowledge to others.

When booking please ensure your email/contact address is correct as it will be used to send event joining instructions. If you do not receive these instructions after booking, please contact: wild.learning@suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Please note that your booking is non-refundable and non-transferable and we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants. You can find our full Terms & Conditions via this link:  https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildlearninginfo

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact us on: TeamWilder@suffolkwildlifetrust.org or Tel: 01473 890089.

If you’d like to purchase a Voucher for future courses for yourself or as a gift, you can do so via our online shop at https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/onlineshop.

Booking

Price

£58 per person including all materials

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance. 

The process of working with stained glass will require you to stand whilst cutting and grinding the glass.  If you have any concerns regarding this or any other queries regarding access to the workshop due to physical limitations, please get in touch to discuss before booking to ensure we can try to facilitate your needs.

A note to any pregnant ladies wishing to participate

The Material Safety Data Sheet for the solder used in the workshop indicates that care should be taken when using this 60%Tin : 40%Lead solder.  An isolated use whilst participating in the workshop using the correct PPE (gloves, mask, face shield which are all provided) together with fume extraction is not enough to cause any harm to an unborn child but the Tutor is happy to solder any projects for anyone who is concerned. 

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
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Parking information

Free car park
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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01473 890089

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