Discover the art of creating stunning stained glass windows in this immersive two-day workshop.
Learn the fundamentals of stained glass in this two-day workshop, taught in my purpose-built garden studio near the Sussex coast. With only two participants per session, you’ll receive close, personalised tuition as we explore this beautiful heritage craft—one now listed as endangered in the UK.
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll be guided through the traditional leaded glass-making process: cutting glass, leading, soldering, cementing, and finishing. You'll work with a variety of coloured, patterned and textured glass to create your own 28 x 28 cm stained glass panel to take home.
Whether you're a complete beginner or have attended a course before and want to refresh or build on your skills, this relaxed and practical class will meet you at your level. You’ll also learn how to visualise and measure up future designs, with plenty of support throughout.
All tools, materials, and safety equipment are included—no hidden costs. The studio is a peaceful, inspiring space with good transport links, just 10 minutes from the Chichester Bypass and accessible by train.
Due to ongoing commissions and studio commitments, only a few summer places are available this year—and they book quickly. Follow-on private tuition and more advanced one-to-one days are available by arrangement.
If you have any mobility or accessibility needs, please get in touch when booking so I can ensure your comfort and safety in the studio environment.
Getting Started with Stained Glass
Make a stained glass window using traditional techniques. I will take you through all the processes needed to make a small stained glass panel from a selection of designs.
You will learn how to approach a design, measure, cut and handle glass safely. You will then select your design choice, colours and cut your coloured glass to size ready to assemble using lead. Once assembled, you will then solder, cement and prepare your panel for polishing.
I always keep my groups low with a maximum of 3 students, ensuring plenty of individual attention.
Attendance details will be sent to you once your booking has been confirmed.
If you cannot find a date to suit you please contact me and I will see if I can fit in any new dates or add you to my mailing list to keep you informed.
What to wear -Trousers, flat covered shoes, and layers - temperatures can vary in the studio and if the kilns are on, it can get quite warm.What to bring - If you require glasses for close up work please bring them.
It is advisable that you bring a packed lunch as often, people get too involved to take a full break, however there are supermarkets a 2 minute drive away should you want to pop out and grab something.
Payment for courses is due on booking. - We cannot make exceptions to this rule as we have a high demand for spaces and therefore cannot hold spaces that are not paid for.
Contact me at the studio on 01243 941759 Mobile - 07447406426 Email - info@koruarts.co.uk
Children over the age of 15 are welcome but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please note this course is not suitable if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.
If you need to cancel a workshop
Workshop bookings are non-refundable, however if, due to unforeseen circumstances, you cannot attend a workshop, I am happy for you to transfer the booking to a friend. Please contact me to arrange to pass on their contact details so that I can re-issue course documentation. If you are able to inform me at least 21 days in advance of the booked class, I can offer you a rescheduled date.
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are non-refundable. However, we are happy for them to be transferred to a friend. Please contact me to update the voucher issued with the new attendees details. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Covid Policy
Although restrictions have been lifted, I often have vulnerable people attending courses. As such, I would ask that if you develop symptoms, test positive or have been in close contact with someone who has Covid, please let me know and do not attend your course. I will reschedule your course date. In the same circumstances, should I find myself in the same position I will contact you immediately in order to reschedule to a later date. I cannot accept any liability for travel or any other incurred costs.
Should Koru Arts need to cancel a workshop
Should I need to unexpectedly cancel a workshop due to severe weather warnings or due to Covid infection/exposure, your course date will be rescheduled. Unfortunately, I cannot accept any liability for travel or other incurred costs.
Should I need to cancel a workshop for any other reason, I will aim to give you as much notice as possible. I can either make a full refund or a transfer your course to a re-scheduled date.