Stained Glass
Tutor: Paul Yarde
Craft your own individual stained-glass panel using traditional leaded techniques, and learn to create sculptures from recycled glass and wood. You will be helped to design your piece and then taught all the cutting and assembling techniques involved. These courses are suitable for absolute beginners (including those who feel they are not ‘artistic’) as well as those with experience.
See students' work in the gallery below - click to enlarge
About the tutor
Paul has 30 years’ experience in illustration, recently specialising in kiln-fired painted glass. He works with the Brighton and the Mid-Sussex Wood Projects creating sculptures from recycled glass, and has led mosaic and glass workshops for many organisations, including the National Trust, Amberley Chalkpits, RSPB Reserve and at Bentley Wood Fayre. He is currently a featured artist at The Garden Barn, Leicestershire.
Testimonials
I created two stained glass panels for my bathroom (see gallery) after attending this course. Paul's course was brilliant and he was helpful in every aspect of learning stained glass and also in painting on glass. He comes highly recommended! Eileen
Paul is a very good teacher. He suggests, encourages, demonstrates but never leads too much. Nice atmosphere. I always feel happier for my 2hrs and get a lot of pleasure from the class and the things I make. Simon
I learnt a lot on this course. Paul was a helpful tutor and made all the activities fun and easy. I particularly liked the soldering. Cecilia
I liked fluidity of teaching - we could all work on our individual projects at our own pace whilst Paul also could teach around a particular technique we could 'drop in' to learn and practice if we wanted. Claire
Paul is very helpful, friendly and knowledgable. He gives advice but lets you do your own thing. Really enjoyed this course and the last! Natasha
Freedom to persue own ideas. I felt now that I can go away and make other stained glass projects of my own. I will be back to make something more ambitious in 2012. Patti
Creative, light, friendly atmosphere, enjoyed the freedom of it doing something for myself and taking it home. Managed to do 5 items. Paul was very helpful, with good advice or guidance without being too directive. Anon
Paul is excellent teacher. He structures the course well and balance of advice/support and letting you do your thing is just right. Simon
Paul is a fantastic teacher who inspires confidence, has an open attitude, which enables people to realise their potential/ambition. Jane
Definitely helped me relax while doing my dissertation. I tend not to think about anything when at Stained Glass which is such a nice break. Alisa
Really enjoyed learning a new creative skill in a very relaxed environment. Anon
Note
If you are pregnant and concerned about working with lead, please consult your doctor before booking.
Price includes basic tools and materials.