Beginners Stained Glass Lantern Class
Make your own foiled stained glass lantern in just one day!
"Thank-you for a wonderfully creative day. Everything in the class description was covered AND MORE!" - Beatrix
This one-day class will introduce you to the basics of the foiling method of stained glass (sometimes called the Tiffany method) and you'll make your own coloured 28cm high lantern to take home!
Our one day classes are suitable for anyone over 16, although we do advise that anyone with a medical condition that limits their hand strength or control contact us before booking to discuss.
With a maximum of 5 students and two tutors you can be sure of plenty of attention and guidance throughout the class, and a fun experience you'll remember for a long time.
One-day copper foiling stained glass beginners lantern class for up to 5 people
The class begins with a demonstration of how we score and break glass, discussing common issues and a review of the tools you'll use.
You'll then practise cutting and breaking glass, following the pattern for your chosen lantern design.
Once comfortable with scoring and breaking the glass, we'll ask you to choose your project design and the coloured glass you'll use; you'll then cut the coloured glass for 3 panels for the lantern.
Lunch is taken at the nearby ARTea Rooms at 12-30.
In the afternoon you'll finish cutting the coloured glass and then use the grinder to ensure the pieces fit.
Then it's time to foil and solder your three lantern panels , ready for fitting in the lantern itself.
If time allows, you may opt to darken the solder using patina for a more traditional appearance.
Your lantern is suitable for use with a block candle, a tealight or battery-operated nightlight.
The course cost of £149 includes:
- All materials, choice of starter designs, your lantern and glass
- Use of tools and protective gear
- Refreshments during the day and lunch at the ARTea Rooms
- 2 tutors, maximum class size 5 people
- Info pack to keep with information on getting started, where to buy glass and tools, plus reminders on techniques - emailed as PDF
- Your lantern to take home
- Eligibility for our Project Day Programme
- Class runs from 9-45 to (approx) 6-30pm
How to book your place
If you're ready to book, choose the date you prefer and use the PayPal buttons to make your booking. You can pay by card or PayPal. We can also take bookings in the studio,
Our class bookings terms and conditions are here.
- Midweek classes can be arranged - contact us to find out more
2019 Classes
- Sat 23rd March Lantern Foiling class £149 per person inc materials & lunch- 3 places available
- Sat 20th April Lantern Foiling class £149 per person inc materials & lunch- 3 places available
- Sun 21st July Lantern Foiling class £149 per person inc materials & lunch- 3 places
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More information
- Click for our Stained Glass Classes overview page
- Click for details of our stained glass evening courses
- Click for our one-day leading garden panel class
- Click for our class FAQ
What attendees have said about our classes:
"A great day - has really inspired me"
"A fantastic day. Mike & Jenny are great at building confidence."
"Very good course. Would highly recommend. Thank you.."
"Great day….extremely satisfied with terrific teachers who were tremendous. Thanks Guys!"
Make your own beautiful coloured glass lantern in one day! 
Gorgeous colours on this lantern made by Catherine
