Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop
Learn the essentials of traditional stained glass painting in half a day!
"The style of teaching was perfect for me and loads better than any other course I’ve been on." - Karen
Our new half-day introduction to the traditional method of painting stained glass with metallic oxides will give you a grounding in the essential techniques of paint mixing, applying, mark-making, stippling, brushing and sgraffito with oxides similar to those used in mediaeval windows
This course is ideal for those who've done some leaded stained glass with us or elsewhere.
The techniques you'll learn can be applied to leaded glass, copper foiling, garden glass art and lamps or lanterns. The natural follow-on to this workshop is our 2-day Traditional Stained Glass Complete Course.
Half-day stained glass painting class for up to 6 people
You'll learn the essential mixing and application techniques, including safely working with toxic metallic oxides to begin with.
You'll then practice these fundamentals on a piece of window glass and then create a simple design using any or all of the techniques you've tried and paint your design on to a piece of coloured art glass, ready for firing.
It's not necessary to have formal painting experience for this workshop.
The key stages of this course cover:
- Safely using the oxides
- Mixing and paint preparation
- Use of different brushes for different paint application effects
- Badgering and stippling
- Surface techniques like spongeing and sgraffito
- Firing requirements
- Your artwork ready to take home after firing (approx 1 week)!
The course cost of £139 inc VAT includes:
- Fully tutored course
- All materials and glass
- Use of tools and protective gear
- Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits
- Maximum class size 6 people
- Info pack to keep with information on getting started and where to buy materials and tools, emailed as PDF
- Your pieces to take home after firing (approx 1 week)
- Class runs from 1pm to (approx) 5-30pm at our Northants studio near Towcester
How to book your place - Half-day Stained Glass Painting Workshop
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 or you can buy this class as an emailable gift voucher.
All bookings are subject to our class bookings Terms And Conditions.
You will be required to wear a face-mask (provided) for much of the class. Please contact us before booking if this is likely to cause you problems,
If you have any questions or concerns get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
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2025 Classes
- Friday 13th June - Half-Day Introduction to Stained Glass Painting - fully booked
- Friday 11th July - Half-Day Introduction to Stained Glass Painting - fully booked
- Sunday 3rd August - Half-Day Introduction to Stained Glass Painting - 2 places
- Saturday 4th October - Half-Day Introduction to Stained Glass Painting - 6 places
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Still have questions? Contact us!
Our classes are suitable for anyone over 18, although we do advise that anyone with a medical condition that limits their hand strength or control, or their ability to stand for periods of time contact us before booking to discuss.
With a maximum of 6 students you can be sure of plenty of attention and guidance throughout the class.
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What attendees have said about our classes:
"I enjoyed the course immensely and love my hummingbird - expect to see me on courses in the future!"
"Many thanks to you both for a fantastic course on Sunday, tired but we both enjoyed it. Food was great and the tuition very clear."
"I loved how energetic and enthusiastic Mike & Jenny were with us and about the subject.."
"Well structured and logical day. Loved it. Fun and productive."
"Your passion for the subject really shone through and your professionalism in guiding us in all the task was amazing."
Jo's finished Bee panel ready to be incorporated into a window 
Tracing, flooding, stippling and sgraffito on this hare design 
Learn how to mix and apply traditional metallic oxide paints 