This class is for anyone interested in learning the art of stained glass and the copper foil technique.

This will be a fun, creative experience held in a group of 4 participants. Students will be led through each step of the process with help and guidance from the teaching artist. Each student will leave at the end of the day with their own autumn themed stained glass suncatcher, ready to display at home.

Join glass artist Molly Gangel at Narture Studios for an introduction to stained glass and make your own suncatcher. Molly is an Ayrshire based glass artist and one half of homeware brand Moton Studio, which was founded with her creative-partner Malcolm Dickson in 2020. Born out of their passion for art, traditional crafts and the belief that the use of light and colour in the home can positively impact people and their wellbeing. The duo make a range of contemporary stained glass lighting and bespoke leaded glass. Initially learning the craft from her mother when she was a young teen, Molly went on to study Art Glass Design at City of Glasgow College in 2014 and now boasts over a decade of experience in working with art glass.

WHAT WILL YOU GET:

Students will be provided with various pattern options and a range of glass to customise your design.

Lunch will be provided by Narture, however, please bring a packed lunch if you have any special dietary requirements in case these cannot be accommodated.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN:

Students can expect to cut, grind, foil and solder their stained glass piece with the guidance of the teaching artist. Then, they will patina, polish and attach chain for hanging your suncatcher at home. By the end of the class you will have learned the basics to allow you to create at home or further your learning after the class. Teaching artist Molly Gangel will lead this workshop and provide assistance for each students needs.

No experience is needed and all tools and materials will be provided on the day, along with personal safety equipment such as gloves, glasses and face masks.

No Under 16s permitted at this workshop.

NOTES FOR THE DAY:

Students should wear appropriate clothing which they don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Wear appropriate footwear (no open toed sandals), bring a hair tie if you have long hair. (Feel free to bring an apron from home if you would like to protect your clothes from glass dust and possible chemical staining.)

Please arrive ten minutes early for your workshop as workshops will start on time. If you arrive later than 15 minutes late, you may forfeit the chance to take part in the class. You may be able to take part in a future class if applicable.

Refunds for class cancellations are accepted up to 14 days before the class. After this, workshop fees are non-refundable.

Contact the host of Intro to Stained Glass: Autumn Workshop