What you'll learn
Learn how to make leadlight panels with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney!
In this hands-on course, you learn how to construct your own leaded panel while you practice the elements of the craft such as glass cutting, leading, soldering and finishing your piece by cementing and polishing your panel.
Our tutor has over 20 years of experience in the field. She is highly professional and excited to pass on her skills and knowledge to you.
You can design your own panels to make. For inspiration, you could Google leadlight windows and stained glass designs, or just walk through neighbourhoods and look at existing designs. Please note that this course is to make leadlight panels. We do not cover copper foil, paint on glass, or kiln-fired glass.
If you wish to continue developing your lead lighting skills you can enrol again for further learning.
To be COVID-safe, please wear your face mask and note that the tutor might need to stand close to you when demonstrating and to ensure safety when cutting glass.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this stained glass leadlight windows course, you should:
- Know the equipment, tools and materials used for lead lighting
- Understand how to design and execute your own window
Course content
What will be covered in this stained glass leadlight windows course?
Week 1 to 2 - critical classes where you learn what is needed to complete a panel
- Learn how to cut glass and build a small practice panel with glass and lead provided
Week 3 to 8
- Discuss concept design and draw full size
- Cut and build your panel
- Cement and polish your panel
Intended audience
Who is this stained glass leadlight windows course for?
This course is for any level. It is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding people, or if you have weak wrists.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
- All materials are provided for your test panels.
- Boards and batons for building your panels. If you want to do a larger size you must bring your own. If doing a larger piece this will be discussed in the class so you can get the appropriate size boards and bottoms you need.
- Lead and solder can be purchased from the college when making your own panels.
- All other materials are to be purchased at the student's cost. Information on suppliers will be given in class.
- Please purchase your own tools as listed below.
What to bring to class
- Dust Mask
- Safety glasses
- Disposable rubber gloves
- Face Masks
- Ideas and sketches for a design
- One 2B Pencil and one soft eraser
- One or two A2 paper sheets
- Small set square
- Ruler, approx. 35cm long
- A Black art line 210 medium 0.6 felt pen
Please bring the following tools
- 1 x glass cutter (your preference: a pencil cutter or a pistol grip)
- 1 x grozing pliers
- 1 x lead knife
- 1 x lead snips
Tools can be purchased at Australian Stained Glass Supplies.
Information on additional costs
- Hobby glass pieces can cost $18 or more
- Some suppliers sell scrap glass by weight and a small box of offcuts could be approximately $35
The cost of glass varies depending on the:
- colour and texture
- size of your design.
Health and Safety
- It is not suitable for anyone with weak wrists (this course requires strength and procession as you will be cutting glass)
- This course is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women as you are working with lead.
- Please wear face masks and do not attend class if feeling unwell.
- This course is designed for adults 18 years old or older.
- Please wear closed-in shoes.
- You will be working with the lead and cutting glass
Additional information
Please note the following:
- To ensure your safety in class when cutting glass, please note your tutor might need to stand close.
- You will need to attend the first two sessions to get the most out of the course. They are the most important sessions to learn what is needed to complete a panel well.
- Tools can be purchased at Australian Stained Glass Supplies.
- Anyone in open-toed shoes will not be permitted to continue in the class.
- An apron or a throw-over shirt would be a good idea.
- Be prepared to get a little messy.
- You cannot take or borrow the tools and equipment from the college. If you require the use of the equipment in between classes you can contact us and we can make arrangements for you to be able to use space and equipment to help you progress further with your work
- Repairs and restoration of old windows are not taught in this class. We do not cover copper foil, paint on glass, or kiln-fired glass.
Lunch
For Classes running all day, a 30-minute lunch break will take place halfway through the class. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch, alternatively, there are cafes and take away restaurants nearby.
Course testimonials
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Belinda said: Very experienced tutor with some great tips
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Candice said: Sarah was an excellent tutor. She was readily available on email the entire time, went the extra mile for me as I missed a class. She is clearly passionate about her craft and that sort of attitude motivates you. I have already recommended this class to others!
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Alison said: Really great class, Sarah was a wonderful instructor and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process.
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John said: This was a fantastic course which really met all its outcomes. Sarah (the teacher) was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. She was very approachable and went out of her way to assist the students where required. When she found out what I was making the panels for (front door of my house) she volunteered her own time to assist in coming up with designs for the remaining panels. After completing this course, I feel confident that I will be able to continue with this journey on my own. cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Clara said: I am really glad I decided to invest in this course. I ended up creating something to beyond what I thought I was capable of. Learning from Sarah was awesome, she has a wealth of knowledge and patience. Thanks to all involved
Course tutors
Sarah Thorpe
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