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Telephone: 514-842-3968
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GOOD NEWS, LEAD, FUSION AND MOSAIC CLASSES ARE BACK!
Studio du Verre offers a full range of stained glass classes of between 5 to 6 students where you may learn the different methods of doing stained glass. We have classes for beginner's copper foil, lead came, glass fusion, and also a mosaics class. The recently added combination class teaching lead came and painting on glass is full but April dates will be added soon. More advanced techniques can be learned in a private tutoring class, which can be adapted to each student's specific needs.
COPPERFOIL FOR BEGINNERS
$ 199 + $ 29 material + plus taxes
--> 10h workshop
--> 8'' x 10'' panel
WEDNESDAY - from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24
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May 8, 15, 22, 29 New Dates!
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June 5, 12, 19, 26 New Dates!
SUNDAY - from 10 am to 3:00 pm
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March 31 & April 7
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April 14, 21 New Dates!
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April 28 & May 5 New Dates!
PLEASE NOTE : With the number of participants limited to a maximum of 5, places are filling up quickly! When a class becomes full, we try to tack on another one.
In this course, you will make a stained glass panel (about 8" by 10") with your teacher, using the Tiffany copper foil technique. You will learn to trace your glass, the art of cutting glass, the grinding, soldering techniques and finishing patinas.
All tools and materials are provided.
Prerequisite: Enthusiasm!
TRADITIONAL LEAD CAME
$ 219 + $ 29 material + plus taxes
--> 10h workshop
SATURDAY - from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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March 30 & April 6 New Dates!
PLEASE NOTE : There is a growing demand for lead classes. Leaded windows are the traditional method and, to some purist craftsmen, it's the only legitimate way to create stained glass. This is the only method our studio uses in its own creations and to restore old projects.
In this course, you will learn how to assemble a panel using lead came and how to solder and clean your panel like a professional.
PREREQUISITE : COPPER FOIL FOR BEGINNERS COMPLETED
INTERMEDIATE COMBINATION CLASS -
Painting and Lead Came
$350 + $35 for material for kiln use + taxes
FIVE SATURDAYS - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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February 24th through March 23rd FULL!
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April dates TBA.
For students interested in learning more about the professional side of stained glass, we are offering an intermediate class that introduces two fundamental skills. You will learn how to lead up a window like the professionals do at Studio du Verre and also how to include painted elements in the design, which will then be fired in our kiln.
Magical!
FUSION AND SLUMPING WEEKEND
$169 + $30 for material for kiln use + taxes
SATURDAY - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and
SUNDAY - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Dates TBA
Glass slumping is when art glass is placed over a glass mold and placed in a kiln. When the temperature is hot enough, the glass will soften and then 'slump' into the mold. Choosing from a variety of molds - bowls, square dishes, sushi dishware etc - students will design their project. After adding cut glass choices, glass frit, and stringer embellishments, students will prep the piece for a flat firing. Day 1 ends with pieces being placed in the kiln for firing overnight. On Day 2, students excitedly remove creations from the kiln. There follows a discussion of how and why the glass fired as it did. Day 2 ends with glass pieces being placed on their respective molds and set in the kiln for the final slumping firing. Finished pieces can be picked up at our studios the following week or be sent by parcel post for those students who have come some distance for this class.
BEGINNER'S MOSAIC
$ 169 + $30 for materials + taxes
--> 7h workshop over 2 days
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Dates TBA
This will be a lively and informative hands-on session with how-to information on everything from sketching out an idea to finding just the right materials and adhesives; using stained glass and ceramic-cutting hand tools; creating simple and pleasing compositions to grouting and polishing a mosaic. Using your choice of provided patterns, you will leave this class with a simple and unique piece created by you.
Join this fun class with no prerequisites!
GLASS PAINTING - private sessions
Glass painting material included - all other material extra
Call us to book your private one-on-one class and discuss the rates with us.
In this painting class, students will choose from a variety of designs and proceed to cut and paint the glass. This class prepares the student for assembly in a home studio, where your next masterpiece awaits you!
Are you stuck? Is there a technique you would like to perfect? Or do you simply want another set of competent hands to help you with something hard? Private classes are available for all aspects of stained glass.
Call for more information and get in touch with one of our teachers and see what they can do for you.
Private classes are available for $55/hr. (2 hours minimum) material not included
2 persons $40 each/per hour
NB. For specialty classes such as Fusion or Glass Painting, there will be an additional cost for kiln use (power consumption)