Classes and Tuition at Australian Stained Glass Supplies.

Our courses run throughout the year broadly in step with the TAFE calendar.

PATE DE VERRE with Cassandra Daw TBA $240 (Everything included)
Pate de verre involves making a paste of glass that is applied to the surface of the mould, then fired. The end result is a fine and delicate piece of translucent glass art. Pate de verre has the advantage of allowing the artist to place glass colours in a very precise manner in the mould. The usual way of putting glass into a mould can result in the glass moving in the kiln and the result is not is expected. Because pate de verre uses glass frit or powder it allows very good control of the colour placing. 10AM to 3pm

The Egyptians are credited with the first use of pate de verre, but French artists revived it a hundred years ago hence it's name, which means glass paste. In traditional French pate de verre, the artist mixed crushed glass with enamels or paint to form a paste that was carefully placed in a mould and then fired. Todays artists use much the same technique, but the grain size of the glass is of much better consistency because of superior manufacturing methods. Frit is available in many sizes and any size may be used, but the smaller sizes are most useful.So for this reason pate de verre castings tend to be translucent or even opaque.

Glass Beadmaking Sat/Sun TBC 10am to 4pm

Glass Beadmaking is a rewarding and, potentially, addictive artform. Also called Flameworking or Lampworking it's been traced back to the Syrians around the first century BC. In this workshop you will use the finest quality glass drawn from the extensive colour palette of Bullseye Glass. Your tutor Gail has extensive experience in all forms of glass work and brings boundless enthusiasm to her work. The course will cover the basics of beadmaking and also shaping, pulling stringers etc. Join in, have fun, and surprise yourself. ($250 includes everything)

Leadlight with Clive Hillier
8 Week Terms $220
Evening Classes 6.00pm - 9.00PM Begins Mondays 6th February.

Do you have a window or door that needs some TLC? Maybe more than one. Learn a new skill while adding value to your home. Would you like to make a lampshade, or make a decorative mirror? You can learn the skills you need to make it yourself. Students are free to do their own design or use our library for inspiration. Let us teach you what you need to know about the design and making of leadlight windows and panels. The course covers glass cutting and soldering. This is a “hands on” class, so you will learn by doing. Our tutor is a highly regarded professional who has been designing and making leadlights and lamps for many years.

Copper Foiling is taught as part of the Leadlight class. This medium is ideally suited to making lamps, suncatchers, and similar projects. As with other classes feel free to bring your own ideas or you can use our library. Our studio is specifically designed for teaching, with 3 large light-tables, glass grinders, drawing materials, soldering irons, design books, etc. If you have glassworking tools bring them along, alternatively you can buy all materials at our studio. Please contact us if you need further information.

Fusing & Slumping. Make a Glass Platter Feb 25th
Course runs for 1 full Saturday 10 am to 4pm. Spend a day with us at Leichhardt and leave with the skills you need to fuse and slump glass. Choose the glass you want from our extensive range and go for it. And you will take away a fused glass plate of your own design. The cost is $260 and includes tuition by a respected glass artist, glass, tools , kiln firings, and everything you need to create a fused and slumped glass platter.