Stained Glass Classes SPRING 2026
Create beautiful stained glass art
£270.00
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🙌 MONDAY AND TUESDAY CLASSES 🙌
Monday 26th January - March 30th inclusive
Monday Evenings: 6:30-8:30pm
TUESDAYS
Tuesday 27th January - March 31st inclusive
Afternoon: 1-3pm,
Late Afternoon: 4-6pm
Evenings: 6:30-8:30pm
Term will run for 10 weeks
Costs: £270
Discover the magic of stained glass in our inspiring glass classes! Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, our welcoming studio is the perfect place to unlock your creativity. Enjoy hands-on guidance from Laura Kriefman an internationally exhibiting Leaded Stained Glass Artist, as you transform beautiful, vibrant glass pieces into stunning works of art.
Hosted in a fully equipped stained glass studio, this 12-week course is a great opportunity to be part of a relaxed and informative group where you can work at your own speed on your own creative projects. I can provide tuition in leaded light, copper foiling, and painting on glass techniques, and how to design your own unique pieces in my studio.
The studio is equipped with all the tools you need. Students will need to supply their own glass materials.
These 2-hour classes give you enough time to settle into your work and for good progress to be made. Our 12 week courses provide a lovely opportunity for you to work on either a larger piece, or a number of smaller projects.
Students can learn any or all of these three main techniques:1) Traditional leaded lights- how to design a cartoon (Design), cut glass to a pattern, lead, solder and then cement your panel. 2) Copper foiling (Tiffany style)– Create a design, Cut glass to a pattern, copper foil your individual pieces and solder your piece. 3) Painting on glass– Learn the basics of painting on glass using tracing lines and shading. Fired in the kiln. To add depth and texture into you glass windows.
In the studio I have work benches for students, and a full set of teaching equipment for creating stained glass ( such as cutting tools ) and a host of lovely design books you can take inspiration from. Alternatively I can help you design your own pieces. For people completely new to glass I will shape the course around teaching you all the basic techniques and getting you comfortable cutting glass and soldering. I can teach both of the two different stained glass techniques and I will have equipment available ( and some spare glass) for you to be able to test/ create ideas etc from your first lesson onwards. I have a certain amount of glass offcuts that you can use to practice, all the tools you will need, a lovely selection of stained glass design inspiration books and resources available. We can also go through my glass library to help you choose what glass you might like and what would be suitable for your project once you have an idea what you would like to create.
I can help guide you in purchasing your own materials, and make sure you're not buying more than you need! Once you've got a sense of what you might like to make, I can give you the information of stained glass suppliers and you would then be able to purchase a few small sheets of glass (probably about £30-40) and anything particular that you need to create your first projects. You won't need to buy any tools: just glass and some solder/ copper foil/ lead. But I can help and advise on all of that and how much you need based on the designs you would like to try and make.
Preparation before Class:If you have thoughts on design and colour beforehand, please do bring any ideas and sketches with you. If you have your own glass tools and want to bring them with you, you are most welcome. Please wear old clothing and closed toe, sensible shoes as it can get messy. If you have fitted clean work gloves, or gardening gloves you are welcome to bring those. Unfortunately if you are pregnant or a nursing mother you will be unable to do this course due to working with lead. Missed classes are non-refundable.
Leave the term with your own unique stained glass creation—perfect for gifting or decorating your home. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and let your imagination shine!
Location: Commerce House Dawlish Business Park, EX70NH
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Access: Unfortunately, the studio is on the first floor and is not wheelchair accessible. The studio is equipped with two fully height adjustable sit/stand desks and a variety of chairs and stools to support participation.
Parking: Available outside the Westec Building.
"Highly recommend taking a stained glass making course with Laura. Starting from scratch as a complete beginner I have learned so much and gained confidence in just a few weeks. Laura is a methodical and patient teacher and her enthusiasm is contagious. I'll definitely be booking more classes."
"I've attended 2 sets of classes with Laura and they have been really great. She is really encouraging and helpful and I managed to make 2 door panels which I'm really pleased with. Would highly recommend Laura's classes. She's a really positive teacher."
"I cannot recommend Laura’s classes enough. I started as a complete beginner with grand plans! Laura is so encouraging for you to make what you want and through her expert guidance and patience I have been able to make a fan light which (I think) looks amazing and rather professional! Laura gives you to confidence and space to work on your project at your own pace but the small classes offer lots of opportunity for individual support. Laura is clearly very talented and is so generous in sharing her knowledge and techniques. I can’t wait for next term! "