Stained Glass for Improvers — Part-time

Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).

This course is suitable for people who have already done some stained glass and would like to pursue further skills, making suncatchers, small panels or 3D objects.

Course knowledge and skills

• Further stained glass making skills in Tiffany (copperfoil) technique
• Researching the world of stained glass – using books and/or digital resources
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Further glass design skills

On this course, you will learn to:

• Cut sheets of coloured glass, grind and foil the edges and then solder them together to make finished pieces of stained glass. The pieces will become more complex, working at a pace that suits you
• Start to develop related skills around your glasswork, eg wire work, 3-D glass work
• Source glass materials and equipment around UK
• Develop a wider understanding of stained glass in the world around us through researching different artists or themes
• Share information with other learners in group discussions and digital formats.
• Further practise the skills of stained glass design.

You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course.

You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.

You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.

Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.

For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.