Take your leadlight skills to the next level in this hands-on intermediate course designed for students who have completed a beginner leadlight class or have basic experience with glass cutting, leading, and soldering.
This course focuses on developing more advanced techniques and design skills, including:
Intermediate pattern design and layout
Curved and complex glass cutting
Decorative borders and geometric elements
Glass selection, texture, and colour planning
Lead came sizing and application
Panel reinforcement techniques
Professional soldering and finishing
Cementing, cleaning, and final presentation
Prerequisites
Students should have prior experience with basic leadlight techniques, including straight-line glass cutting, assembling a leaded panel, soldering joints, and panel finishing.
Course Outcome
Students will complete a decorative intermediate-level leadlight panel and develop the skills and confidence needed for larger and more intricate leadlight projects.
Week 1: Learn intermediate pattern interpretation, glass selection, and advanced cutting techniques while preparing your project piece.
Week 2: Continue cutting and shaping glass components and begin assembling your panel using traditional lead came methods.
Week 3: Complete panel assembly and develop soldering skills to create strong, professional-quality joints.
Week 4: Finish your leadlight panel with reinforcement, cementing, cleaning, and final presentation techniques.
Pricing includes all materials.
Take your leadlight skills to the next level in this hands-on intermediate course designed for students who have completed a beginner leadlight class or have basic experience with glass cutting, leading, and soldering.
This course focuses on developing more advanced techniques and design skills, including:
Intermediate pattern design and layout
Curved and complex glass cutting
Decorative borders and geometric elements
Glass selection, texture, and colour planning
Lead came sizing and application
Panel reinforcement techniques
Professional soldering and finishing
Cementing, cleaning, and final presentation
Prerequisites
Students should have prior experience with basic leadlight techniques, including straight-line glass cutting, assembling a leaded panel, soldering joints, and panel finishing.
Course Outcome
Students will complete a decorative intermediate-level leadlight panel and develop the skills and confidence needed for larger and more intricate leadlight projects.
Week 1: Learn intermediate pattern interpretation, glass selection, and advanced cutting techniques while preparing your project piece.
Week 2: Continue cutting and shaping glass components and begin assembling your panel using traditional lead came methods.
Week 3: Complete panel assembly and develop soldering skills to create strong, professional-quality joints.
Week 4: Finish your leadlight panel with reinforcement, cementing, cleaning, and final presentation techniques.
Pricing includes all materials.