Whimsical Pot Stake

June 14

With Jeanne McTiernan

 

“Whimsical pot stake” (either the bird or the flower)

Objective:  The students will learn to cut and grind glass, use a copper foil technique with lead to assemble their project. They will also learn wire wrapping and bead work to embellish their finished work.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Awareness of the various steps involved in making a stained glass project.  Learning some basic glass cutting and wire wrapping techniques.  This is a beginners class with an introduction to the various tools used by glass cutters.

COURSE MATERIALS:

Will be provided at a cost of $15 per student

Material includes:

  • glass
  • glass beads
  • glass nuggets
  • 14g copper wire
  • 20g tinned wire
  • copper foiling
  • lead
  • flux
  • cleaning compound
  • glass wax

Students can bring their own latex gloves and protective eye glasses if they want.

Duration of the course:   1 day, 10 am – 4 pm.
Student Level:  beginner
Maximum Number of participants:   8
Language:  English and French
Instructor: Jeanne McTiernan

If you have any questions please email artschool@artpontiac.com

Register here:  Registration