Residential Stained Glass Workshop (2021 dates TBC)
Residential Stained Glass Workshop (2021 dates TBC)
The workshop is taught by Liza Walker.
The workshop will include.
1. Learning how to cut glass with traditional glass cutters. How to cut, grind and shape glass to fit into a pattern. The same pattern will be made by all students at this first stage.
2. Finishing any unfinished grinding and then learning how to use copper foil method of stained glass, how to fit pattern, solder, clean and finish.
3. Choosing glass and patterns for second piece.
4 cutting, grinding and foiling second piece
5. Soldering, finishing and hanging.
Materials needed for Tiffany copper foil method.
The copper foil method, also called the Tiffany Method as his works are some of the most famous for using it, involves wrapping the edges of each piece in your project with a copper foil tape. The pieces are then joined by soldering them together on both front and back which creates a metal framework that holds the glass pieces together. Copper is chosen because it is easy to form and bend (is malleable), solders easily, and is readily available. When Tiffany began using the method, workers used scissors to cut thin sheet copper into strips to the correct width needed to wrap the glass pieces. The strips were spread with molten beeswax on one side to make them sticky and then wrapped around the glass before the wax hardened. Today we have easy to use rolls of copper foil with the adhesive already applied. These rolls come in different thicknesses (mils) and assorted widths. You can also find copper sheets in various sizes with adhesive.
Included in the workshop price:
- Accommodation at Casa Creativa for 6 nights in a private ensuite room (arrive Sunday after 14:00 - depart following Saturday)
- Breakfast, Lunch and daytime refreshments (Monday to Friday)
- Evening meals with your fellow students at various local restaurant in Lagos, all within a 5-minute walk. (Monday to Friday)
- Use of equipment and all materials are included
- One creative local excursion per week
- A free registration to your ‘Online Casa Creativa Workshop Forum’ (You can chat with your tutor and fellow students 1 month before your workshop begins, so you feel well prepared for your workshop ahead)
Not included in the price:
- Flights and airport transfers
Maximum of 8 students per workshop.
Liza’s Biography
Originally from the south of England, I have lived in the Algarve for 22 years. I like the space, the huge sky and the light. I live out of the town, in the country with my three dogs, two cats, two pigs, 2 canaries and seven pheasants (don’t ask!).
I have a tiny little shed in the garden where I create my glass work, looking out over the fields and in the evening the sunset.
I have mainly taught myself most things throughout my life so teaching myself the copper foil method of glass work was no different. I took one class about 4 years ago and was addicted. I have been finding time and space to create glass works and teach ever since.
I used to create puppets and puppet shows so being in front of an audience is not new for me and I enjoy passing my creative knowledge onto others.
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