Carole Gray
Carole Gray trained in three-dimensional design at Middlesex University. She is a member of the Contemporary Glass Society and the British Society of Master Glass Painters.
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The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the craft of leaded stained glass for beginners; for those with more experience, it is an opportunity to consolidate skills, learn new techniques and work on your own projects in a supported environment.
The objective of this course is that you will have completed at least one piece of leaded stained glass by the end of the course; this could be a panel or a site-specific window. Beginners will be taught all the techniques required to design and make a non-representational stained-glass panel.
As well as learning the traditional techniques used to make stained glass, you will be taught how to use sandblasting as a means of decorating some of the glass you use. We will investigate the use of different resists on clear glass to explore the effects available as we produce a series of test pieces. You will learn how to sandblast to a frosted finish, create a three-dimensional effect and carve with the sandblaster.
A structured start is followed with guided independent practice. Group demonstrations will be given when appropriate on specific processes. Individual tuition and advice is given throughout the course. By the end of the course, you should be confident in your ability to design and make a stained-glass panel.
Handouts will be provided on all aspects of the processes involved, health and safety requirements and suppliers of the materials used, should you wish to continue making stained glass after the course.
The course fee includes the cost of basic materials used by all the group, such as clear practice glass, cement, whiting, resists, sandblast resist, grate polish, etc.
Please bring a sketchbook or notepad with any ideas you may have, or images which you may wish to use as inspiration. However, dont feel you have to come with any ideas, as you can develop ideas whilst here and the College has a good library which you can also use for design ideas.
If you intend to make a piece to fit into a specific area, please remember to measure carefully and allow for any fitting rebates if it is going to fit into a frame. If you want to use very specific colours in your panel, the tutor will advise you where you can go to choose and buy the glass.
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This course is quite physically demanding as many of the techniques require standing for long periods of time.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your GP before enrolling on this course, as working with lead and solder can be harmful to the developing baby.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor absence.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Carole Gray trained in three-dimensional design at Middlesex University. She is a member of the Contemporary Glass Society and the British Society of Master Glass Painters.
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