Short Courses

Leaded Light Short Courses | Stained Glass Short Courses

Based now in Horley, Surrey we offer a taster day in learning the skills in making a real leaded light. Mostly our taster days are one to one, but we do have room for three people on these days. The day lasts, including a break for lunch approximately 7 hours starting at 9.30am and usually ending around 4.30pm. Please remember to bring your own packed lunch. Tea and coffee flow as much as you can drink all day. My studio should be warm enough but wear clothes that you don't mind getting dusty and comfy shoes.

Taster days - The day is broken into sections....

  • 1.Design
  • 2.Learn to cut glass
  • 3.Choosing glass for your design
  • 4.Cutting your panel

Lunch break.

  • 5.Leading up of your panel
  • 6.Soldering a practise piece
  • 7.Solder of your own panel
  • 8.Cutting your panel

Your panel gets cemented, cleaned and polished after you have gone home ready to be collected a few days later.

How the day works....

A quick chat over a cup of tea is a gentle way to start the day and to get to know each other. Then we discuss ideas. Think of a design no bigger than A4 size before you come this saves time on the day. I do have design books and you can see some simple ideas on my website which you can choose to make. Once we have drawn your design, we then learn to cut glass. Then you get to choose your glass and cut your design.

We usually break for lunch after cutting your panel but don't worry if this doesn't all go according to plan everyone works at their own pace and should there be more than one of you attending one might take longer than the other. Don't forget your sandwiches. We have a microwave which you are welcome to use. Lunch time, we usually have half an hour break, longer if wanted but I find everyone is usually eager to press on.

Next I show you how to lead your panel and finally you learn how to solder. I find it useful that you practise on a small sample piece before you solder your masterpiece. This gives you a chance to become a little used to the soldering iron. No one learns everything in one day. I've been making leaded light windows for over 25 years and the learning process for me was spread over several months before I was left alone to make a leaded light.

So this day is a taster day and don't worry you will get plenty of help from me. Every student comes back a few days later to collect their panel after I have cemented, cleaned and polished it, so no one goes home disappointed everyone manages to finish a small panel in one day. Everyone is always welcome to return.

Prices

Monday to Friday

The day cost £160.00 per person and includes all use of tools and materials. This day is based on a simple project size of no larger than 230mm x 305mm / 9inches x 12inches but unlike some courses we do not restrict you and can come to an arrangement. Ideal as gifts we do have a voucher if you wanted to purchase a treat for a friend or family member. These are valid for a year from the date of purchase. We do have a minimum age of 14 but please enquire because I have made special exceptions provided the child is accompanied on the course by an adult.

Saturday Course

For those who can't come during the week we can arrange for a Saturday for a slightly higher price of £180.00 for the day.

So what are you waiting for, why not call me now on Tel: 01293 278326

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Kieran Boyle
Kieran Boyle
09:24 07 Jun 21
Our original stained glass panels were beautifully encapsulated and incorporated in our choice of aluminium frames.... Polite and trustworthy workers.read more
Max mmc
Max mmc
17:20 12 Mar 21
What a great experience... Knowles Stained Glassworks were helpful prompt & polite. They had everything I needed so I... will definitely return as the customer service was 1st classread more
Reviewer
Reviewer
14:07 14 Nov 20
Excellent customer service, quick turn around for our building project and a lovely finish. I wanted a pretty window... for a family bathroom (instead of just frosted glass). I had a few ideas and the team delivered a double glazed stain glass unit that exceeded expectations. I love it. Thanks for all of the hard work. Images below are before the build finished (and so sorry for the mess). But hope you agree how pretty the window is!read more
Alan Barclay
Alan Barclay
10:00 03 Nov 20
We are so pleased with the quality of the encapsulated leaded glass window. Sharon spent a lot of time with us in her... workshop to get the glass colours and design tweaked. The final product was superb and brightens our landing/hall up. The removal of the old window and fitting the new one was very quick by Michael and Tony. We would definitely use Knowles Stained Glassworks again.read more
Ian Kenyon
Ian Kenyon
09:44 14 Sep 20
Sharon was very helpful, responded quickly and gave advice. We had some old stained glass panels which we needed to be... removed from old timber, renovated and then encapsulated in double glazed units. Unfortunately the old glass was not cleaned up very well and therefore we now have to live with the dirty marks on the edges of the coloured glass which is rather disappointing given that this would have not take very long to do at the right timeread more
J B
J B
20:59 24 Sep 19
I’ve just had a front door replaced, patio doors repaired and several windows renewed from a previous less than... satisfactory company. Couldn’t be happier with the service from start to finish. Sharon kept me fully updated with pricing, ordering, delivery and fitting. Customer satisfaction is obviously important to this company unlike the previous company I’d employed.read more
Andrea Knowles-Jones
Andrea Knowles-Jones
18:07 24 Sep 19
I have had several windows on my property replaced at very reasonable prices but to a very high standard. Always... professional, friendly, punctual and no question was left unanswered. Can highly recommend this family run business to ensure you get the very best service expected of a long established business but with a L ocal, personal touch.read more
Google User
Google User
17:53 24 Sep 19
Would not hesitate to recommend Sharon and her team. Fantastic service from the start to the end and love the end... result. Thank you again for such an excellent serviceread more
Elaine Grobbelaar
Elaine Grobbelaar
17:06 24 Sep 19
We were going to replace the polycarbonate on our conservatory roof but we were advised by Sharon that short term it... would be much better to put the doors and window back in between the kitchen and the conservatory. The work was carried out and we couldn't be happier. The quality of the products supplied and the workmanship were faultless. Great advice and worked out cheaper than our original plan. Would definitely use them again!read more
Lucy Wood
Lucy Wood
16:59 24 Sep 19
Needed a window and back door replacing due to renovations on a house. Spoke with Sharon who sent one of her lovely... gentlemen round to measure up and then obtained a quote. We decided to have the backdoor changed to a barn door which looked amazing and fitted in lovely with our renovation project. Highly recommend Sharon and her lovely team all work was carried out to a very high standard and ensured the area was left clean and tidy after. Very happy customer.read more
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