Beginners Leadlight Course

Make your own leadlight window in Melbourne!



2 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $195 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

cuting glass

Cuting Glass

Guests will choose from a range of patterns and a variety of glass colours and textures. Cut glass carefully according to pattern.


assemble with lead

Assemble with Lead

Cut lead and assemble the window


solder

Solder

Solder the lead at each Junction using a soldering iron


putty and patina

Putty and Patina

Press linseed putty in between the glass and lead to provide structural strength to the window, then apply a chemical patina.


finished!

Finished

Your leadlight will take a few days to dry, but can be taken home at the end of the session!


Join us for an immersive leadlight workshop at Chichi Botanicals in Melbourne!
Nestled within our enchanting shop, brimming with lush indoor plants, stunning flower arrangements and locally crafted giftware, this workshop offers a unique artistic experience for up to six people to join.
Over two days, you'll delve into the art of leadlighting, creating your own bespoke small leadlight panel to take home.
You will select from an array of designs and a vibrant selection of glass colours and textures to craft a personalised window panel. Under expert guidance, you'll learn essential skills including glass cutting, cutting lead, assembling your panel, soldering and finally, puttying and patina finishing your unique piece.
This workshop is also available as a one day beginners workshop on saturdays and sundays.
Please note: Due to the hazardous nature of lead, this workshop is not open to minors or individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
What you'll get
A completed leadlight window corner.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Wear enclosed shoes.
Add-on available for this class
  • stained hardwood book end frame ($40)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Chichi Botanicals - 635 Plenty Road, Preston VIC

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Your teacher

Chichi Botanicals
Chichi Botanicals

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I’m Glen (they/them), an artist, glass craftsperson, and instructor based in Naarm. I’m the founder of Studio Chichi Leadlights, a working studio filled with plants and curated curiosities.
​During the week, I focus on custom leadlight commissions and traditional window restorations. On weekends, I teach hands-on leadlight classes, guiding students through the entire process of glass cutting, leading, soldering, and cementing.
​My background in physical trade and art spans over a decade in the film and television industry, working across prop making, set construction, and decorating. I also spent three years managing a recycled materials art resource center, where I developed curriculum and ran workshops. In 2021, I apprenticed at a professional leadlight studio, working on traditional leadlight windows and restorations.
​Studio Chichi Leadlights is an inclusive, welcoming space. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch so I can accommodate your needs in the studio.

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