Craft a Copper Foiled Glass Light Catcher

Make a glass light catcher using copper foil



5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $215 - $220 ($220 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $215/guest for 2+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Learn to Cut Glass

Learn to Cut Glass

After a quick overview of the tools and process involved in making a Glass Light Catcher, you will practice using a glass cutter to cut both straight lines and curves


Choosing Your Pattern & Coloured Glass

Choosing Your Pattern & Coloured Glass

One you have a handle on basic cutting, you will choose your Light Catcher Pattern and the colours and textures of glass you want to use. We have a huge range of glass textures and shapes for you to choose from to make your light catcher your own!


Refining the Shape of Glass with a Grinder

Refining the Shape of Glass with a Grinder

As you work some pieces of glass may need to be refined a little bit to make them fit properly in your pattern, you will be guided in how to use one of our grinders to make sure that every piece fits perfectly!


Copper foiling Your Glass

Copper Foiling Your Glass

Once you have cut all of your glass pieces and made them fit your pattern, you will wrap each piece in copper foil ready to be soldered together


Soldering Your Light Catcher

Soldering Your Light Catcher

You will learn how to use a soldering iron, flux and solder to permanently join your glass together in a strong light catcher


Clean & Display

Clean & Display

Finally you will clean the flux and gunk off so that your brand new light catcher is ready to sparkle in your window at home!


Spend a whole day emersed in the creative process of copper foil in our custom-built art glass studio in Kyneton. Learn the process of creating a two-dimensional copper foil (often known as Tiffany style) glass light catcher!
You will create your own light catcher from start to finish using one of our designs as a guide. After learning about the different types of window glass; transparent, opaque, textured or clear, not to mention a huge range of colours, you will learn to transfer your pattern onto the glass and how to cut it out. You will learn to refine the shapes using our glass tools including the grinder. Once you have laid out your design we will teach you how to securely apply copper foil to each of your glass pieces, then real fun begins!
You will then be guided to tack solder your piece together and then tin your piece in a solder coating and attach your hanging system. You will also be able to add an additional dimension to your piece by adding a bevelled crystal that will ensure that your light catcher will spread a rainbow around any room if you desire. Then you can finish your piece with patinas if you wish!
A delicious lunch will be provided created from all local organic produce and able to cater for any dietary requirements you may have. We also provide you with a divine afternoon treat and tea and coffee facilities are available throughout the course.
The workshop costs include all materials required and all tools will be provided in the studio for use by participants.
Health and Safety Warning
Please be aware that this workshop will place participants in contact with a small amount of lead in the soldering process, participants who are pregnant or have other medical concerns are recommended to seek medical advice.

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What you'll get
  • A copper foiled glass light catcher - that you made yourself!
  • A delicious organic lunch from local produce
  • A fantastic day out in regional Victoria
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Knowledge required
Beginners workshop. No experience with glass or soldering necessary.
Ages 16+
What to bring
Everything is provided for you!
What to wear
Covered shoes are required in the studio. Please ensure long hair can be tied back.

FAQ

Can I design my own lightcatcher? / Can I bring my own pattern?
Unfortunately there isn't time to teach you how to design your own design in the class. We have also designed all of the patterns to be able to be completed by beginners in the allotted time, and with pieces that are of different levels of challenge so you learn to cut different curves and types of shapes.
Location

Studio 1 - Leadlight By Ettore - 52-56 Mollison St, Kyneton VIC

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Leadlight By Ettore

Leadlight By Ettore

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Leadlight By Ettore has been teaching Glass Arts in the Macedon Ranges for over 40 years. The studio is a multi-generational business with both Ettore and his daughter Rhain running 10-week term classes, weekend workshops, private groups and parties as well as school holiday programs. The studio also produces fused glass, copper-foiled and mosaic pieces as well as repairs and commissions of leadlight panels. Over the sessions, one or both may be in attendance as your teacher.




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The Old Auction House
The Old Auction House

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The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton, just an hour north of Melbourne. Housed in a historic weatherboard building, which served as the much loved Ferris auction rooms for over 80 years, the precinct opened in April 2017 and is home to a variety of artistic spaces.
The Old Auction House is currently home to a retail shop specialising in quality Australian handmade items, four working artist studios including local glass artists Leadlight By Ettore, a teaching space for visiting artists, and two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions.
The Old Auction House is open 7 days and the entire space has been renovated to be accessible for those with prams, wheelchairs, and mobility issues.
The Old Auction House has a focus on community engagement in the arts. Each studio runs a variety of classes with different artists and materials throughout the year.
Please have a look through our full list of classes to see the range of crafts and skills you can learn with our tutors or get in touch to book a private group session or party.

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