Join Lizzy – member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters for a two-day introduction to painting on glass.
Discover traditional kiln-fired glass art, which has decorated sacred and high status buildings for over 800 years, been a favourite choice for the fabulous interiors of the arts and crafts movement and more recently our own homes!
Over two days there will be a blend of theory and practical instruction with creative results to take away.
-Get a hands-on introduction to working with a variety of glass paints and techniques
-Learn about the history and science of the craft, including how silver-stain revolutionised the artistic style and gave ‘Stained’ Glass its name
-Explore, mix and apply different vitreous paint, stain and enamels and see the results of kiln firing
-Discover a range of traditional and contemporary techniques before embarking on your own small personalised project
At the end of two days you will have discovered a wealth of possibilities with glass paint, and created at least two ‘technical pieces’ and a ‘personal piece’ of painting around 5-8cm which can be displayed at home or gifted.
The course is suited for beginners and improvers in stained glass, although no prior experience is necessary.
We will be working with caution and protection when using some traditional paints which contain toxic chemicals such as lead. For this reason the course is recommended for 18+ and if you are pregnant or trying to conceive it is advised you get in touch with the tutor beforehand.
What to expect
Days at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits on day one. Begin your session at the appointed time and there will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Each day lunch will be around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch each day. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop and providing we have notice, we are happy to cater for any dietary needs.
Finish time is given as a target – there is some flexibility depending on how your work is progressing. Depending on the tutor and the group, start times follow on days can be flexible too.
We aim for your time with us to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Painting templates and books for inspiration will be provided, but please feel free to bring pictures for your personal piece if desired.
