Introduction to Stained Glass - Christmas Star Workshop

🗓️      Sat 6th | Sat 20th | Sun 21st January 

🕙      10.00am - 5.15pm

📍      Castlecomer Discovery Park R95 HY7X 

Looking for a unique and creative way to spend your weekend? Come along to the stained glass workshop at the Discovery Park, where you'll discover the art of stained glass through the tiffany style method. Gain a glimpse into the world of the prolific Irish stained glass artist Harry Clarke, appreciating the intricate craft behind his iconic windows. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential steps of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass, creating your own stained glass piece to take home.

Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about the art of stained glass. Absolutely no creative experience needed.

Limited spaces available 

* If you would like to pay for the workshop in two installments that's no problem at all. Please email me directly at glassandarrow@gmail.com or use the contact form on the website to arrange 

What's included

- Christmas star template (1 large star) 

- all tools, materials and equipment

- selection of coloured / textured glass

- selection of coloured velvet ribbon 

- ppa (personal protective equipment) FFP3 mask, safety glasses, apron, gloves etc 

- tea / coffee and mince pies

- bag, enamel pin and care guide 

You will be guided through the following on the day

✧ materials and equipment

✧ workspace preparation

✧ health and safety

✧ selection of glass

✧ scoring, cutting and breaking

✧ shaping, foiling and soldering

✧ cleaning, polishing and hanging

Additional information

• Please keep in mind that there will be quite a bit of standing and moderate labour during the making of your stained glass suncatcher. Glass cutting also requires a certain amount of strength and mobility in the wrist.

• Not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to the lead content in the solder.

• Complimentary tea/coffee and mince pie is provided 

• 16+ years old to attend 

• No previous experience is required. All abilities are more than welcome.

• Due to the layout of the space unfortunately wheelchair users cannot be accommodated for. Apologies to anyone that is restricted by this. 

• May run over depending on progress. It is best to keep the following hour free and avoid needing to rush off.

• It is recommended that you wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and no open sandals. Aprons and protective equipment will be provided.

• An email containing all the information regarding the workshop will be sent out after your booking is made.

Cancellation policy 

Most people are considerate and understand that last minute cancellations have a negative effect on a business such as preparation time/ordering of resources/loss of revenue. If I don't outline a cancellation policy I will personally suffer from the consequences. This policy is designed to reduce the last minute ‘no shows’ and to protect my business. I am very grateful for your understanding.

4 weeks in advance of your course date - I offer a full refund or one free date change.

3 weeks in advance of your course date - I offer 75% refund or one free date change.

2 weeks in advance of your course date - I offer 50% refund or one free date change.

Cancellations received with less than 2 week’s notice / no shows on the day – unfortunately no refund or date change will be offered.