Learn the Copper Foil (Tiffany) method of stained glass by making a small panel of your favorite dog or cat breed. This project is a stepping stone to other stained glass projects. In this class, you will have use of all tools needed for the project, as well as supplies such as copper foil, flux, solder and practice glass. Glass for your project will have to be purchased. We will have glass available for purchase, (about $10-15 for 12"x12" sheet) or you may bring your own.

This class is recommended for ages 14 and older. Soldering irons will be used in class.

Day 1:
You will:
• learn about tools used for copper foil technique
learn how to cut glass using practice glass (provided). Most pieces in this class will require cutting curves. We will show you how to do this to minimize glass wastage.
• prepare pattern pieces (patterns provided)
• cut glass to a pattern (You will need to purchase the glass for your project. We will have glass available for purchase, or you may bring your own.)
• grind glass

Day 2:
• finish grinding glass
• lay out glass on pattern
• apply copper foil cut pieces

Day 3:
• solder your panel
• clean your finished panel

Please wear closed-toed shoes for class. Please bring eye protection (goggles) if you do not wear glasses.

All classes are held at Main Exhibit Gallery's accessible Art Center located at 301 W. Main Street in Ligonier. The entrance to the classroom are is at the lower level rear of the building (do not come to the front gallery entrance). Free parking is available in front of the building or in our parking area on the side of the building on Grant Street.

Beginners Stained Glass - Copper Foil