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Cutting Stained Glass for Mosaics

November 18, 2023 @ 9:45 am - November 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am

Learn the art of cutting stained glass for mosaics at our in-person event, happening on October 13, 2023, at 9:45am

Have fun, meet people, have a chat, and create a piece to keep. Bring some friends, or just come along and learn something new

FEEDBACK:

  • Individual attention
  • great tips
  • well worth it
  • Fantastic day
  • I learnt a lot and had fun along the way
  • Very enjoyable

In this workshop you will create your stained glass mosaic on a walled square pre-primed substrate.

Learn:

  • to score and break glass
  • cut straight lines and simple curves
  • use Sticky Mesh to transfer your design to glass
  • how to grout your piece with Cementitious Grout

Class fee includes:

  • Use of workshop tools
  • Substrates, glues, glass and grout
  • personal instruction
  • a set of reference notes to keep and
  • light refreshments

Students to bring:

  • Apron – full body coverage. You can purchase one here (https://merlinmosaica.com/product/merlin-mosaica-full-apron/) and I will have it available for you on the day.
  • pen and paper to take notes
  • covered water bottle – keep hydrated and protect against flying chips
  • camera – most phone cameras should suffice. It helps to know how to convert your image to black & white
  • safety glasses – If you don’t own a pair, you can purchase them here (https://merlinmosaica.com/product/ultralite-wraparound-safety-glasses/) and I will have them ready for you
  • P2/N95 mask – for grouting
  • lunch (full kitchen facilities available for your use)

Timetable:

  • Day One (10am – 3pm): I demonstrate how to score and break glass, and use the tools. You will learn to work with sticky mesh to transfer your design and create a piece ready to grout the following morning.
  • Day Two (9:30am – 11am): Come back to grout your mosaic! Share morning tea with another class.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior, so we can kick off on time. Time to grab a coffee before the class!

Notes:

Students to wear closed toe shoes and old clothes.

I will be running a tile cutting course the following day, so there will be other people in the studio. You can share a cuppa with them once you have grouted.

Cancellation policy:

In the unlikely event that I have to cancel, I will issue a full refund.

If you cancel more than 7 days prior to the event, I will refund total cost, less any fees (Evenbrite).

Within 7 days of the course, I will refund 50% course cost less any fees (Evenbrite).

Details

Start:
November 18, 2023 @ 9:45 am
End:
November 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cutting-stained-glass-for-mosaics-tickets-728056114437