Learn and Master The Copper Foil Method of Stained Glass Creation!

Duration

All Masterclass projects require multiple sessions. Your first session is about 2 hours, which will be spent creating your template and picking your glass. Most projects require an additional 2 - 3 (4-hour) sessions to complete your project.

About

If you're a beginner, this is the place to start! This masterclass is a great starting point for prospective hobbyists and exploring artists alike.

Cherished for its use in creating the famous Tiffany & Co. lamps. This method of stained-glass creation has become the most popular throughout the United States.

Unlike the lead came method, the copper foil method offers the flexibility to create three-dimensional artwork such as lamps.

How it Works

Masterclasses are held in multiple sessions. After your initial 2-hour session, most students complete projects in 2 – 3 sessions; each session is about 4 hours. Students set the pace and can move at the speed they feel comfortable.

10:00 am – 2:30 pm is typically reserved for our masterclass students when we hold classes. After your initial session masterclass, students will also have most Fridays as an option for working on your project. You'll work directly with your teacher at the end of each session to schedule your next session.

Pricing

Masterclass prices are determined by the pattern you choose. The price of the pattern you select is the total price to complete your project. The cost includes using our tools, materials, and sessions. There are no hidden or additional fees!

The pattern price is influenced by the number of pieces, the complexity, and the average number of sessions it takes to complete.

Class Design Choices

Students are not required to start at level 1. Higher-level projects indicate they are larger or more intricate and may take extra sessions (included in the price.)

Project Details and Size

Masterclass projects vary in size; most patterns fall between 10″ – 17″ on the longest side.

Custom Class Designs

We are happy to create custom designs! We charge a $30 fee in addition to the class price for converting your ideas into a stained-glass pattern. The class price is determined by the number of pieces, the complexity, and the number of sessions it will take to complete. The price you receive will be the total price of the class—no hidden or additional fees.

Contact us with your ideas; we are happy to discuss them!

What You Will Learn

You will learn to complete a panel in the design of your choice using the copper foil or the "Tiffany" method of stained-glass creation.

Patented by Sanford Bray on Sept 21, 1886, as "joining glass mosaics," this method soared in popularity throughout the early 1900s.

It gained notoriety with the help of Louis Comfort Tiffany's incredible artwork and lamps, showcasing what was possible in the medium.

Louis is the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany & Co., which still exists today. Because of this historical link, the method is often referred to as the "Tiffany" method.

What You Will Not Learn

You will not learn how to cut glass with your first project. We have learned through experience that students have a much higher success rate when they can focus on mastering the medium before embarking on the journey of learning glass cutting.

Most students will take a glass-cutting class after their first one or two projects and put it to use when completing their next project.

What To Bring

Bring your readers or prescription glasses; you will be glad you did! All tools, materials, and supplies needed for the project are provided. Coffee, water, and snacks are available to students (for free.) You're welcome to bring water or your own drinks or snacks.