Stained Class Garden Stake Workshop

***The ArtSea Shop & Studio is located at 3 South 2nd St, Units 150 & 160, in downtown Wilmington***

Learn the basics of creating stained glass art! This class will teach you the Tiffany style stained glass technique using copper foil and solder. You will learn how to foil and solder together pieces of pre-cut glass to create a whimsical garden/plant stake. Choice of a butterfly or snail design.

This class is taught by Marcy of Riverwalk Glass. The cost is $70/student and there will only be 6 spaces available.

All materials will be provided including pre-cut glass in a variety of colors, copper foil, 60/40 tin and lead solder, flux, soldering iron, gloves and safety glasses. You will be able to make and take home your finished piece the same day.

All participants must be at least 18 years of age. You will be working with partially lead solder and hot soldering irons. All participants will be required to sign a safety waiver when the class begins.

*No refunds for cancellations. The money you've paid will go towards the cost of a future class of your choice. No refunds or credits for no shows; your payment is forfeited if you fail to show up for the class.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Although there can be some sitting during the course, often there will be long periods of standing in order to complete certain tasks. This type of class is not appropriate for people with back, neck or shoulder problems, carpal tunnel syndrome in hands / arms or who cannot stand for periods at a time. Stained glass classes are not suggested for pregnant women.

SAFETY IN THE GLASS STUDIO:

~ Always wear safety glasses when cutting / grinding glass and when using equipment.

~ Keep hair tied back.

~ Refrain from wearing loose hanging articles of clothing or jewelry.

~ Wear closed footwear such as running shoes. No flip flops or sandals.

~ Wear long pants during class.

~ Hot solder may drip on occasion and can burn on contact. Please keep all soldering irons over your work surface.

~ The solder contains lead so wearing gloves is required.

~ Observe safety protocols for each piece of equipment as outlined by the instructor.