【Workshop(s)】Stained Glass Basic Course (4 Sessions)Start Anytime 1 Student Makes a Class

From Glass Shard to Finished Art In this 4-session course (total 12 hours), you will master the fundamental "Copper Foil Technique" (also known as the Tiffany Method). 1. Cutting Glass Glass Cutting Using a glass cutter, you'll precisely score and break the glass along your paper pattern. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54776555642_b175d60b10_m.jpg 2. Grinding Edges Glass Grinding Smooth out the sharp edges and nicks using a glass grinder to ensure safety and fit. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54777745125_9a0453d113_m.jpg 3. Foiling Copper Foiling The crucial step of wrapping the edges of each glass piece with a specialized copper foil tape. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54777643953_9acef2c393_m.jpg 4. Assembly Piece Alignment Following your design, you will precisely arrange and tack the copper-foiled pieces into position. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54777634029_526d1aeff5_m.jpg 5. Joining Soldering Using a soldering iron and solder, you will melt and flow the solder along the copper lines to firmly connect all glass pieces. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54777745115_0d4884a07e_m.jpg 6. Final Polish Patina & Finish Applying a patina (e.g., antique bronze) to the solder lines for anti-rust protection and aesthetic color enhancement. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54776555632_47f82b8bb0_m.jpg Finished Artwork Example: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54777634034_61c7dbfb83_m.jpg Step into the World of Stained Glass Have you ever been mesmerized by the vibrant light filtering through a church's rose window? That is a perfect synergy of light and art—a magic that has been captivating people for a thousand years. Since the 12th century, artisans have used their superb skills to assemble colored glass into moving patterns, transforming sunlight into a divine and dazzling spectacle that continues to inspire awe. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50284886546_cdafe2d905_o_d.jpg What is Stained Glass? Stained glass is the art of precisely cutting and assembling various colors of glass to form a designed image. Sometimes, it incorporates painting techniques to add richer detail and narrative. Due to its unique light-transmitting quality, each piece of glass transforms mere light into vibrant, living color. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50284206038_d264990e7f_o_d.jpg The Alchemy of Color The brilliant colors of the glass are thanks to the magical formula of metallic oxides. For example, adding Chromium Oxide (Cr2O 3) yields a lush green, while Cobalt Oxide (Co 2O 3) produces a deep blue. These metal elements give the glass its unique spectral properties, ensuring that every piece of hand-crafted glass is an inimitable work of art. Stained Glass Footprints in Taiwan Stained glass is actually more prevalent in Taiwan than you might realize. Besides famous sites like the National Taiwan Museum (Taipei), the Holy Family Catholic Church (Taipei), and the recent grand work, The Dome of Light at Kaohsiung's Formosa Boulevard Station, this craft was introduced during the Japanese rule. It left beautiful traces in historical public buildings and some private residences. While still predominantly seen in churches, its fascinating beauty is continually attracting wider attention.