Stained-Glass Saturday. Copper Foil-Christmas Decorations
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: K20D
One-day introduction to the art of making stained-glass copper foil items.
- when
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From 06 Dec 2025
Sat 10:00-16:00 One day- Date
- 06 Dec 2025
- Time
- 10:00 to 16:00
- Tutor
- Ruth Adams
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">An opportunity to create unique glass Christmas decorations while learning the craft of stained-glass copper foiling.</span></span></span></p>
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What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The tutor will introduce you to the art of making stained-glass copper foil items and guide you through the stages of designing, glass cutting, foiling and soldering. You will have the opportunity to create your own design or use templates provided.</span></span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Your decoration will be ready to take away with you at the end of the course.</span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learners can enrol on the Wednesday stained-glass courses or the <em>"<strong>Stained-Glass Summer School"</strong></em>.</span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes. Learners will need to purchase coloured glass and additional solder from the tutor on the day, approximate cost £15 (please bring cash on the day). Fee includes workshop sundries (e.g. paper, masking tape, tracing paper, glass cleaner, copper foil, 2 strips of K grade solder, fluxes, patinas, etc).</span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">N/A</span></p>
What should students bring?
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sturdy shoes, no open toe sandals</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An apron</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Two or three different ideas- these could be pictures, original doodles or sketches of angels, stars or any other idea you want to make as a simple decoration. The tutor will have some template ideas</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lunch </span></span></li>
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Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrations and practical applications. A fun, relaxed, creative environment.</span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Equipment and tools are provided. The tutor can advise learners who wish to purchase their own equipment. </span></span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>