Stained-Glass Saturday. Copper Foil-Spring Flowers

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Course code: P42B

This is an easy and fun introduction to stained-glass you will learn all the stages involved in making a simple copper foil piece. You will design and make a beautiful stained-glass spring flower light catcher to hang in your window.

when

From 22 Mar 2025
Sat 10:00-16:00

One day

Date
22 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:00

with Ruth Adams

where

Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees

full fee for this course: £72.00, concession fee: £48.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px">A fun, one-day workshop ideal for beginners. Learn the copperfoil technique and make a beautiful stained-glass <span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">spring flower to hang in your home or garden. </span></span></span></p>

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What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This is an easy and fun introduction to stained-glass; you will learn all the stages involved in making a simple copperfoil piece.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">You will design and make a beautiful stained-glass spring flower light catcher to hang in your window, or even to gift a loved one.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.</span></span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No. </span></span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No, this workshop is perfect for a beginner.</span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Wednesday Stained-glass courses or the Summer School.</span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">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).</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Fee includes workshop sundries (e.g. paper, masking tape, tracing paper, glass cleaner, copperfoil, 2 strips of K grade solder, fluxes, patinas, etc).</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:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Sturdy shoes, no open toe sandals</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">An apron</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Two or three different ideas- these could be pictures, original doodles or sketches of spring flowers 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:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Lunch </span></span></span></li>
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Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Demonstrations and practical applications. A fun, relaxed, creative environment.</span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px">See list above. Tools and equipment are provided. The tutor can advise you if you choose to purchase any of your own equipment for the future.</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>