Art and Design

NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft: Stained Glass

Introduction

This course will introduce you to the techniques and processes related to creating your own piece of stained glass. You will explore a variety of technical processes, designing and experimentation.

Choose from the ten-week course or a half-term intensive by selecting your preferred method of study at the checkout.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  1007

• Entry Criteria

  You need no prior knowledge or experience with stained glass, just a keen interest to learn. Equipment will be provided by the college and is included in the cost of the course.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  This course will give you a qualification in NCFE Level 1 Creative Craft.

  On this exciting new course you will:

  • Know how to design a stained glass piece

  • Know how to cut glass

  • Know how to construct stained glass using the copper foil technique

  • Know how to construct glass using the lead technique

  • Understand the context and history of stained glass

  • Understand the health & safety risks

  You will be introduced to traditional working methods mainly focused on using the copper foil technique. You will complete two beginner projects and at least one panel design of your own. The history of stained glass will be explored looking at traditional and modern artists. After building a glass panel using copper foil you will have the opportunity to try working with lead came in a taster session.

  PPE, Equipment and Materials are supplied*

  *Glass is included for the two beginner projects, one final project to a maximum size of 20cm x 20cm and a lead taster project to the size of 15cm x 20cm. Students may purchase glass from the college for any extra projects.

• What can I do next?

  We have a great range of courses to help you get qualified, enhance your career prospects and enjoy some me time. All of our part-time courses can be viewed online and new courses are introduced throughout the year.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £225.00

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
• Dates and Times

  Starting	Time	Day	Duration	Site
  26 Mar '20	18:00 - 20:00	Thursday	10 week	Watford Campus
  26 May '20	10:00 - 15:30	Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri	1 week	Watford Campus
  17 Sep '20	18:00 - 20:00	Thursday	10 week	Watford Campus

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