Class, Introduction to Lead Came

Stained Glass Lead Came Class - with Reilly Burgess

Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm

January 4-February 1

Instructor Reilly Burgess will show you how to pull, cut and manipulate lead came in the traditional technique of stained glass construction. Great for framing larger pieces, or for those interested in the aesthetics of leaded work and/or restoration. Each student will complete the same project over the course of 5 sessions.

This class is for INTERMEDIATE Tiffany method artists who are BEGINNERS at leaded glass.  You are expected to have experience cutting glass and fitting it to a pattern.  Reilly will get you started cutting your glass during the first class, and you'll be expected to have the full pattern cut by the start of the second session. (the technique is slightly different from cutting for copper foil)

Stained Glass Express will provide:

2 copies of full-sized Patterns

Use of our soldering irons and other tools

Rubber gloves, putty, whiting powder, and ceiling tile board for pinning

Cubby storage space for the duration of the class

You Will Bring or Buy:

60/40 Solder

Flux

glass, lead cutters, fid, tacks, and lead came (The store will be open and Reilly will help you shop as you need-you'll have a 20% discount! Come early if you'll need to buy glass for your project.)

Your own scoring device and soldering iron if you prefer them

one N95 mask if you have concerns about soldering vapors or whiting powder