Stained Glass courses in Cork, Dublin and Kildare
Detain of Stained Glass lampshade made by class participant at Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18
Traditionally used for ornate windows in large buildings, most notably churches, the art of Stained or Ornamental glass can also be used to make smaller decorative and household items such as lampshades, mirror surrounds, Christmas tree decorations, suncatchers, items of jewellery and art instillations.
The craft of Stained glass, or glass art as it is more often referred to nowadays, combines artistic skill with engineering precision, and is a great hobby for anyone who likes to be creative while paying attention to detail. While the possibilities are limited only by your imagination, and the opportunities to take on more and more demanding projects almost endless endless, even those who are new to the art can create attractive decorative items.
During a typical 10-week beginners’ course, you can expect to learn about drawing and designing patterns, scoring and cutting shapes, applying foil, soldering, framing and finishing you piece, utilising the Tiffany-style of ornamental glass.
The craft of Stained glass, or glass art as it is more often referred to nowadays, combines artistic skill with engineering precision, and is a great hobby for anyone who likes to be creative while paying attention to detail. While the possibilities are limited only by your imagination, and the opportunities to take on more and more demanding projects almost endless endless, even those who are new to the art can create attractive decorative items.
During a typical 10-week beginners’ course, you can expect to learn about drawing and designing patterns, scoring and cutting shapes, applying foil, soldering, framing and finishing you piece, utilising the Tiffany-style of ornamental glass.
Collection of items made in Stained Glass classes at Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18; Carrigaline Community School, Cork, and Palmerstown Community School, Dublin 20
Where to find a stained glass course
If you're looking for a Stained or Ornamental Glass class in Dublin, Cork or Kildare, then check out the courses running at the following schools in our adult education network: Ashton School, Cork City • Ballincollig Community School • Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip, Co Kildare • Cabinteely Community School, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 • Carrigaline Community School, Carrigaline, Co Cork • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • O'Fiaich Institute, Dundalk, Co Louth • Palmerstown Community School, Dublin 20 • Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane, Co Kildare • St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 • St Tiernan's Community School, Balally, Dublin 16.
Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists.
Our schools also run a range of other craft and hobby courses.
Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists.
Our schools also run a range of other craft and hobby courses.
