Garden Stones
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An Introductory Six-Week Short Course |
| Lesson One: Introduction |
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Overview
of stained glass |
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Introduction
to tools & terminology |
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Selection
of first project & project glass |
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First Cuts
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| Lesson Four: Ready for Assembly |
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Cartoon
layout |
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Checking
for fit |
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Contact
paper overlay |
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Assembling
design on contact paper |
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| Lesson Two: Cutting
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Review
of homework practice cuts made |
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Practice
with the grozier pliers |
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Basics
of patterning & using mylar |
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Preparation
of the project cartoon |
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Initial
cutting on project stone |
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| Lesson Five: Assembly Continues
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Final
check for layout |
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Mold
preparation |
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Mixing & coloring
cement |
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Pouring
the stone |
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Marking
our creation |
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Turning
it out! |
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| Lesson Three: Cutting
Continues |
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Complete
cutting of project |
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General discussion of assembly process
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| Lesson Six: Finishing steps |
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Final
clean-up |
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Sealant instructions
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Prerequisites:
NONE - this is a beginning level class which focuses
primarily on developing cutting accuracy. Principal tools
used will be the glass cutter and grinder. |
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Course runs
six consecutive weeks (or as close as possible), one night per
week, two hours per session, generally Tuesday or Thursday night
7-9 p.m. |
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Maximum class
size 8 people; minimum is 3. |
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Cost is $60
per person, which does not include supplies
or equipment! Students will be provided with loaner tools and
will have access to all shop equipment during the sessions.
Expect about $60 additional for supplies and basic tools (if
desired). |
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Some lessons
may be consolidated depending on how quickly each goes and how
much has been done by the student outside of class. |
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There will
be homework for each session. Due to limited classroom
instruction time, students must keep up with the class schedule
in order to finish project in 6-week period. Students will
have access to all necessary shop tools and equipment throughout
the course of the classes, during normal shop hours.
Additional shop time can be arranged at a cost of $15 per
studio hour. |
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Students
receive a 10% discount on all Studio purchases during the time
frame of the course. However, this discount cannot be applied
to Blue Moon Design Studio products. |
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This is a great way to get into stained glass! For
more information, please contact us.
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