Stained Glass Pets! Dogs

Class Description

🎯 Who this class is for Students who have completed a beginner stained‑glass class or have equivalent experience. Comfort with basic cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering is expected. This class is perfect for artists ready to take on more detailed work and create a meaningful, personal piece. Students step into a focused, skill‑building workshop where they design and construct a stained‑glass portrait of their dog or cat. This class is ideal for those who already know the basics—glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering—and are ready to take on more detailed pattern work, expressive shaping, and multi‑piece assembly. The project blends artistry and technique: students learn how to translate a pet’s personality into line, color, and texture while refining the craftsmanship needed for clean, professional stained‑glass construction. 🧩 What students will learn ✏️ Pattern Design & Pet Features How to simplify a pet photo into a workable stained‑glass pattern Identifying key shapes that define expression—eyes, ears, muzzle, posture Adjusting linework for clean cuts and strong structural integrity 🎨 Color, Texture & Glass Selection Choosing glass that captures fur patterns, highlights, and depth Combining opalescent, cathedral, and textured glass for visual interest Planning color transitions that read well when backlit ✂️ Advanced Cutting & Shaping Cutting tight curves, small details, and irregular shapes Using grozing and grinding to refine precision pieces Strategies for minimizing breakage with complex patterns 🧵 Foiling for Detail & Accuracy Foiling small or delicate pieces without distortion Maintaining consistent foil lines for clean solder seams Reinforcing fragile areas with proper foil overlap 🔥 Soldering & Assembly Techniques Tack‑soldering complex layouts to maintain alignment Building smooth, even solder lines that enhance the design Adding structural support (rebar, wire, or zinc) when needed 🪟 Finishing & Display Cleaning, patina application, and polishing Adding hanging hardware or framing options O