Traditional leaded stained glass

Choose from of an array of courses with glass artist Brian Duffy, learning traditional skills of leaded stained. On any of these courses you will cut both curved and straight glass shapes, and then lead, solder, cement and polish them to create your finished piece.

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Single day courses

Art in the garden - Bring a kaleidoscope of colour to your garden with a leaded stained glass panel (15 x 60cm) which will  stand proud in your flowerbed in a sturdy metal, handmade by Brian. 

Window illumination - Or make a square stained glass panel (30 x 30cm) having chosen a pre-designed template. You can also display this within a handmade metal frame if you choose.

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Half day courses

Landscape panel - create small stained glass sea or land-scapes

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You do not need any previous artistic experience as pre-made designs are available, however you are welcome to create your own.

​22  March 2025

Window illumination 

using a pre-designed template 

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9 August 2025 

Art in the garden

stained glass panel

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10 August 2025

Simple leaded landscape panel

1/2 day session (lunch not provided)

Morning (9am-12.30pm) or afternoon (2pm-5.30pm) ​​​​

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There may be a 2-day course on 4-5 October 2025

...so watch this space...

£80 - 1/2 day course

plus approx £15 materials for glass, lead & paint

and an additional £30 if you would like a handmade metal frame 

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See Sgraffito course options

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£140 - 1 day course 

plus approx £40 materials for glass, lead & paint

and an additional £40 for a handmade square metal frame 

or £70 for a tall handmade metal frame for the garden

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Tea, coffee and simple *lunch included  (*if doing a full day)

We also offer accommodation & evening meals

Click here to see what we offer

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This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with some experience

Brian Duffy began his journey with glass in an industrial setting after leaving school.  As his passion grew, he sought to develop his skills and consequently spent five years exploring the light-altering effects of glass at university studying Architectural Glass Design. He then continued onto a Masters in Contemporary Applied Arts.

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Over 33 years of working with glass, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide variety of techniques. He has shared this knowledge for the past 20 years teaching students at degree level.

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Now working as a freelance glass artist, Brian enjoys offering others the chance to discover glass design in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.