This course is a magical day making your very own Christmas wreath complete with a box for safe storage.

Impress family and friends with your exquisite handmade copper foiled wreath that will appear every festive season for years to come. Hang it in your front window to catch the light and view from both sides or place on your front door with clear sticky pads and a nail to secure.

We’ve made this course a total pleasure for you by pre-cutting all the components, so you can enjoy eating, drinking and leisurely foiling and soldering whilst getting into the festive spirit with a background of Christmas music. A truly indulgent course to celebrate the build-up to the most exciting time of year! Suitable for any level of experience.

When does the course start and finish? This course runs from 10am until 4pm

Can’t make the date? Please email us to register your interest at jen@cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk and we can let you know when further dates are added

Your Tutor: Kat Watson – Stained Glass Specialist

Kat leads our traditional stained glass and copper foiling programmes, bringing over 15 years of teaching experience and deep expertise in architectural glass work.

After completing BA and MA programmes at Sunderland University, specialising in architectural glass, Kat has worked with prestigious stained glass studios and currently works for Recclesia Glass in Hawarden, where she specialises in leaded panels, copper foiling, and traditional glass painting techniques. She collaborates regularly with big names like English Heritage and the National Trust in conserving their beautiful buildings.

Kat’s teaching style combines technical precision with creative encouragement. Her work appears in architectural projects across the UK, but she finds equal satisfaction in helping a nervous beginner create their first stained glass panel. Her passion for traditional techniques and patient teaching approach make even the most complex projects feel achievable.

What is Copper Foiling?

A traditional stained glass technique, copper foiling is a lovely alternative to traditional lead came for making stained glass. Instead of using lead strips, you wrap each piece of glass with thin copper tape, then solder the joints together. It’s particularly good for intricate designs and smaller, more detailed work – think Tiffany lampshades rather than church windows.

The technique gives you much more flexibility with curves and complex shapes, and many people find it easier to learn than lead work. You’ll end up with beautiful, delicate-looking panels that let the light shine through brilliantly.

Perfect for beginners who want to try stained glass but prefer working on smaller, more manageable projects. By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a panel you can proudly hang in your window at home.

No experience necessary – just bring yourself and we’ll teach you everything from cutting the glass to the final soldering.