Try your hand at copper foiling in this fun, festive evening workshop. You’ll be making a 15cm copper foiled wreath decorated with a robin, holly, mistletoe and berries.

Everything is pre-cut for you on this very relaxing Christmas course, so all you have to do is copperfoil tape and solder your pieces to the copper ring under the guidance of our expert instructor. It couldn’t be easier! Copper foiling is a wonderfully fun technique to learn and your little glass wreath will wow your Christmas house guests, or give it to a loved one as a present.

Our fabulous teacher Karen Mallinson will guide you through the process.

Please use the calendar above to select the course date and book

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: Karen Mallinson – Copper Foiling Specialist

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.