Tiffany Stained Glass Course
The Tiffany stained glass course is a hands-on program designed for those who want to learn the copper foil technique, used for decorative panels, artistic lamps, and interior design elements.
The course is structured to provide real workshop skills: from design and glass cutting to soldering and finishing the final piece.
Recommended duration: 40 hours (flexible)
Level: beginner → intermediate
Final goal: independent creation of a complete piece using the Tiffany technique
1. Introduction to the Tiffany Technique
History and fields of application
Differences between the Tiffany technique and leaded stained glass
Types of works (lamps, panels, furnishing elements)
Workshop safety
2. Materials and Tools
Types of glass (cathedral, opalescent, mouth-blown)
Copper foil: thicknesses and correct use
Solder and fluxes
Soldering irons, grinders, pliers, glass cutters
Common mistakes to avoid (from the start, not at the end of the course)
3. Drawing and Design
Reading and preparing the full-scale pattern
Adapting the design to the Tiffany technique
Color selection and glass orientation
Numbering and organization of pieces
4. Glass Cutting
Straight and curved cutting techniques
Correct use of the glass cutter
Breaking and finishing the pieces
Grinding and tolerance control
5. Copper Foiling and Preparation for Soldering
Correct application of copper foil
Closing, tension, and centering
Surface preparation
Dry assembly
6. Soldering
Tinning technique
Heat management
Regular and continuous solder beads
Front and back soldering
Structural reinforcements (when and how to use them)
7. Finishing
Post-soldering cleaning
Patination (copper / black)
Final protection
Quality control of the finished piece
8. Final Project
Choice of subject
Guided full production
Correction of mistakes during the process
Technical evaluation of the finished work
9. Professional Basics
Real working times
Material costs
Structural limits of the Tiffany technique
Applications in artistic and architectural contexts
Introduction to working with clients and technical studios
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, the student:
understands the entire Tiffany technique workflow
is able to create a finished and structurally sound piece
understands real limits, qualities, and fields of application
has a completed work to i
FAQ
How long does a Tiffany stained glass course last?
The duration of the basic course (creation of a piece from concept to completion) generally is 40 hours.
Is the course practical or theoretical?
The course is mainly practical and takes place in the workshop with direct use of the tools.
Is prior experience in artistic glass required?
No, the course is also suitable for complete beginners.
Will a finished piece be created by the end of the course?
Yes, each pa