D & D Stained Glass

Class Information

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Glass, Mosaics

Classes are on Tuesday ONLY, with a choice of: 

10:30-1:00                      2:00-4:30                    5:30-8:00

$20 per session

 All students must have wide glue sticks, black and silver Sharpies and rags for cleaning and drying.

Class includes glass tools for use in class and may not be taken home.

All project supplies can be purchased at D & D Stained Glass. Items in red may all be purchased at D & D Stained Glass.

First project size approximately 8 x 10 to hone your skills. We have some free beginner patterns available. Future projects can be found in the many pattern books in Debra’s personal collection for class use. If you would like to create an original design, Deb will look it over for “cutability”. Sorry, Deb does not have the time to create an original pattern for you.

If you are working on a more advanced project it is recommended that you purchase a work surface (Homasote Board). We stock 24” x 24” boards, but David will cut custom sizes for larger projects. “Layout Blocks” are also recommended, also available at D & D.

Please initial tools in case they get left behind so we can set them aside for you.

Please be respectful of the time and allow time to clean up your work area.

If you do not feel well please stay home.

To Schedule call:

302-934-6220

Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday-Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-2

Class guidelines

Our goal is for everyone to learn as much as possible, and have a good time doing so.  Instructors, whether it be Debra or David enjoy sharing our knowledge.  If at any time you feel you need better understanding of something, regardless of who is instructing, please let Debra know and she will work with you until you have a clear understanding of whatever the problem was.  Classes are 2 1/2 hours long, please be aware of that if you are cutting or foiling a project. Please give yourself time to clean up your workspace. If you are using studio tools please return them to the appropriate hook or drawer.  Please do not start soldering a project if you do not have time to complete it and neutralize the flux. If you started soldering a project when you came in and haven't finished you are welcome to stay to finish and neutralize the flux, save the patina and polish for the next class.  

We understand everyone has cellphones and some people need to take calls, if you need to take a call please take it outside.  

Normally, 6 sessions is enough to complete a project. They consist of:

Session 1:  Our goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable cutting. After practicing random cuts     using a straight edge and cutting square you will be shown how to cut out a pattern with pattern shears and have an understanding of cutting as close as possible to the pattern.

Session 2:  Cutting, grinding and laying out your project

Session 3:  Complete work started in Session 2, start foiling which can be completed at home.

Session 4:  If your foiling is complete you will be ready to solder.  Please be sure whoever is         teaching checks your foiling to be sure you are ready to solder.  Good foiling is an important part of a good finished product.  

Session 5:  Framing and completing your project, this includes adding patina and polishing.

Session 6:  Some projects take a 6th session to complete.  If you finished in session 5 you can start another project.  On the second project we try to let you go through the steps but we are certainly there for any questions.

Many people continue taking additional sessions after they have completed their first project.  We encourage this and enjoy watching people hone their skills.  During future sessions people are working more independently and are expected to understand if the instructor is teaching someone a technique for the first time they will answer questions once the beginner understands what they need to do.  As instructors we both try to get to everyone in the room. Sometimes more than one person needs our attention and we are aware of that and will try our best to get to you as quickly as possible.  We try to go in order but sometimes when we see a question will be quick it may be answered before something that will take some time.

We appreciate your business and will stand behind every product purchased here, we cannot stand behind products purchased elsewhere.

New At D & D Stained Glass

First and Second Saturday of the Month

Intermediate to Advanced Stained Glass

10:30-1:30

$30

If you need help getting your design cuttable, need to use the drafting table to assure your design is square or just need a little assistance on your project, whether you want to create your first lamp, a box, mosaic, spinner or garden stake we will be here for advice.  

We will not be teaching cutting skills during this time. It Is more assisted studio time not meant for someone with no glass experience.

Third and Fourth Saturday of the Month

Fusing Workshops

10:30-1:30

$50 includes Deb’s fusible glass scrap to create up to 3 pieces.  One firing of pieces created included.  If pieces need additional firing there will be a $7.50 per piece firing charge.

Only Bullseye 90 compatible glass will be used during these workshops and participants are expected to be sure that any glass they bring in is Bullseye 90 compatible.   Please keep all your fusible glass separate from your stained glass because questionable glass will not be fired.

Studio Time

10:30-3:30 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

$10 per hour with a 2 hour minimum

Use of hand tools, grinders, soldering irons available, project supplies and chemicals are your responsibility.  Must be able to work independently,  no hands on work provided by staff.

We will be happy to cut your zinc framing but you will be required to mark for the cut.

Tuesday Remains our Class Day $20 per session

10:30-1:00.            2:00-4:30          5:30-8:00

New students will learn basic cutting skills so that they can go on to let their imagination go wild.  We encourage everyone to try something that maybe outside their box and we will share our experience and tricks of the trade.  We do not limit this to flat panels or sun catchers. If there is something you have seen and want to try, we may be doing it together for the first time but we will figure it out.

Current students have access to Deb’s personal collection of patterns that she has accumulated over 25 years.  If there is something that you are thinking about she probably has is in her stash.  

Space is always limited but we have been pretty good at making room for everyone.  A call to the studio to let us know you would like to reserve a space is appreciated 302-934-6220

You can also text Debra at 302-228-9798 if you have a quick question please don’t call her on that number she doesn’t tend to answer it but she will respond to a text.  If you need a question answered that can’t be asked and answered in a simple text please call the store.

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