Stained Glass Leadlight Windows - Beginners
Learn how to make beautiful leadlight panels in this hands-on stained glass course in Rozelle, Sydney. You'll practice key skills like glass cutting, leading, soldering, and finishing techniques to construct your own unique stained-glass window panel.
Guided by an expert with over 20 years of experience, this class blends demonstrations with personal practice to help you build both confidence and competence in stained-glass artistry. The course focuses on leadlight techniques (not copper foiling or painted glass), and allows for creative development within a structured format. Projects are sized up to 450mm x 450mm due to studio space limits.
No experience is required, but attending the first sessions is essential, as they form the foundation for the entire course.
Course Outline
- Week 1–2: Introduction to materials and safety, glass cutting practice, build a small glass sample panel
- Week 3–8: Full-size design planning, panel construction, cementing and finishing
Materials & Tools
- All materials for initial test panels are included
- Glass, lead, and solder for final panel must be purchased separately
- Students must bring their own tools, including a glass cutter, grozing pliers, lead knife and snips
Additional Costs
- Hobby glass sheets: $18+ per sheet
- Scrap glass boxes: approx. $35
Health & Safety
- Closed-in shoes and appropriate safety gear (masks, glasses, gloves) required
- Course is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding people or individuals with weak wrists
Schedule & Pricing
- Class fee: $649
- Multiple sessions available on weekday evenings or full-day Fridays at various times throughout the year
- 30-minute lunch break during full-day Friday classes – bring your own lunch or visit nearby cafés
Suppliers
- Australian Stained Glass Supplies
- Ray Barlow Glass, 26 Parsons St, Rozelle (Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Details
You will learn
- Use tools and materials for stained glass leadlighting
- Design and create your own decorative window panel
- Cut, solder, cement, and polish stained glass pieces
You will get
- Practice panel materials provided
- Access to onsite equipment during class
- Certificate of Completion
Appropriate for
Adults aged 18 and over interested in crafts or stained glass. Not suitable for pregnant/breastfeeding individuals or those with weak wrists.
Preparation
What to bring
- Dust mask, safety glasses, rubber gloves
- Glass cutting tools (glass cutter, grozing pliers, lead knife, snips)
- Sketches and drawing materials for a design
What to wear
Casual with closed-in shoes; apron recommended
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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