Clearsands Stained Glass

15/04/2026

Some of my latest restoratorations...

03/03/2026

Glass Roundels

I'm having to recreate some imitations of some Victorian Glass Roundels. I'm trying 2 techniques. One, is to take flint and plaster casts directly from the Roundels I'm imitating. Then I've also made some silicone molds from the originals and then creating lots of repeat wax molds to then go through the lost wax process. So that I can continue to make more once the originals have gone into the window.

I’m having to recreate some imitations of some Victorian Glass Roundels. I’m trying 2 techniques. One, is to take flint and plaster casts directly from the Roundels I’m imitating. Then I’ve also made some silicone molds from the originals and then creating lots of repeat wax molds to then go...

03/02/2026

Copper Foiling Stained Glass Course

Copper foiling stained glass course on 28th February. Come and learn how to make a creative stained glass panel using the Tiffany style copper foiling. This is a one day course designed for beginners to intermediates, covering the basics. You can make either a 2D panel, a hanging mobile, or a 3D piece. I can provide designs, or, you can come with your own simple design....

Copper foiling stained glass course 28th February. Creative glass course in Devon. Learn something new this month

10/11/2025

I recently went on a fabulous 3 day traditional wagon painting course. Working with traditional scroll work seen on many Gypsy wagons. Taught by the wonderfully talented Sarah Harvey Who's excellent teaching skills helped us along the way. First of all we learnt the use of the brush's often used in this traditional skill set on glossy paper. Naturel hair chisel brushes, as well as lining in brusehes, learning how to hold them and move them in particular ways to aid getting nice, flic's, corners and points....

Traditional sign writing course, Paint your Wagon. With Sarah Harvey. Learn the skills you need for traditional scroll work.

07/11/2025

I've got a stained glass commission on at the moment, which is sooo exiting! This is a multi layered "peekaboo lightbox" as I like to call them. Inspired by the Victorian puppet theatres, these creations are made up of lots of layers sitting behind each other, creating a scene for the imagination. Using, my favourite... tons of techniques!! This particular box has been commissioned by my customer to depict the local countryside around them for their grade 2 listed home and old barns. Here is the back panel, a silver birch forest,which im super pleased with.

I’ve got a stained glass commission on at the moment, which is sooo exiting! This is a multi layered “peekaboo lightbox” as I like to call them. Inspired by the Victorian puppet theatres, these creations are made up of lots of layers sitting behind each other, creating a scene for the imaginat...

19/10/2025

We had another wonderfully successful stained glass course for beginners, working in Tiffany style copper foiling yesterday. 4 really fun students completed 4 completely individual and unique projects. A packed day of learning how to design a project, cut glass to a pattern, copper foil each piece of glass, solder them all together and add some patina for that extra little touch....

Successful copper foiling stained glass course for beginners, learning new crafting skills and sharing laughs in an intensive day of learning

17/10/2025

Upcoming stained glass courses in Devon, with spots still available. Why not treat yourself to some creative fun as the nights draw in and the seasons change. I've got a few options over the next few months. 28th October - Traditional leaded lights - You can design and make your own stained glass panel roughly A4 in size. Learn how to create a workable design, cut the glass to a pattern, then lead and solder your panel....

Stained glass courses in Devon. Leaded lights, painting on glass and copperfoiling courses coming up. Learn a new skill and some fun!

01/09/2025

Another fantastic weekend spent teaching copper foiling technique this weekend having done an exellent leaded light course at the end of last month too. All of my students bring such fab ideas and work so hard to create some really individual projects. Everyone is encouraged to bring along their own designs to keep it really fresh and much more meaningfull for those that are being creative....

Another fantastic weekend spent teaching copper foiling technique this weekend having done an exellent leaded light course at the end of last month too. All of my students bring such fab ideas and work so hard to create some really individual projects. Everyone is encouraged to bring along their own...

11/07/2025

On my stained glass craft course in Devon, I have only one place left on my one day leaded light course on 26th July, get in contact to find out more. This one day course is designed for beginners to intermediates, you will learn how to design your 'cartoon', cut glass to a pattern, lead and solder your window. This is a practical day of learning in a small group setting of up to 4 students....

Stained glass craft course Devon. Learn how to make your own leaded light panel working with colour and light. Beginners to intermediates.