I currently have four types of courses to choose from (see below for details and booking links):
NEW! 6 week Leaded Stained Glass Evening Class
One Day Stained Glass Copper Foiling Taster Days
Glass On Glass Mosaic Workshops
Mosaic for Beginners: Create a Decorative Coaster
My workshops take place in either my own studio or our dedicated Project Space at the picturesque Parndon Mill, a surprising little countryside oasis just 15 minutes walk from Harlow Station. Harlow, Essex. Regular trains to Harlow leave from Liverpool Street Station in Central London. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available and I will of course bring some biscuits!
Course Descriptions
NEW! 6 Week Leaded Stained Glass Evening Class
Learn the traditional craft of leaded stained glass and create your own finished stained glass panel over six relaxed evening sessions.
Unlike a one-day taster, this course gives you time to develop your skills properly. You’ll create your own design, learn each stage of the process, and finish with a beautiful leaded panel made entirely by you. With only four participants, the class is deliberately kept small, giving everyone plenty of individual guidance throughout the course.
Over six weeks you’ll learn:
- How to design a stained glass panel.
- Drawing up a full-size cartoon (the working drawing that you will use to make your panel).
- How to choose the right glass for your design. I have a wide selection to choose from.
- How to cut glass and shape it for an accurate fit.
- Leading up your panel using traditional lead came.
- How to solder your panel.
- Cementing, cleaning and polishing your finished panel.
One Day Stained Glass Copper Foiling Taster Day
Learn how to make stained glass window hangings and decorations using the copper foiled method. This is the method used to make Tiffany lamps.
This course is a taster day running from 10am until 4pm. The workshop is suitable for beginners and all necessary tools, safety equipment and materials are provided. The workshops are limited in size to ensure that you get the attention you need to master this beautiful craft.
You will learn glass selection, cutting and shaping glass and how to copper foil and solder the glass together to make a design of your choosing. I have lots of designs available for you to choose from as well as some absolutely lovely glass!
Glass On Glass Mosaic Workshop
This workshop offers a fun and engaging experience where you’ll learn how to create stunning glass-on-glass mosaics. Using vibrant stained glass, you’ll design and craft a framed mosaic, perfect for displaying on a sunny windowsill. Stained glass is a captivating material, and mosaics let you blend a variety of colors, hues, and textures into a single piece. You can choose from a range of our designs and the mosaic-making process allows you to add your own creative touch through colour choices and glass arrangement.
We have lots of designs for you to choose from. You will select a design, and some of our beautiful glass to create your own finished piece.
We will first learn all the techniques required to make a beautiful gallery-worthy mosaic. You will spend the rest of the day putting those techniques into action by creating your own mini mosaic. We have a vast selection of beautiful glass for you to choose from as well as some other elements you can incorporate such as millefiori, glass nuggets and beads. You will then grout, polish and frame your finished piece.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and all necessary tools, safety equipment and materials are provided.
Mosaic for Beginners: Create a Decorative Coaster
Learn the basics of traditional mosaic in this friendly, relaxed workshop, where you’ll design and make your own unique mosaic coaster. This class is an accessible introduction to mosaic, suitable for absolute beginners, with full guidance throughout from an experienced teacher. You can create your own design or use one of my templates — either way, you’ll be supported step by step.
All tools and materials are provided during the session, and we’ll focus on cutting and assembling your mosaic. Once all your mosaic tiles are glued into place, your coaster will be ready to take home and finish. You will be provided with a full grouting kit (you only need to add water!) along with full written and video instructions so you can complete your unique coaster confidently in your own time.
The workshops are kept friendly and relaxed, with plenty of time for questions and one-to-one help. By the end, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind coaster made by you, and a solid foundation in mosaic techniques that you can build on at home.
Feedback
“I have had the best day! Muna was a fantastic teacher – explained it clearly and encouraged us to do everything ourselves. Loved it.”
“Great day, Muna is a great teacher and I’m amazed I made a lotus flower – it looked great! Thank you for such an enjoyable day.”
“Hugely enjoyable day, So absorbing.”
“Really great fun! Interesting, exciting and engaging. I’ve learnt so much and have something beautiful to take home.”
“Great day. Fun doing the project. Very friendly participants.”
“Such a fun day! Learnt lots of skills and feel really pleased with the end result. It is really nice that all of us have come away with something different. Thank you!”
“Really enjoyable! Right number of people. Excellent teacher.”
“Very interesting and enjoyable”
