Glass Painting Course
Discover IKO Studio’s Glass Painting Course
At IKO Studio, we offer a glass painting course designed to teach you the traditional techniques used in the creation of stained glass windows. These techniques include grisaille painting, silver stain, and the application of transparent enamels.
Our extensive experience in the field of painted stained glass enables us to share the most effective methods, secrets, and best practices, offering you the tools to give the best of yourself in the art of glass painting.
Participating in a IKO Studio glass painting course means stepping into a world of creativity, learning the secrets of this timeless art form, and creating unique pieces to proudly take home.
Whether you’re an hobbyist, a student, or a professional seeking to expand your skill set, we will guide you step by step into the fantastic world of glass painting.
If this isn’t the course you’re looking for, explore our stained glass courses for more options.
What you will learn
At IKO Studio we have been working in the field of stained glass for years, painting with grisaille.
You will learn how to mix pigments in the best way, using essential and synthetic oils to get the best lines, how to mix the grisaille with water and with gum arabic. To get the desired nuances and effects of this paint, we will teach you to use the badger brush. The use of coloured enamels and kiln firing technique for various pigments used in the art of stained glass.
If this is not the course you were looking for please look at our stained glass courses page.
I highly recommend this experience! Diego is a very professional and passionate teacher. The course is spectacular!
Glass Painting Course: Learn to Paint with Grisaille
Our glass painting course begin with a brief theoretical introduction to the composition of grisaille, enriched by historical notes on its use in stained glass. Next, together with the students, we will prepare the material to be painted on glass. This can include a drawing made by hand by the student or an image found online and adapted to the desired size.
Mixing the pigments
Students will be taught how to mix the pigments correctly, obtaining the right consistency for painting on glass. Next, they will practice drawing their first lines, learning the techniques to make them precise and harmonious. Once the lines are completed, they will be shown how to correct any imperfections and perfect the details.
Once the students are satisfied with the final result, the glass will be fired in the kiln to fix the work, so to completing the first phase of the process.
Shading
The second phase of our glass painting courses is dedicated to shading. Students will learn how to apply a uniform layer of pigment to the previously painted glass. Using stiff or semi-soft bristle brushes, they will then be guided in carefully removing parts of the pigment to create the desired shading. This technique enhances the design, adding depth to your work.
Silver stain and transparent enamels
Students will be taught the technique for coloring glass using silver stain and transparent enamels, a fundamental step for coloring small surfaces of glass that is usually transparent. With our glass painting course, students will learn to mix enamels and silver yellow with the appropriate mediums. To apply these pigments with precision to the glass and to perfect the work through proper cleaning, ensuring a uniform and brilliant result.
Your’s to keep
All the material produced during the course will remain with the students.
The teacher will provide all the tools necessary to carry out the work, following and supporting the students in every phase of the course.
At the end of the glass painting course, all the useful information will be provided on how to purchase pigments, brushes and the material necessary to continue practicing this fascinating art.
Course price 950€
Course duration and accommodation
Our glass painting course is intensive, lasting one week (7 days). Students are invited to arrive on Sunday afternoon or evening, so that they can start lessons on Monday morning with energy and concentration. The course will end on Sunday afternoon.
To make your stay even more special, we offer the possibility of accommodation in a private apartment located in the charming medieval village of Bolsena Castle. This accommodation, available at an exclusive price for our students, offers a unique opportunity to live for a week in a historical and artistic atmosphere.
- 7 days of lessons
- 8 ore of work per day
- Lunch provided every day
- Materials included
- Accommodation available for a special price
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