Stained Glass
Available Dates
DATES 2024
All of our craft or activity holidays run for 5-nights from Sunday to Friday and start from £879 per person.
The above is based on single occupancy. A £100 per person discount is applied for art, craft and activity guests on a shared occupancy basis.
2024
2025
“I don’t often see stained glass classes offered near me, so the chance to come on holiday to Gartmore to try the craft was really exciting.”
About The Course
We’re no stranger to stained glass here at Gartmore House. We’re lucky enough to have several pieces adorning our entry way and several of our doors. It’s a truly spectacular artform and we’re delighted to add stained glass classes to our holiday programme.
Glass Panel in Traditional Stained-Glass
If you are wanting a "hands on" experience at this traditional craft with stained glass and mirrors, then this is the course for you, it's your opportunity to learn key skills to begin a new glass hobby at home or for a business.
Suitable for beginners & intermediate.
What does the course cover?
The week provides a practical look at making a small traditional stained-glass panel.
- Deciding what you would like to make is half the battle! (if you have something in mind then please do contact the course tutor well before you come along...planning is half the battle!)
- How and why choosing the right glass is important and there is plenty of beautiful glass to choose from
- Understand how and why a pattern is formed with a certain criteria
- Addition of lead patterns as silhouettes
- How to cut your selected glass...and why certain 'cuts' can't be made by hand!
- Choices of lead came and their suitability, strength & weaknesses
- How to cut and place your lead came within your design template
- The soldering process
- Cementing & polishing completing a stained-glass
- Use your own design or one of ours!
Stained-Glass Christmas Decorations & Glass Fusing
Suitable for beginners & intermediate.
There are packs of pre-cut stained glass patterns that are used as well as cutting glass.
What does the course cover?
The week provide a practical immersion in making small, stained-glass gifts with an eye on personalising each item and we discover:
- How and why choosing the right glass is important and there is plenty of beautiful glass to choose from.
- Understand how and why a pattern is formed within certain criteria
- How to cut your selected glass...and why certain "cuts" can't be made by hand!
- Suitability, strength & weaknesses of foiling
- The soldering process from start to finish
Course Inclusions And Coverage
This course is an all-in-one package which includes the following:
Tuition
Booking for this course includes 4 days of specialist tuition.
Equipment
All specialist equipment will be supplied but there will be a few essential items that you will need to bring. Please see our terms and detailed information section below.
Food & Accommodation
Full board catering and 5-nights accommodation are included when you book.
Transfers
Complimentary transfers are included when you book - subject to certain conditions.*
* Transfers from Stirling train station are available on the arrival and departure days (pick-up from the station at 15:30, departs Gartmore House at 9:15). Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports are available at an additional cost.
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tERMS & DETAILED INFORMATION
If you’re coming on one of our holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. We also have a full programme of day trips and activities on offer for them. Please add them and day trips at the checkout stage.
How to book
To book online, please click on your preferred date above.
For any questions or to book direct please call 01877 382 991 or email mail@gartmorehouse.com
If you have any questions, you may like to take a look at our FAQs but if you have any further queries, please contact our team directly.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
To confirm your holiday:
A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Payment of your holiday:
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
If you cancel your booking:
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
Your Course Tutor: Tracey Quinn
I am passionate about being creative and teaching glass work (fused, traditional stained glass and copper foiling) which I truly believe can create a positive energy. I believe all crafts are therapeutic and can bring a sense of achievement as well as a calming influence in our daily lives.
We live in a busy, demanding world and at some point, we need to step back and give ourselves time to embrace our own needs. Crafts, no matter what form they take, allows us the time to do just that; work with our hands, take time to think at a slower pace & make peace with the world around us.
Crafting Workshops allow time to appreciate a traditional experience alongside learning new skills. This, together with the opportunity to add your own more personal detailed embellishments is a great opportunity to embrace the pleasure in Glass Crafting!
Faq
Where can I find out more about the course?
If you need any further information about your course that is not on our website, please get in contact with us and we can provide you with the tutor’s contact details who can assist with your query.
What do I need to bring on my art, craft and activity break?
Your required kit list for your specific break is shown on each course’s webpage. Your tutor will also be in contact with you, prior to your course to confirm kit lists and questions you have.
Should you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.
What is the art, craft and activity holiday booking terms and conditions?
To confirm your holiday a non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
Holidays are subject to availability and subject to change. There is a minimum number of guests required to run each course. If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, you may transfer any monies paid to an alternative date or a full refund will be issued. We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
What time do your transfer services for the art, craft & activity holidays operate?
We offer a complimentary transfer services to and from Stirling train station. Collection is at 3:30pm from the station on the day of arrival, and our drop-off service departs from Gartmore House at 9:15 am on day of departure.
The closest airports to us are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. If you require a transfer to and/or from either airport, please select this option at the time of booking. Transfers to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are available at an additional cost. After booking your flights, please update your Customer Portal with the time you wish to be collected from the airport on the day of arrival and the time of collection at Gartmore House, returning to the airport, on the day of departure. Please allow 60 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Glasgow Airport, or 90 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Edinburgh Airport.
Can I bring a partner/friend to stay with me while I am on an art, craft or activity break?
If you’re coming on one of our art, craft or activity holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. Please add them at the checkout stage.
Spots on this course are limited!
Book your spot now and join us at Gartmore House. We are confident it will deepen your understanding of stained glass.