Contemporary Stained Glass Design
A course by Jarod Crews , Contemporary Glass Artist
Learn to make decorative stained glass pieces with modern overlays using the copper foil technique and create your own colorful landscape
When the physics of light and refraction meet the magic of color and composition, you get visually striking artwork and the essence behind contemporary glass artist Jarod Crews’ designs. Inspired by vibrant landscapes and botanical shapes, Jarod’s stained glass pieces are nostalgic and aim to evoke a blissful memory of a natural space.
Add color to your life by learning how to make stained glass pieces with a contemporary touch. Jarod teaches you how to cut glass in shapes and create striking compositions that transmit warmth and emotion. Bring light and color into your home with your own decorative glass pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 10 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (164)
- 7,927 students
- 13 lessons (2h 19m)
- 10 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an original, Tiffany-style stained glass piece from scratch.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to broaden their creativity and bring beauty into their lives by exploring stained glass art.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
To take this course, you need glass cutting and grinding tools, copper foil, soldering tools, protection gear, cleaning materials, and of course, glass.
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Jarod Crews
A course by Jarod Crews
Jarod Crews is a contemporary glass artist from the United States. After over a decade of working as a stylist and educator, Jarod left his career to follow his creative passion. Alongside his husband, they founded Cellar Door Trade, where their product line includes custom stained glass pieces, bespoke wind chimes, and handmade jewelry.
Cellar Door Trade started out as a temporary venture, selling one-off pieces to local shops. Following a widely positive online reception, Cellar Door Trade has become Jarod’s full-time profession, and has amassed over 43K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials
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Workspace Preparation
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Technique Foundations
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U3
Designing Your Glass Landscape
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Getting Inspiration
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Sketching
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Creating Your Color Palette and Choosing Your Glass
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U4
Creating Your Glass Landscape
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Cutting and Fitting Your Glass 1
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Cutting and Fitting Your Glass 2
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Foiling and Soldering
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Lead Work
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Details of Finishing
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary Stained Glass Design
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Excelente!
el curso muy bueno pero es muy compliado ver lo que hace y tener que leer al tiempo los subtitulos deberia venir es español no en ingles
gran artista se nota que ama lo que hace y le agradezco que comparta su conocimiento de forma tan clara, agradecido ! y si lo recomiendo.
Fantastic course - perfect pace and lots of clear information
Excelente curso, realmente me encanto. No solo desarrolla toda la metodologia si no que te lo hace personal y con su mirada sobre el material.