Beginner Classes
Tommy"G"'s Manhattan Stained Glass is proud to offer the very best in the education of stained glass. The approach to our classes is that of an apprenticeship, where you learn as one would in an industry setting. Many other programs focus on small, simple projects such as suncatchers. While we have nothing against suncatchers, students should leave a beginner stained glass course with the confidence and ability to move onto larger, more challenging projects

Many people become very frustrated when approaching their first few projects. This is because there are bad habbits that may be acquired unknowingly when taught incorrectly.

The focus of Tommy "G"'s beginner course is cutting glass, the most difficult obstacle in learning the craft. Students will be taught to use the materials cost effectively, rather than wasting glass due to incorrect methods of cutting.

Other aspects of the course include:

• a brief history of stained glass
• safety
• tool maintenance
• grozing and grinding
• copper foiling
• soldering techniques
• patina
• framing

Schedule:
Beginner classes are usually scheduled on a one course per season basis. The following includes the upcoming sessions. Dates are tentative. Eight Week Course
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
Beginning March 7, 2006 - April 25,2006
The tuition for the course is $595. We sell a complete tool kit for $199.95 (a savings of 20%). We require a non-refunadable $100 deposit to reserve a spot in the class (balance of $495 is due at the first night of class).

Please feel free to visit our fully functional studio during business hours.

Get the Lead Out!
Beginning Lead Came Techniques
Instructor: Tommy "G"
There is more to stained glass than copper foil. Let's get the lead out! Tommy
teaches how to create windows and door pannels using the lead came method.

You will learn:

• what tools to use
• lay out
• studio setup
• safety information
• metal selection
• lead solder techniques
• cementing
• weather proofing
• ...and much more

Each student will complete their own leaded window.
NOTE: SOME PRE-CLASS CUTTING IS REQUIRED

Schedule: 14 hour intense class
Sat. March 11, 2006 at 10am-5pm
and Sun. March 12, 2006 at 10am-5pm

All dates are tentative. Please call for exact dates
Price: The cost of the class is $695, including materials and framing (except glass). A $100 deposit is required to reserve a spot in the class.

Cutting Clinic
Are you frustrated with your glass cutting skills? It could be that you were never shown the proper approach to cutting glass. Here's a chance to learn from the best.

Stop cutting glass like a hobbyist! Stop wasting so much valuable glass with bad cuts! The Tommy "G" Method enables you to cut any art glass, whether it's machine or hand rolled, smooth or heavily textured, with speed and confidence. Learn techniques that helped hundreds of Tommy "G" students cut glass like pros and step up to a higher level of glasswork. Tommy also demonstrates his "Custom Cutter" at this unique, yet practical and rewarding workshop.

Since the focus of this course is cutting using the Tommy "G" Method, it requires the use of two essential tools that will enable you to learn this technique properly:
Scoremaster® Tommy "G" Custom Cutter ($35)
Knipex® flat-nose grozier ($30)

Schedule: 7 hour class
Sat. April 8, 2006 at 10am-5pm

Dates and times are tentative. Please call.
Price for the clinic is $250, including the cutter, groziers and materials.