Name: Stained Glass PATTERN DESIGN @ Glass Visions Studio Springfield MA
Start: 2026-01-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-12T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 81 Mill St

Stained Glass PATTERN DESIGN @ Glass Visions Studio Springfield MA

This is a 9 hr class (3 3-hr classes) that teaches students how to design their own Stained Glass Patterns using Rapid Resizer software.
About this Event

** This class is held at the Glass Visions Stained Glass Studio in Springfield, MA (81 Mill Street). Free parking. Check out the Glass Visions website at https://glassvisions.biz/ for more information.

Our Pattern Design class will teach you how to design your own stained glass patterns. This is an intermediate class for students that have full control of the stained glass construction process and have built several projects. Most of the class applies to pattern design in mediums other than glass as well. There are many different approaches to creating your own patterns and in this class we'll cover several different options from manual pencil & paper to computer design creation (using ). In addition, there are quite a few things that must be kept in mind as you create patterns and we'll introduce students to the main elements that will help you to create designs that can be effectively built. This includes concepts like ensuring your pieces can actually be cut from glass, proper pattern sizing, border options, printing options, and including flow lines, piece group identifiers and numbers on your pattern. The goal of this class is to help students effectively design their own patterns that can be successfully constructed in glass.

Students will work on their own pattern creation throughout class and we're here to help ensure it's done in a manner that will allow construction (expect to go through several iterations). Actual construction of the panel is NOT PART OF THIS CLASS but basic help will be given to students who decide to build their pattern after the class. The bulk of the class will be spent reviewing all of the class concepts via PowerPoint presentations and working as a team to discuss ideas and options. As a bonus, a 10% discount on glass, supplies & equipment will be provided to students during the class.

All students will receive electronic access to all PowerPoint slides used in the class covering everything that will be presented.