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Introduction to Leadlight Restoration

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Classes, lessons, workshops & talks

Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • 13 Nov

  • 14 Nov

  • 15 Nov

9:30am–4:30pm

$770 per person

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Learn to restore a leadlight panel with leadlight artist and restorer, Brian Sims.

This three-day workshop is perfect for conservators, do-it-yourselfers, and leadlight enthusiasts alike.

Brian will introduce you to the tools and techniques used in restoring a leadlight panel.

You will bring your own small leadlight panel along for the workshop, chosen in consultation with your instructor.

You will learn how to safely clean and prepare the panel for restoration, dismantle the damaged areas, repair existing solder joins, select and cut replacement glass pieces and solder them into place.

At the end of the session, you will have a restored leadlight panel ready for installation.

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Dates & Times

  • Fri 13 Nov 9:30am–4:30pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 9:30am–4:30pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 9:30am–4:30pm
  • Tue 23 Mar 9:30am–4:30pm
  • Wed 24 Mar 9:30am–4:30pm
  • Thu 25 Mar 9:30am–4:30pm

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