About the competition - Architectural Stained Glass
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Achitectural Stained Glass Brief 70Kb PDF Document Download
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Entry Levels: intermediate, advanced
Entry Deadline: 28 February 2008
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Live
Who is this competition for?
This competition is for anyone over the age of 16 who is actively learning to be a glassmaker. The competition provides excellent support to level 2 and level 3 programmes in glass for glassmakers with up to 7 years experience in the industry.
What does the competition prepare you for?
The competition places you within the role of the glassmaker. Glassmakers in craft studios or workshops are usually involved in the whole process of designing, making and decorating glass, and may also sell their products directly from their studios, at craft fairs, or through shops and galleries.
What does the competition cover?
This is a two day live competition where competitors will complete a task which will
involve:
The interpretation of a written practical brief - cutting glass to a construction cartoon -
leading, soldering and finishing of a stained glass window to industry standards.
What happens if I win?
The best entries will have their work exhibited at the Cultural and Creative Arts Exhibition in June 2008. UK Gold winners will be invited to a high profile national awards event.
Further information
For detailed information about the technical aspects of the competition, please contact George
McNeillie
george.mcneillie@glasgowmet.ac.uk
For general information about competitions please contact:
WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email
worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk
Further opportunities
There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.
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