About the competition - Architectural Stained Glass

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Entry Levels: intermediate, advanced

Entry Deadline: 28 February 2008

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Live

Who can enter?

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.

Assessment criteria

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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