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Personalised trainig



Programmes and certificates accredited with the "Institut du Verre".

Private financing or through a financing body.
Very large range of theory and practical models
(copies, creations and restorations).
All techniques: painting, engraving, mosaïc, charcoal, etc...


The objectives of our course

Since 1973, our training has tried to provide access to a high-performance and world-renowned workshop for people interested in stained glass techniques. We want to share our passion with you.
We provide adults with efficient and professional training and the chance to discover a new field of application.

Who is this training for?

Professionals and craftsmen, job changes and employees on Personal Training Schemes and private customers.
No previous experience is required for this training. Access to the training modules occurs after an interview with the Master Glassmakers.
A specific training programme is devised according to the personal objectives of each participant.

Duration of the training

Training courses are in modules (39 hours) or Groups of modules, depending on the initial skills of each trainee and their professional aspirations.

General knowledge Level 1 Modules 1 to 13 498 hours
Advanced learning Level  2 Modules 14 to 24 429  hours
Technical specialisation Level  3 Modules 25 to 31 273  hours


Therefore a total for the three levels of a minimum of 1,200 hours.
Cost per hour: 12€ before tax

Training venue

La Maison du Vitrail - 67-69, rue Desnouettes - 75015 Paris
Metro: Porte de Versailles - Balard - Lourmel
Bus: 39 - 42 - 49 - 80
Tramway T3: Desnouettes

Equipment

Professional equipment at the Maison du Vitrail is graciously made available to trainees. The reference book "La Maîtrise du Vitrail" (Mastering Stained Glass) by C. and P. Andrieux (publishers Dessain et Tolra) is given to every participant.

 

We offer 2 types of training:
• 7 introductory courses: • Traditional stained glass using lead
• Traditional stained glass - Tiffany
• Painting on glass
• Transparent mosaic
• Thermoforming fusing
• Engraving on flat glass
• Stained glass restoration
  Set price for introductory courses and group introductory courses (see introduction description)
• professional training from 455h to 1200h at 12 Euro per hour before tax, equipment included.


Teaching methods

Active and progressive methods, step-by-step stained glass, from the simplest to the most complex: copies, creations, restoration techniques.
Within the workshop and under the direction of Master Glassmakers and in permanent contact with craftsmen, the trainee joins a dynamic group.
At the end of the course, an interview with the Master Glassmakers will evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired by the trainee. Personal advice is given in terms of tools and equipment. The trainee receives the diploma from the Maison du Vitrail and also a training certificate with the level of skills acquired and described in the Convention Collective.
Every course can be supplemented with customised monitoring via the "Connaissance du Vitrail" association.


The training centre


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