Student Reviews
"Amazing professor. She was super approachable and knowledgeable."
"Thank you for introducing us to a wonderful art form. I will continue my work long after this class."
Class Overview
Have you ever been enchanted by colorful stained glass illuminated with light shining through it? Learn how to create your own beautiful small pieces of stained glass art in this hands-on class.
Enjoy step-by-step guidance from an instructor who was trained by a master stained glass artist at a stained glass museum in Poland. To get started on your journey, we will explore materials and safety procedures, and become familiar with the history of the art. Through demonstration and practice, learn about cutting and soldering. As the weeks progress, so will your skills. You can add drawing and painting techniques to your glass. Different shapes will be explored and encouraged.
The class will go on a stained glass art field trip to see examples in a museum and cathedral. Get ready to be inspired and learn from seeing impressive art works.
By the end of class, you will have gained basic skills in stained glass art and go home with mini pieces of stained glass art of your own creation to display in your home, office, or to give as gifts.
Supplies Needed
Please purchase the following supplies and bring them with you on the first day of the class. A stained glass art kit can be purchased online, at a craft or art store.
You may want to print out some patterns for your first class. Please see the instructor's Welcome Letter for details.
- FLUX (Liquid Kind)
- Stained glass
- Soldering iron
- Soldering iron stand
- Breaker grozer pliers
- Running pliers
- Glass cutter
- Copper foil 7/32" width
- 60/40 solder
- Fid and burnisher
- Novacan Black Solder/Lead Patina
- Safety brush
- 2 small two inch Paint Brushes for Stained Glass
- Heat Resistance Surface for Stained Glass
- Plastic eye goggles (can get them at a hardware store or Dollar Tree)
- Surgical gloves
- Heat resistant gloves
- Four sheets of sandpaper 220 Grit Wet / Dry
- Carborundum Stone (optional)
Learning Objectives
- Learn safety procedures for making stained glass art.
- Become familiar with the history of stained glass art.
- Understand the step-by-step process of creating small pieces of stained glass, including basic techniques, and how to use color, balance and symmetry.
- See examples of stained glass art in Seattle.
- Create your own unique pieces of stained glass art.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Class is available for anyone who is interested in the history and techniques of making stained glass.
Class Details
Spring 2025
- When : Thursday, Apr 17 to May 29 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - Gen Cls - BE4158 , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
- Fee : $249
