Take your stained glass skills from beginner to intermediate through repetition, experimentation, and plenty of room to try, fail, and try again. Rather than spending the entire 8-week course on one large panel, you’ll design and create a series of smaller suncatchers, using each project as an opportunity to explore new techniques and refine your skills.

Topics will include working with challenging types of glass, designing for structural integrity, incorporating found objects, decorative soldering, wire adornment, and using advanced coldworking equipment. Through a series of hands-on projects, you’ll build confidence with new processes while developing your own approach to design and problem-solving.

This course is ideal for students with some stained glass experience who are ready to experiment, expand their technical skills, and take their work to the next level.

Glass cutting basics and foiling will not be covered. Students will occasionally be expected to complete entire projects during a single class session. We ask students to be comfortable working in stained glass ahead of the first session and be prepared to take part in open studio.

Class tuition includes 2 sessions of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course to complete your class projects.

Prerequisite: Stained Glass 1: Introduction to Copper Foil, or 24 hours of similar class experience and instructor permission, is required.

Dive into the fascinating world of plasma by exploring the art of creating plasma and neon filled panels using fused glass techniques, building on the process pioneered by Wayne Strattman (Luminglas) and further developed by Mark Ditzler.

In our kiln shop sessions, you'll master glass design and assembly, shaping glass with molds or fiber models, and sealing parts using specialized "solder glass" in the kiln — including use of the water jet cutter for sheet glass and laser cutter for intricate fiber patterns.

In the neon/plasma shop, learn about vacuum techniques, gas pressure, phosphors, and power supplies. Complete two panel projects and unravel the rarely explored path of flat panel plasma design.

Are you curious about the kiln Shop? In Kiln 1, you will gain a broad understanding of the vast possibilities of kilnformed glass exploring both fusing and casting techniques. You will learn how to cut sheet glass and work with a variety of other materials to melt and shape your designs creating an array of functional and decorative pieces.

Then, get a bit more dimensional with an introduction to cast glass. Using a found object, you will learn how to reproduce the object in glass. You will also gain an understanding of kiln programming and the properties of glass. No experience is necessary.

Ages 14+

Build on your stained glass skills by learning the traditional technique of lead came construction. Working with lead came opens the door to larger, more permanent stained glass projects and provides the structural foundation needed for windows designed to withstand outdoor elements.

In this course, students will create a single stained glass panel using a selection of provided patterns. You’ll learn the fundamentals of working with lead came, including cutting, fitting, joining, and assembling your panel, while gaining the skills and confidence to take on larger architectural stained glass projects.

Ideal for students with previous stained glass experience who are ready to expand their construction techniques and explore the possibilities of lead came.

Prerequisite: Stained Glass 1: Introduction to Copper Foil, or 24 hours of similar class experience and instructor permission, is required.

Ready to take your stained glass skills further? After completing Stained Glass 1 and one of our Stained Glass 2 courses, continue developing your technique and creative voice in Stained Glass 3: Open Projects.

This course gives you the opportunity to work on projects that match your interests and skill level while receiving guidance and feedback from an instructor. Choose to complete several smaller projects or take on one larger panel, up to 16×18 inches.

With an emphasis on independent making, experimentation, and skill development, this course is a chance to put your stained glass knowledge into practice while exploring new ideas and techniques. Most materials are provided, though students may need to purchase additional glass or other materials if the studio selection does not meet the specific needs of their project.

Prerequisite: Stained Glass 2 classes or 48 hours of similar class experience and instructor permission, is required.

Create sparkling glass pendants, earrings, and brooches while exploring a variety of glass fusing techniques. You’ll work with different types of fusible glass, including extra-sparkly dichroic glass, and learn how to incorporate fusible decals to add color, pattern, and personality to your designs.

The class will also introduce grinding and polishing techniques to refine your pieces, along with methods for attaching metal findings to transform your fused glass creations into wearable works of art. Experiment with different combinations of glass, color, and surface treatments to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

No prior jewelry-making or glass fusing experience is required.

In this introductory class, you will learn the basics for working with flat colorful glass, such as cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. You'll explore the famous Tiffany method of construction and work with provided patterns to create a single finished stained glass panel ready for display.

No experience necessary.

This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Stained Glass 2 level classes.