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Introduction to Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next session starts May 23, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

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 finished stained glass panel ready for display. No experience necessary. This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Stained Glass.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Ages 14+

Full Course

Intermediate Copper Foil

$675 MEMBER PRICE: $675
Calendar Next available session starts May 23, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

The best way to move from beginner to intermediate in a skill is by repetition, experimenting with new methods, and by making mistakes. In this 10-week class, you wont be making one large panel—instead, you'll learn to design patterns and make several smaller suncatchers focusing on new techniques and experimentation. Techniques covered will include but are not limited to working with tricky types of glass, design considerations for structural integrity, incorporating found objects, decorative soldering, wire adornment, and utilizing coldworking tools like ring saws, flat lap grinders, and dremels.

This is a fast-paced intermediate level class. Students are required to have taken Introduction to Stained Glass at PGC or have equivalent experience with instructor approval. 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 rental if unable to complete projects during class.

Introduction to Stained Glass, or 24 hours of similar class experience and instructor permission is required.

Class does not meet on 6/27.

Introduction to Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2026 at 9:30 am

PGC 1 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 finished stained glass panel ready for display. No experience necessary. This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Stained Glass.

 

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

 

Class does not meet the week of October 11-17th, 2026

 

Ages 14+

Intermediate Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 23, 2026 at 9:30 am
Choose from a variety of patterns and learn the traditional technique of lead came. This technique is necessary to create a window that will be exposed to outdoor elements. Understanding this technique will allow you to feel comfortable moving forward with larger, more permanent stained glass creations.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Stained Glass or 24 hours of stained glass experience with instructor experience is required.

Class does not meet the week of October 11-17th, 2026.

Ages 14+

Introduction to Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm
1 additional session on Sep 26, 2026

PGC 1 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 finished stained glass panel ready for display. No experience necessary. This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Stained Glass.

 

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Ages 14+

Introduction to Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 25, 2026 at 9:30 am

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 finished stained glass panel ready for display. No experience necessary. This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Stained Glass.

 

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

 

Class does not meet the week of October 11-17th, 2026

 

Ages 14+

Intermediate Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 26, 2026 at 1 pm
Choose from a variety of patterns and learn the traditional technique of lead came. This technique is necessary to create a window that will be exposed to outdoor elements. Understanding this technique will allow you to feel comfortable moving forward with larger, more permanent stained glass creations.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Stained Glass or 24 hours of stained glass experience with instructor experience is required.

Ages 14+

Introduction to Stained Glass

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $550
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 27, 2026 at 3 pm

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 finished stained glass panel ready for display. No experience necessary. This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Stained Glass.

 

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Ages 14+





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