Fundamentals of Stained Glass Class: Snail and Mushroom

Fundamental Class Details:

• Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours per session
• Frequency: Single session
• Location: MakerSpace Charlotte in Plaza Midwood
• Materials: All materials and tools provided

Class Overview:

This class provides a supportive environment tailored to all skill levels, especially beginners. We will use a template to create our plant stakes and suncatchers (you decide how your art will live in your space). We will discuss design creation for your intermediate projects ahead. Students will learn and perform the basics of glass selection, cutting, grinding, foiling, burnishing, soldering, cleaning, and polish.

What You'll Learn:

• Safety in the Glass Lab
• Design creation basics
• Glass selection
• Cutting glass
• Grinding glass
• Foiling and burnishing cut and ground pieces of glass
• Preparing your piece for soldering
• Applying flux for solder
• Soldering your pieces of glass together
• How to neutralize the flux and clean your piece
• Polish finished piece before taking it home!

What to Expect:

• Hands-on instruction
• Small class sizes for personalized attention
• Information about the next steps in creating your own stained glass designs
• High-quality materials and tools
• A fun, relaxed atmosphere

Who Should Attend:
Perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re starting a new hobby or deepening your stained glass skills.

You will take your completed stained glass sun catcher home with you at the end of class.

What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Sometimes solder splatters, so please consider wearing long sleeves. YOU MUST wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and wear glasses or safety glasses. Safety glasses are provided.

If you wear readers, please remember to bring them.

This is a 4 hour class, please feel free to bring a drink and snacks.