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VanWatki Workshop
Stained glass classes and custom art for people who want to slow down, make something beautiful, and feel connected through creativity.
Take a break. Take a class.
Learn about the birds and the bees—the stained glass kind , of course! Choose a rubber duck or bumblebee design and learn the basics of copper foiling and soldering while creating a colorful suncatcher to take home. This beginner-friendly workshop requires no previous stained glass experience.
1:00 - 3:30ish PM
Create your own tiny Tiffany - an 8” stained glass window in the copper foil tradition and connect with an old-world craft through every careful step. As you choose, cut, shape, foil, and solder each piece, you’ll watch separate fragments of color come together into a luminous window made entirely by your own hands. More than a finished project, it’s a chance to slow down and experience the quiet satisfaction of shaping glass into light.
*Note: You may also choose from the Straight Up Sunday patterns, but must need to contact us in advance to ensure the pattern is ready.
Thursdays, September 17 & 24 and October 1 · 6:00–8:00ish PM
September 2026
Learn about the birds and the bees—the stained glass kind , of course! Choose a rubber duck or bumblebee design and learn the basics of copper foiling and soldering while creating a colorful suncatcher to take home. This beginner-friendly workshop requires no previous stained glass experience.
1:00 - 3:30ish PM
Create your own tiny Tiffany - an 8” stained glass window in the copper foil tradition and connect with an old-world craft through every careful step. As you choose, cut, shape, foil, and solder each piece, you’ll watch separate fragments of color come together into a luminous window made entirely by your own hands. More than a finished project, it’s a chance to slow down and experience the quiet satisfaction of shaping glass into light.
*Note: You may also choose from the Straight Up Sunday patterns, but must need to contact us in advance to ensure the pattern is ready.
Thursdays, September 17 & 24 and October 1 · 6:00–8:00ish PM
Create your own geometric stained glass panel in the copper foil tradition while learning the foundations of working with straight lines. As you choose your design and glass, then hand cut, shape, foil, and solder each piece, you’ll watch simple angles and separate fragments come together into a luminous work made entirely by your own hands. More than a finished project, it’s a chance to slow down, build confidence with the glass, and experience the quiet satisfaction of shaping clean lines into light .
*Note: You can also choose from the Thursday Tiny Tiffany class patterns, but please reach out via email in advance to ensure the pattern is available.
Wednesdays, September 16, 23, & 30 · 6:00 - 8:30ish PM
Spend the evening creating a colorful stained glass heart from a curated selection of vibrant glass. You’ll be guided through each step of the process, from foiling the pieces to soldering everything together, and leave with a finished suncatcher ready to hang in a sunny window.
This class is designed for beginners, so no stained glass experience is necessary.
6:00 PM – 8:30ish PM