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Stained Glass 101

Learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder your own stained glass suncatcher

The copper foil method was made famous by Lewis Tiffany in the late 1800’s, but you don’t need a time machine to learn it! This class is the perfect introduction to stained glass.


What You'll Learn
  • How to cut, grind, foil and solder your very own stained glass tulip

  • How to use a ring saw and band saw

  • How to choose colors and textures of stained glass

What to Expect

Using a custom pattern created by your instructor, you will start by choosing glass colors. Then, [we’ll walk through the each step of the process, start to finish.]


At the end of the class, you'll leave with a completed work of art that you can proudly hang up or gift to a loved one!


All materials, tools and instruction are included. Please wear close toed shoes to class.


This class is designed with beginners in mind, and you'll have step-by-step guidance along the way to ensure you’re successful and having fun throughout the entire process.

Instructors

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Sarah Washko

Sarah is our copper foil, mosaic and glass painting instructor. She specializes in traditional methods. Sarah loves watching her students create new and exciting color combinations. She believes that glass is the easiest way to play with light!

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 1-Day Stained Glass 101: Pumpkins
    1-Day Stained Glass 101: Pumpkins
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 24
    Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Bozeman, 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
    Get ready for Halloween! Create a stained glass pumpkin suncatcher in this beginner friendly day class. This class covers the copper foil method, made famous by Lewis Tiffany. Supplies and personal instruction included. Please wear close toed shoes
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  • Nailed it! Make Your Own Custom Press-Ons
    Nailed it! Make Your Own Custom Press-Ons
    Oct 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Bozeman, 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
    No tricks! Treat yourself to a personalized nail experience. Learn all the steps on how to create your own Halloween press-ons. Get a DIY experience with realtime guidance. But most of all, have some fun.
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  • 2-Day Stained Glass 101: Pumpkins
    2-Day Stained Glass 101: Pumpkins
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bozeman, 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
    Get ready for Halloween! Create a stained glass pumpkin suncatcher in this beginner friendly 2-day class. This class covers the copper foil method, made famous by Lewis Tiffany. Supplies and personal instruction included. Please wear close toed shoes
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  • 2- Day Mosaics 201: Wreaths
    2- Day Mosaics 201: Wreaths
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bozeman, 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
    Create a stained glass mosaic wreaths to celebrate the holiday season. This 2-day class covers breaking and cutting glass, mosaic assembly and grouting. Supplies and personal instruction included. Please wear close toed shoes. Recommended for students who have glass cutting experience.
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  • 2- Day Mosaics 201: Wreaths
    2- Day Mosaics 201: Wreaths
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bozeman, 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
    Create a stained glass mosaic wreaths to celebrate the holiday season. This 2-day class covers breaking and cutting glass, mosaic assembly and grouting. Supplies and personal instruction included. Please wear close toed shoes. Recommended for students who have glass cutting experience.
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