About This Class

So, you've taken an Intro Stained Glass class, are in love with the craft and are ready to do more. Now what? If you want to jump into bigger pieces but want help and guidance along the way, this course is for you.

In this 4-week course, you will create a stained glass suncatcher using the copper foil method and pattern of your choice. You will learn learn new tips, tricks and methods to creating successful multi piece projects.  Proper pattern layout, glass selection, cutting best practices and complex shapes, grinding for proper fit, foiling, soldering, polish and patina will all be covered in this course. 

This is an open level class designed for those who have some experience in glass art but don't feel ready to go off onto their own, want to deepen their learning or want to work in a space dedicated to glass art with other like minded people. This is an opportunity to get together and bounce around ideas with other artists and hone your skills. Bring in a project of your choice and ask questions specific to that project.  Because we will only have 8 total class hours to work with you, there may be times where you will need to bring home homework to complete at home or during an open studio time here at the shop.

Week 1: Review Pattern Selection, Convert Pattern to Vinyl Stickers using the Cricut and Choose Glass. Please come prepared with a pattern you want to complete or you can choose one from our collection. Please feel free to contact Heather to discuss project ideas before or after you sign up.

Week 2: Proper Pattern Layout, Cutting and Grinding for Proper Fit

Week 3: Continue Cutting and Grinding, Foiling and Utilizing Copper Overlay (if applicable)

Week 4: Soldering, Adding Wire Detailing, Making Jump Rings and Finishing with Polish and Patina 

You will also receive 2 additional free hours of studio time to come back and fine tune your project ifif you need more time or to start a new project and practice what you learned.

This is a copper foil/suncatcher class. Maximum pattern size 10inx10in and no more than 20 pieces. Came and Framing are not covered/included. 

More Details

*Due to the use of lead during soldering, we do not recommend students that are pregnant or breastfeeding take our stained glass classes.

 Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions.

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

*All materials included except for Glass. You can bring your own or purchase from our Glass Library.

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

You must have taken either Intro to Stained Glass or Stained Glass 101 at DIYcave

Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.