Fundamentals of Stained Glass Class: Cosmic Whale Panel

About this event

2 sessions

Each session lasts for 3 to 4 hours

MakerSpace Charlotte new address: 1003 Louise Ave, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28205

Fundamental Class Details:

• Duration: 3-4 hours per session
• Frequency: Two sessions
• 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 stained glass panel. This is a larger panel than our one day beginner classes and is offered at the request of so many previous students. 

Session One: Students will learn and perform the basics of glass selection, cutting, grinding, foiling, and burnishing. If you don’t finish foiling and burnishing your pieces in class, you will take your pieces home to complete foiling and burnishing. You’ll take a fid and plenty of foil to have your pieces ready for the next session. 

Session Two: Students will learn and perform the fundamentals of soldering, cleaning, using patina, and wax, as well as how to safely hang your finished stained glass piece. Students will use hobby came to finish the outside edge of their panels.

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 use Hobby Came to edge your piece
• How to create and secure a ring for hanging your piece
• How to neutralize the flux and clean your piece
• How to use patina to change the color of your finished piece
• How to clean, polish and then hang your completed piece

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.

AGES:

Class is open to ages 16 and up.

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 bring them. 

This is a long class, you are welcome to bring water and snacks. 

Class will continue regardless of class size.

Refund Policy:

• Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.

• 14+ days: Full refund

• 7–13 days: 50% refund

• Less than 7 days: No refund

• If you find someone to take your spot and they pay before class starts, you’ll receive a full refund.

• For cancellations or transfers, please email [email protected].

About the Instructor:

The instructor, Kenna Covington is a local stained glass artist known for her love of beauty and passion for connection and story telling through color and light. Her work often draws inspiration from nature, personal experience, and literature. As an instructor, Kenna shares her expertise with students of all levels, guiding them through the intricate processes of stained glass creation—from design to execution. Her warm, encouraging teaching style fosters a creative environment, allowing each student to explore their unique artistic voice. Join Kenna to discover the magic of stained glass and unlock your own artistic potential!

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