Intro to Stained Glass: Create an Ornament
Schedule
Sat Dec 06 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510 | New Haven, CT
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Embark on a creative journey into the world of stained glass with our beginner-friendly ornament workshop! Learn the renowned “Tiffany” method, encompassing designing, grinding, foiling, and soldering techniques to craft your own festive glass ornament. This hands-on class is tailored for beginners, offering step-by-step guidance to ensure everyone masters the essential skills. By the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home a completed stained glass ornament.What to Expect
In this single-session workshop, you’ll assemble your ornament step-by-step using the Tiffany stained glass method. The instructor will provide a selection of simple, premade vinyl pattern designs to choose from. The class will cover every stage of the process:
Safely cutting and grinding glass
Applying copper foil
Soldering your panel together
Expect a supportive environment with live demonstrations, instructor guidance, and ample time to work on your project week by week.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Safe handling of stained glass materials
Applying copper foil and soldering joints
Basic stained glass assembly and finishing
What’s Provided
Precut glass pieces and all materials (foils, soldering supplies, etc.)
Safety equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)
Expert instruction and demonstrations
A completed stained glass ornament to take home at the end of class
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for beginners curious about stained glass, design, or hands-on traditional crafts. No previous experience is required—just a willingness to learn and create.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No prerequisites. Safety gear and tool guidance will be provided in class. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind working in.
*There will be a 1-hour break for lunch*
Instructor: Asher Erwin
Location:
Classroom @ MakeHaven
770 Chapel St
1st floor, past the back staircase
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket: $157.00
MakeHaven Members: $134.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=656&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [email protected]
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