Stained Glass Basics: Make a Suncatcher
About this Event
Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on 3½-hour workshop! You’ll learn the basics of the copper foil method, including how to cut and shape glass, wrap pieces in copper foil, assemble your design, and solder everything together to create your own beautiful stained glass suncatcher.
No prior experience is necessary—just come ready to get creative and learn something new. This workshop is perfect for solo exploration, a creative date, or a fun activity with a friend or two.
Each scheduled workshop features a different suncatcher design, so check back for new projects! Repeat visits are always welcome if you’d like to build your skills and create more pieces.
You’ll leave with a finished stained glass suncatcher and the foundational skills to continue exploring the craft.
Materials
Visual Philosophy provides all the necessary materials for starting your stained glass journey!
Clothing Requiremnets
Long pants, closed toed shoes, no exposed mid-drifts due to the nature of the materials.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Students younger than 18, we ask that a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. Any students younger than 16 we require a parent/guardian to be present (with their own class ticket) and willing to assist. This is an intro level workshop. There are no prerequisites.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Visual Philosophy has a parking lot available to attendees in the rear of the building accessible via Julian St. HWY 280, 87 and Diridon Caltrain station are very close.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Visual Philosophy can be reached via email at [email protected] or by calling 408-750-9915
What's the refund policy?
By purchasing a course or workshop, you are obligated to provide payment in full prior to the start date. Courses and workshops may be cancelled 7 days in advance with money returned. Course and workshop tuition purchased but not completed in full or by the start of course can not be refunded.
Meet our instructors!
About our Instructor – Khaled Zaki
Khaled Zaki is a stained glass artist whose work bridges the worlds of Islamic geometry and Art Deco elegance. Raised in Seattle by Egyptian first-generation immigrants, he was immersed in arabesque design from an early age, developing a deep appreciation for geometric patterns when drawing faces was discouraged. Mesmerized by the way stained glass transforms light and atmosphere, Khaled crafts intricate pieces that blend tradition with bold modernism. Beyond his art, he is a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in neurodiversity and cognitive health, bringing a unique perspective on perception and aesthetics to his creations.
About our Instructor – Lisanne Eng
Visual Philosphy Studio artist, Lisanne Eng, has long been attracted to glass for its eye-candy like vibrancy. Whether it is an art piece, a detail of a home or building, or a large installation in a public place, she finds joy in viewing glass in a variety of forms. While in graduate school studying mechanical engineering, she first learned how to work with stained glass as a creative outlet from studying a whole lot of math and science. Since then, she has created a variety of work ranging from window panels to lampshades and candle holders.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 142.74
