Stained Glass for Beginners w/ Ted

Thanks for your interest in Stained Glass for Beginners! Join us for a four hour workshop where you'll craft your own small stained glass project from the bottom up! This hands-on session is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, offering an introduction to the timeless craft of stained glass.

All materials, tools, PPE and equipment will be provided along with guided instruction on the basics of design principles, selecting and cutting glass, copper foil techniques, and soldering and finishing techniques.

By the end of this workshop, you'll have your very-own unique stained glass creation creation!

*For this course we use a standard Lead based solder (Lead/Tin 60/40). While we do provide sufficient PPE, we now have an option for Lead-Free Solder (Tin/Copper 90.3/0.7) for an additional fee

• History of Stained Glass
• Safety Essentials – Eye protection, careful handling, and proper ventilation
• Choosing Your Pattern & Glass – Design considerations, types of glass, and difficulty levels
• Cutting the Glass – Scoring, breaking, and controlling where the glass separates
• Grinding – Refining the fit of each piece using a water-cooled diamond grinder
• Applying Copper Foil – Wrapping each piece edge with adhesive copper foil tape
• Soldering – Flux, tacking, and beading solder along the seams
• Finishing – Washing, optional patina, and wax/polish for a final luster

I started making stained glass after college to fill extra time, and have enjoyed the hobby for over 40 years. I have made about 100 pieces, and given almost all away for family, friends, gift exhanges and more, keeping only 5 pieces for myself

Outside of making, I am retired from my career in mechanical engineering, information technology, and medical devices. My hobbies include fly fishing, fly tying, bicycling, travel, woodworking, metalworking, gardening, and, of course, stained glass!