SATURDAY STAINED GLASS 

Ages 13*-Adult 

November 28, December 5, and 12 •10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

$280 Member • $305 Non-Member 

Sessions: 3 

Instructor: Andrea Thompson and Michener Adjunct Staff 

Learn to create original patterns for stained glass projects during this 3-week workshop. Work with colored and textured glass in the copper-foil method to complete your design. Use glass cutters and grinders to shape and smooth individual glass pieces. Solder colored glass pieces together to create unique window and wall hangings. 

This class is a good fit for students who enjoy developing skills using hand and power tools and have attention to detail and an interest in craftsmanship. 

All beginner students start with a standard project. After completing the started project, students are welcome to develop a pattern/pattern 

Students who have taken stained glass classes with us in previous seasons will be inspired by new challenges in this class.  

• All materials are included, but some students may wish to purchase additional materials. 

• Students must wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and have long hair pulled back. Additional information will be shared with students closer to the start date. 

• Safety glass/goggles/face shields are mandatory during most class time, and some students wish to purchase their own. Standard prescription eyewear is not an acceptable replacement.  

• There is a lunch break during each session. Students should bring lunch and drinks.  

• Some projects may have to be cleaned and polished after the last class. Students will be asked to return to pick up their projects at a later date. 

For more information, contact Andrea Thompson at [email protected] or 215.340.9800 x115 

Due to the use of lead solder, pregnant people should not take this course.   

*Students 11+ years who have taken Stained Glass AT THE MICHENER SUMMER ART CAMP may take this course. Stained Glass courses and glass fusing experience at other institutions will not be considered. 

Stained Glass workshops are made possible by the Leff Family Foundation. 

All materials needed to participate in class are provided.  For students who wish to bring their own supplies, or would like to work at home, please see the suggested supply list below: 

• Dry wheel glass cutter OR pistol grip glass cutter 

• Running pliers 

• Grozer pliers 

• 60/40 (lead/tin) solder for stained glass 

• 7/32” copper foil 

• Flux paste and flux brush 

• Burnisher/ plastic fid 

• Safety goggles/glass or face shield  

• Standard prescription glasses are not a replacement for safety glasses. 

• Standard scissors 

• Stained glass pattern scissors 

• Black and metallic permanent markers 

• 3/32” clear sheet glass (9x12” x2 or equivalent) 

• Latex-free nitril gloves 

• Standard (approx. 3 mm or 1/8” thickness) colored stained glass is colors desired for your design 

• Stained Glass Pattern (2 printed copies)– *Must be approved by instructor prior to starting and must fit on the designated work board for class. For more information on stained glass patterns, please email [email protected]  

Studio will also have: 

• Glass grinders 

• 100W soldering irons with rheostats 

• Smoke scrubbers 

• Homosote work boards (approx. 12x16”) 

• T-Pins