Classes & Workshops
A structured range of stained glass classes spans beginner foundations through advanced technical intensives, developed over years of teaching and studio practice. Workshops run through partner studios, shops, and arts organizations nationwide, with private instruction available exclusively in my Camas, Washington studio nestled in the forest.
Private classes offer focused, tailored instruction for individuals or small groups. Sessions prioritize creative technique, using the same methods practiced in a working studio.
Please contact me for information on hosting a workshop or arranging private instruction.
Stained Glass: Organic Shapes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
An introduction to the Tiffany copper foil method focused on constructing an organic suncatcher with a flexible border, emphasizing proper framing techniques for a clean, professional finish.
Stained Glass Suncatchers
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
A thorough introduction to stained glass fundamentals, with opportunities for intermediate students to refine their technique. Students may work from a selection of designs or create their own patterns.
Beyond the Suncatcher, Large Panel Design & Construction
October 3-5, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sitka Center for Art & Ecology Otis, OR
Spend three days immersed in the art of stained glass while creating a custom panel approximately 14 x 10 inches in size. Designed for all skill levels, this workshop guides students through the copper foil process to a finished framed panel.
Stained Glass Mobiles: Light in Motion
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
Design and build a kinetic stained glass suncatcher mobile. Learn core cutting, foiling, and soldering skills while you experiment with balance and composition to assemble a mobile that moves gracefully as a harmonious work of art.
Stained Glass Suncatchers
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00am - 5:00pm
à la mud Camas, WA
This intro to copper foil stained glass is taught in the classroom at one of Camas's most welcoming maker spaces. Learn to cut, shape, and solder glass into a finished piece - no experience needed. Choose from a selection of designs or create your own.
Stained Glass Lab: Independent Projects
October 16-17, 2026
Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
An open studio workshop for advancing independent projects, where students bring their own design and use guided studio time to build at their own pace with support in layout, structure, reinforcement, and finishing.
Sculptural Stained Glass: 3D forms
October 23-24, 2026
Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
A long-format intermediate level workshop where students use templates or original concepts to build dimensional stained glass, focusing on structural planning, precise alignment, clean multi-angle soldering, and reinforcement techniques.
Stained Glass Mirrors
October 31, 2026
Saturday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
Explore the unique properties of mirror glass while learning techniques for incorporating into a stained glass panel that explores light, reflection, and dimension.
Mementos in Glass
November 19, 2026
6:00pm-9:00pm
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
Students will create distinctive ornaments and panels by layering found objects and natural elements between sheet and beveled glass. Using the copper foil method, participants will learn how to arrange and prepare their chosen materials, then add beveled glass accents for a polished, light-catching finish.
Stained Glass Ornaments
December 5-6, 2026
Wildcraft Studio Portland, OR
Students will create distinctive ornaments and panels by layering found objects and natural elements between sheet and beveled glass. Using the copper foil method, participants will learn how to arrange and prepare their chosen materials, then add beveled glass accents for a polished, light-catching finish.
Stained Glass Ornaments
Saturday, December 19, 2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm
à la mud Camas, WA
This intro to copper foil stained glass is taught in the classroom at one of Camas's most welcoming maker spaces. Learn to cut, shape, and solder glass into a finished piece - no experience needed. Choose from a selection of designs or create your own.
Introduction to Leaded Stained Glass
Saturday, January 9, 2027
11:00am - 5:00pm
à la mud Camas, WA
Learn to build glass the way it’s been done for a thousand years, using the lead came method that shaped church and home windows long before copper foil. Experience the hands-on process of shaping, fitting, and soldering a geometric leaded panel from start to finish.
Stained Glass Pendant Lamp
January 21, 2027
9:00am - 5:00pm
SW Art Glass Phoenix, AZ
An intermediate workshop introduces three-dimensional stained glass through the construction of a four-sided pendant lampshade.
Stained Glass Mobiles
January 22, 2027
9:00am-4:00pm
SW Art Glass Phoenix, AZ
Design and build a kinetic stained glass suncatcher mobile. Learn core cutting, foiling, and soldering skills while you experiment with balance and composition to assemble a mobile that moves gracefully as a harmonious work of art.
Stained Glass Hinged Box with Mixed Media
January 23, 2027
9:00am - 4:00pm
SW Art Glass Phoenix, AZ
Explore advanced box construction techniques with dimensional embellishments and a hinged lid designed to stay open on its own. Students will incorporate pressed materials and layered elements into their designs, creating depth, texture, and more complex compositions.
Stained Glass Suncatchers
Saturday, February 13, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Wild Arts Workshop Bingen, WA
A thorough introduction to stained glass fundamentals, with opportunities for intermediate students to refine their technique. Students may work from a selection of designs or create their own patterns.
Leaded Glass Crash Course
February 27, 2027
Stained Glass Garden Berkley, CA
Leaded glass construction focused on building a framed panel using H & U came profiles.
Stained Glass Suncatchers
Saturday, March 13, 2027
11:00am - 5:00pm
à la mud Camas, WA
This intro to copper foil stained glass is taught in the classroom at one of Camas's most welcoming maker spaces. Learn to cut, shape, and solder glass into a finished piece - no experience needed. Choose from a selection of designs or create your own.
Copper Foil and Lead Came: Creative Design Applications
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
9:30am - 4:30pm
Glass Expo, Las Vegas
Combining copper foil and lead came in one composition, this class moves beyond traditional patterns toward a more intuitive approach to personal design. Explore lead H came shaping, varied came profiles, simple metalsmithing, foil overlay, decorative soldering, and experimental patinas to expand the visual language & expressive possibilities of stained glass.
Stained Glass Hinged Boxes: Design, Construction & Detail
Thursday, April 1st, 2027
9:00am - 4:00pm
Glass Expo, Las Vegas
Explore advanced box construction techniques with dimensional embellishments and a hinged lid designed to stay open on its own. Students will incorporate pressed materials and layered elements into their designs, creating depth, texture, and more complex compositions.
The Art of Stained Glass Jewelry
Thursday, April 1st, 2027
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Glass Expo, Las Vegas
Learn copper foil techniques while creating stained glass pendants and earrings with lead-free solder suited for wearable pieces. Explore composition, color, and form on a miniature scale while learning metalsmithing techniques, jewelry findings, attachment methods, wirework, and finishing details.
Master Class: Lead & Zinc Framing for Large Panels
Friday, April 2nd, 2027
9:00am - 3:30pm
Glass Expo, Las Vegas
Lead and zinc framing take center stage in this intensive workshop, building the structural skills needed to expand your stained glass practice into larger work.
Working with zinc came, lead U-came, and hobby came, learn how different profiles function and how to select the right option for a finished piece. Instruction covers material selection, precise fitting and mitering, clean soldered joints, reinforcement, and finishing techniques.
Copper Framed Mirror Workshop
Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
9:00am - 12:30pm
Glass Expo, Las Vegas
Create a beautifully crafted stained glass mirror panel while learning techniques for incorporating mirror glass into a stained glass design. The workshop focuses on structural copper framing, surface preparation, and achieving a rich copper patina as students complete a small framed mirror panel.
Introduction to Leaded Stained Glass
Sunday, May 23, 2027
10:00am - 4:00pm
Hoffman Center for the Arts Camas, WA
Learn to build glass the way it’s been done for a thousand years, using the lead came method that shaped church and home windows long before copper foil. Experience the hands-on process of shaping, fitting, and soldering a geometric leaded panel from start to finish.
Interpreting Inspiration in Stained Glass
JUNE 14-18 2027
Snowfarm Williamsburg, MA
Camp Glass
September 2027
Fan Lake Spokane, WA
Camp Glass is a multi-day summer camp glass art summer camp experience for grown-ups. Unwind in the woods, swim in a private lake, sign-up for hands-on glass workshops, and connect with a community that shares your passion. Open to ALL skill levels.
Stained Glass Lamps
An intermediate workshop introduces three-dimensional stained glass through the construction of a four-sided pendant lampshade.