Stained Glass
Light Catcher Workshop
Looking for a creative way to express yourself? Stained glass lead lighting is the perfect craft for beginners and experienced artists alike. This hands-on art form is both meditative and rewarding, allowing you to create stunning pieces for your home or as thoughtful gifts.
Whether you choose from our provided designs or come up with your own, we'll guide you through every step of the process. No prior artistic experience is required—just a passion for creating. All materials and tools are included.
With a variety of workshop formats to choose from, we’ll ensure you learn everything you need to craft a beautiful stained glass lead lighting piece that you’ll be proud to display.
Stained Glass Light Catcher Workshop
Dates:
Coming Soon
Cost: $220 Per Person
All Day Group Workshop
Create your own beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home in one fun and creative day!
All-Day Group Workshop
Create your own beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home in one fun and creative day!
Workshop Schedule:
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM (includes lunch break)
What You’ll Do:
Designing & Assembling Your Stained Glass Light Catcher
Transfer your pattern onto the glass and cut out your design
Refine the shapes using our glass tools, including the grinder
Explore different shapes, sizes, and techniques to create depth and texture
Once your design is laid out, securely apply copper foil to each of your glass pieces – then the real fun begins!
Guided Assembly & Finishing Touches
Tack solder your piece together and tin it with a solder coating
Attach your hanging system for display
Add an optional bevelled crystal to your light catcher for a rainbow effect in any room
Finish your piece with patinas for added dimension (optional)
Take your finished stained glass light catcher home to display!
What’s Included:
Small Stained Glass light catcher made by you!
All materials and tools provided
Lunch, created from locally sourced organic produce, with dietary requirements catered for
Afternoon treat, along with tea and coffee facilities available throughout the course
This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to develop their stained glass, soldering and copper foiling skills in a creative and supportive environment!
Workshop Health & Safety
Physical requirements: This workshop requires strength and precision, particularly for tasks such as cutting glass. It may not be suitable for individuals with weak wrists.
Health precautions: For the well-being of all participants, please wear face masks and refrain from attending class if you are feeling unwell.
Age requirement: This workshop is designed for 16 years and older.
Footwear: Please wear closed-in shoes for your safety, especially when working with lead and cutting glass.
Payment Details
To secure your place in the workshop at The Werombee Hive, full payment is required at the time of booking through our online booking system.
The Werombee Hive Workshop Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by the Student:
We understand that sometimes life happens, and you may not be able to attend a workshop you’ve fully paid for. In such cases, the following options apply:
More than 4 weeks prior to the workshop: A refund will be issued, minus a $30 administration fee.
Within 3 weeks of the workshop: No refund will be provided. However, you are welcome to send someone else in your place or Workshop credit will be issued and you can transfer this to another future workshop.
Please note: No exceptions can be made to this policy due to the costs of materials, administration, and turning away others once the workshop is full. As a small family business, we cannot absorb these costs.
Cancellation by the workshop:
All workshops at The Werombee Hive require a minimum number of participants. In the unlikely event a workshop needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, your workshop cost will be fully refunded. You can also opt to transfer your deposit to another workshop.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to sharing the wonderful world of glass with you.
