The Mansfield Art Center

Afternoon Stained Glass for Beginners :

September 17

1 to 4 pm

 $37.80 members | $42 non- members

Ages: 16+ to adults

Skill Level:No experience required

Especially designed for beginners this project is fast and fun. 

In this copper foil stained glass class, students will create a beautiful butterfly from colorful glass of your choice using the traditional copper foil method.

Working with a pattern, you’ll learn to cut pieces grind, foil, solder, and clean your glass to form the butterfly delicate wings, and antennae.

Once complete, the finished piece can be mounted on a stake for planting in a pot as a whimsical garden ornament, or finished with a hanging loop to become a sparkling suncatcher that catches the light indoors or out.

The class covers glass cutting basics (score, break, and shape), grinding edges, foiling, soldering, and adding a hanging ring or a stake.  

Bring your own drink or two, drink and a snack with you (if you wish). For safety reasons, please make sure that you have closed shoes and your long hair tied-back. please bring a kitchen towel to dry your pieces. 

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  Please feel free to contact us at 419.756.1700 or pia@mansfieldartcenter.org 

Thank you for your support of Mansfield Art Center.