Fundamentals of Stained Glass Class: Spooky Season Designs!

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Tue, 28 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

1003 Louise Ave Suite A | Charlotte

MakerSpace Charlotte
Publisher/HostMakerSpace Charlotte
Fundamentals of Stained Glass Class: Spooky Season Designs!
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Join to learn, make, and take home your own Spooky Season stained glass suncatcher!
About this Event

Fundamental Class Details:

  • Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours per session
  • Frequency: Single session
  • Location: MakerSpace Charlotte in Plaza Midwood
  • Materials: All materials and tools provided.
    Class Overview:

Choose your own design to create

  • Bat
  • Cat
  • Window Corner Ghost
  • Pumpkin
  • Witch’s Hat


This class is being offered multiple times this month so you can create the entire collection!


This class provides a supportive environment tailored to all skill levels, especially beginners. We will use a template to create our suncatchers. We will discuss design creation for your intermediate projects ahead. Students will learn and perform the basics of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, burnishing, soldering, cleaning, and polishing.


What You'll Learn:

  • Safety in the Glass Lab
  • Design creation basics
  • Glass selection
  • Cutting glass
  • Grinding glass
  • Foiling and burnishing cut and ground pieces of glass
  • Preparing your piece for soldering
  • Applying flux for solder 
  • Soldering your pieces of glass together
  • How to neutralize the flux and clean your piece
  • Polish finished piece before taking it home!


What to Expect:

  • Hands-on instruction
  • Small class sizes for personalized attention
  • Information about the next steps in creating your own stained glass designs
  • High-quality materials and tools
  • A fun, relaxed atmosphere


Who Should Attend:

Perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re starting a new hobby or deepening your stained glass skills.


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Please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Sometimes solder splatters, so please consider wearing long sleeves. YOU MUST wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and wear glasses or safety glasses. Safety glasses are provided.


If you wear readers, please remember to bring them.


About the instructor:
Kenna Covington is a local stained glass artist known for her vibrant, contemporary designs that breathe new life into this timeless medium. With a passion for laughter, connection and storytelling through color and light, Kenna’s work often draws inspiration from nature, personal experience, and literature, creating pieces that resonate deeply with viewers. She has spent over a decade as a wand maker, and began her glass journey three years ago. Kenna is dedicated to sharing her knowledge, offering classes that inspire both beginners and seasoned artists to explore the beauty of stained glass. Through her art and teaching, she aims to foster a greater appreciation for this intricate and enchanting form of expression.


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Refund Policy:

  • 14+ days before the first class: Full refund.
  • 7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.
  • Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.
  • Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund. To cancel or request a transfer, please email [email protected].


For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1003 Louise Ave Suite A, 1003 Louise Ave, Charlotte, United States

Tickets

USD 116.42

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