Glass in a Flash

Stained Glass for Beginners

This 2.5-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to the art of stained glass.

We handle the time-consuming prep work so you can dive right into the most exciting part: Foil, Assembly & Soldering your piece.

The projects change every month, so there's always something new to create!

See upcoming projects and class dates below!

Timing doesn’t work for you? Book your own private session (Same cost if choosing one of our designs! For a small fee we can do a private session with a custom design!)

Click Here to Select Your Project!
  • Beautiful stained glass sun catcher pine and christmas tree to make your own art

    Stars

    Something to wish upon!

    You choose between the Star of David and the North Star to create a beautiful sun catcher that will always lead you home!

    Upcoming Classes
    Sunday, December 14th - 10:30am-1pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Gnome

    I gnome you want to learn stained glass!

    Create a hand made gnome sun catcher to bring life and joy into your home! You’ll learn how to foil and solder your way to having your own magical creature!

    Upcoming Classes

    Saturday December 20th, 11:30am-2pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • stained glass cardinal sun catcher in beautiful reds and black. this is a beginner stained glass sun catcher that can be made at a glass in a flash class at stern glass works. its pictured outside with lots of light shinning through.

    Cardinal

    Birds of a feather make stained glass together!

    You’ll create a beautiful cardinal sun catcher to brighten up the snowy season. This cute birdie won’t fly off after the snow is gone, so enjoy its company year round!

    Upcoming Classes

    Saturday November 22nd, 3:30pm-6pm

    Saturday December 6th, 11:30am-2pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • A private glass in a flash group of 6 making a stained glass sun catcher of a bat at stern glass works in oak park il right outside of chicago il

    Reindeer

    What a very shiny nose!

    Create this adorable reindeer sun catcher. Bring this little friend home with you to brighten up the season!

    Upcoming Classes

    Sunday November 30th, 11:30am-2pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • More Designs Coming Soon!

    Butterfly

Class Details

  • Logistics

    Duration: 2.5 hours

    Location: Stern Glass Works — 817 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

    Long pants and closed toe shoes required

  • All-Inclusive

    Your $170 fee covers all materials, tools, and instruction.

    You’ll walk out of the studio with a finished art work!

  • Age and Skill

    Perfect beginner class

    Ages 16+

    Ages 13-15 are welcome when accompanied by a guardian.

  • Private Parties

    Want to book a Glass in a Flash class for a private group of 4+?

    Contact us to schedule!

    sternglassworks@gmail.com — 708-608-9085

Private Session Glass in a Flash ~ Up to 12 people

  • Stained glass copper foil and solder flower in Oak Park introductory glass in a flash class for beginners

    Flowers

  • Stained glass copper foil and solder peace sign in Oak Park introductory glass in a flash class for beginners

    Peace Signs

  • Stained glass copper foil and solder halloween bat in Oak Park introductory glass in a flash class for beginners

    Bats

  • Stained glass copper foil and solder fall leaf in Oak Park introductory glass in a flash class for beginners

    Leaves

  • The perfect activity for birthdays, team building, all kinds of celebrations, or even a 1-on-1 session just for you!

  • Stained glass copper foil and solder love hearts in Oak Park introductory glass in a flash class for beginners

    Hearts

  • Stained glass copper foil and solder fall pumpkin jack-o-lantern in Oak Park introductory glass in a flash class for beginners

    Pumpkins

  • Impress your friends and family with a unique experience for up to 12 people!

  • stained glass sun catchers and stained glass ornament of a jewish star and a north star both made during a glass in a flash stained glass workshop at stern glass works. these are showing diy art glass projects you can make at sgw in Oak Park IL

    Stars

  • stained glass Rudolph ornament or sun catcher hanging in the window at stern glass works an art glass studio in oak park il near chicago. you can see this diy leaded glass made by students in the glass in a flash class

    Rudolph

  • stained glass cardinal sun catcher made at stern glass works as an example of the diy glass in a flash workshop perfect as a handmade gift, girls night out activity, gifted experience, holiday present and more.

    Cardinal

  • Copper Foil Stained Glass Pine Tree example for the Glass in a Flash DIY stained glass class for beginner and first time students. This shows a beautiful glass art tree with light shining through made at stern glass works

    Pine Tree

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