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!

Click Here to Select Your Project!

See upcoming projects and class dates below!

Timing doesn’t work for you? Book your own private session (Check out the pricing and options for private sessions and custom designs HERE)

  • Funky Flower

    Blossom into a beautiful artist

    Join us in making a fun floral design intended to draw in curiosity with it’s abstract design!

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday August 1st, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • NEW - Dog

    Sit, Stay, Stained Glass

    Love dogs? we do too!

    Upcoming Class

    Friday, August 7th; 6:30pm-9pm

    Saturday, September 5th; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Cardinal

    Birds of a feather make stained glass together!

    Join our flock to make this stunning birdie and admire the bright reds of its feathers.

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday August 8th, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • NEW - Pencil

    Thank you teachers!

    Instead of candy and mugs, treat your favorite teacher (and yourself) to a stained glass class!

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday, August 15th, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Diamond

    Shine bright like a diamond

    Become mesmerized by this shining beauty!

    Upcoming Class

    Friday, August 21st: 6:30pm-9pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Rainbow Landscape

    Show your pride!

    This rainbow landscape is the perfect way to bring light and joy into your life. Find pride in your art and in your community here!

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday August 22nd, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Jellyfish

    Motion of the ocean

    Flow on over to learn how to make this jiggly jelly!

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday August 29th, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Honeycomb

    Join the hive!

    Buzz on over and join our hive when you learn to make this honeycomb

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday, September 12th; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Mountain

    Don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill, make it out of stained glass!

    Bring the wilderness into your home when you make this mountain glass piece

    Upcoming Class

    Friday, September 18th; 6:30pm-9pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • NEW - Fox

    You sly fox!

    Sneak on over to make this sly critter to bask in it’s orange glow

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday, September 19th; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Portal

    Get lost in the swirl

    Transport yourself into the world of stained glass!

    Upcoming class

    Friday, September 25th; 6:30pm-9pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • New List Item

    Fall is here!

    As the weather cools and the colors change, embrace the beginning of fall!

    Upcoming class

    Saturday, September 26th; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • NEW - Snake Plant

    A plant that never wilts

    Create your own forever plant that you never have to remember to water!

    Upcoming Class

    Friday, October 2nd; 6:30pm-9pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Peace Sign

    Peace out

    Find your zen as you enjoy a peaceful night of learning!

    Upcoming class

    Friday, October 9th; 6:30pm-9pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Bat

    Spooky season is here!

    Celebrate the season by making this stunning bat to enjoy all year round

    Upcoming class

    Saturday, October 10th, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • NEW - Retro Abstract

    Groovy, baby!

    Let your imagination wander when you make this abstract art piece

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday, October 24th; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

Select Your Project & Reserve Your Spot

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

  • Dog

  • Fox

  • New List Item

  • Retro Abstract

  • Snake Plant

  • Ginkgo Leaf

  • Diamond

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

    Bats

  • honeycomb stained glass sun catcher made at stern glass works in the intro stained glass class fro beginners glass in a flash copper foil technique is used in this image

    Honeycombs

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

    Peace Signs

  • Fish

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

    Leaves

  • 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

  • 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

  • Blue and yellow stained glass cone flower sun catcher example for the glass in a flash copper foil stained glass beginner glass art lesson at stern glass works.

    Flower

  • Gnomes

  • Rainbow Landscape

  • Cat

  • Sunrise

  • Cicada

  • Portal

  • a cute white and green stained glass mushroom hanging as a sun catcher in the window. it is an example of the piece students will make when learning the copper foil stained glass art technique at stern glass works

    Mushroom

  • Star of David

  • Shamrock stained glass piece demonstrating what beginners looking to try stained glass would make in this date night activity glass in a flash

    Shamrock

  • Jellyfish

  • two french bulldog sun catchers made with the copper foil stained glass process, one in tans and one in whites. this is a premium stained glass project for beginners at stern glass works

    French Bulldog - Premium Design

  • 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

    North Star

Click here to sign up for your next private Glass in a Flash!