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!

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See upcoming projects and class dates below!

Timing doesn’t work for you? Book your own private session!

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  • Dog

    Sit, Stay, Stained Glass

    Love dogs? we do too!

    Upcoming Class

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

    Saturday, November 7th; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • NEW - Butterfly

    Flutter on over

    Create your own butterfly effect when you fall in love with stained glass!

    Upcoming Class

    Friday, September 11th; 6:30pm-9pm

    Friday, October 23rd; 6:30pm-9pm

    $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

    Friday, November 13th; 6:30pm-9pm

    $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

  • Leaf

    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

    Saturday, November 21st; 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Pumpkin

    Hi, gourd-geous!

    Fall means pumpkins are here and ready for you to get your craft on!

    Upcoming Classes

    Saturday, October 3rd; 11am-1:30pm

    Thursday, October 15th; 6:30pm-9pm

    Friday, October 30th; 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

    Friday, November 20th; 6:30pm-9pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Pencil

    Write this down in your calendar!

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

    Upcoming Class

    Saturday, November 14th, 11am-1:30pm

    $170 per student - all inclusive

  • Ginkgo Leaf (Fall Edition!)

    Stay tuned for vibrant yellows for our special edition ginkgo leaves!

    Chicago loves our ginkgos!

    Upcoming Classes

    Monday, November 23rd; 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

  • Handmade!

    We hand cut and grind each individual piece, so there may be slight variations from our pattern.

    Glass is subject to vary based on availability. In this case, glass is replaced with a similar alternative.

Private Session Glass in a Flash ~ Up to 12 people

  • Butterfly

  • Dog

  • Fox

  • Pencil

  • Jellyfish

  • 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

  • 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

  • Funky Flower

  • Mountain

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