BOULDER WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Boulder’s Four-Week Stained-Glass Workshop: Learn to Cut, Foil and Solder Light into Art
A four-week beginner course in Boulder that meets once a week for two hours and teaches cutting, soldering and polishing so students leave with a finished 8–10 inch stained-glass piece.
Boulder’s Four-Week Stained-Glass Workshop: Learn to Cut, Foil and Solder Light into Art.
Adventure brief
Boulder’s Four-Week Stained-Glass Workshop: Learn to Cut, Foil and Solder Light into Art
Set in Boulder, Colorado, this four-week beginning stained-glass class offers a relaxed, step-by-step introduction to the craft: across four two-hour sessions an experienced instructor guides students from design and glass selection through cutting, foiling, soldering and polishing so each participant completes a finished 8–10 inch piece.
Discover the captivating art of stained glass through a comprehensive 4-week beginner course with Colorado Glass Works in Boulder, Colorado. This unique experience guides you step-by-step as you learn essential techniques including glass cutting, soldering, and polishing, all under expert instruction. Each week builds on the last, allowing you to develop confidence and skill while crafting your own beautiful stained glass piece. Suitable for those with no prior experience, the class emphasizes hands-on learning in a welcoming studio environment, perfect for expressing creativity or cultivating a new hobby. Not only will you leave with a stunning finished art piece, but you’ll also gain skills and inspiration to continue your stained glass journey at home. Boulder’s vibrant artistic community and scenic surroundings add to the charm, making this private course an engaging and fulfilling indoor adventure during any season.
Route Schematic
Four weekly sessions—what you’ll do
The curriculum is laid out as a stepwise project you return to each week, concentrating on distinct skills each session.
Week 1 — Pattern & Glass Selection
Choose a pattern and select the right glass for color and texture to begin your personalized project.
Week 2 — Cutting and Edge Shaping
Learn to cut glass with precision, then sand and shape edges for a tight fit.
Week 3 — Foiling and Soldering
Wrap pieces in copper foil and solder the seams to assemble your work.
Week 4 — Cleaning, Polishing and Finish
Clean and polish the assembled piece and complete final touches so it’s ready to display.
Bring a water bottle and wear close‑toed shoes; there is no drinking fountain on site.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A slow, deliberate learning curve
Unlike a one-day crash course, this class meets once a week for two hours over four weeks, allowing time to absorb each technique and return with fresh focus for the next step.
Hands-on training in cutting, foiling and soldering
Students work through key stained-glass fundamentals—selecting glass and pattern, cutting, sanding and shaping edges, wrapping pieces in copper foil, soldering seams and finishing with cleaning and polishing.
Finish with a complete 8–10 inch piece
By the end of the month-long class participants will have a fully finished stained-glass work roughly 8–10 inches in size and the foundational skills to continue creating.
What the day feels like
What the four weeks feel like
Across eight hours of guided studio time you move methodically from design selection to finished glass: choose a pattern and the right sheets, learn precise cutting and edge-shaping, foil each piece, solder the seams and bring everything to a shine under instructor supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits—and who might want a different pace.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class meets once a week for two hours over four weeks, totaling eight hours of instruction.
Sessions take place at Colorado Glass Works; arrive at the studio listed as the meeting location.
Wear close‑toed shoes and bring a water bottle (there is no drinking fountain on site).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we park?
On weekends parking is free in the 1500 Parking Garage attached to the building; weekday garage parking is paid and nearby street parking is paid. Street parking a few blocks away is free if you are willing to walk.
Is there a bathroom?
There is a public bathroom that is ADA accessible in the 1500 parking garage.
How long is the class?
The course meets for two hours once a week over four weeks, totaling eight hours of instruction.
Where does the class meet?
The workshop meets at Colorado Glass Works.
What will I complete by the end of the course?
By the end of the four-week class you will complete a fully finished stained-glass piece approximately 8–10 inches in size and gain foundational skills such as cutting, foiling, soldering and polishing.
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