Centuries of Craft, One Panel: Leaded Stained-Glass Workshop in Santa Fe

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Centuries of Craft, One Panel: Leaded Stained-Glass Workshop in Santa Fe

Learn century-old techniques to design, cut and bind a leaded stained-glass panel you can take home; this guide explains what to expect and how the two-class format unfolds.

Centuries of Craft, One Panel: Leaded Stained-Glass Workshop in Santa Fe.

Duration
8 Hours
Location
Santa Fe
Operator
TLC Stained Glass
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

In a compact Santa Fe studio, participants are guided through the full arc of leaded stained-glass work: selecting a design, choosing from dozens of types of art glass, and learning the century-old methods to break, shape and bind each piece into a finished panel.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PROCESS

From Pattern to Panel

The workshop walks you through every stage — design selection, cutting and shaping glass, and binding pieces into a leaded panel using time-honored techniques.

THE MATERIALS

Dozens of Glass Types

Participants choose from a wide variety of art glass, allowing for vivid color and texture combinations in a custom panel.

THE TAKEAWAY

A Finished Panel You Can Travel With

At the end of the two-class workshop you leave with a completed leaded panel — and yes, the finished piece is travel-friendly and can be taken on a plane.

What the day feels like

What the Workshop Feels Like

Over two classes and roughly an eight-hour commitment, you move from choosing a design and glass to learning how to break, shape and bind each element into a cohesive, colorful leaded panel—an immersive, hands-on deep dive into traditional stained-glass technique.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits best—and who should sit it out.

1
Creative AdultsIdeal for adults seeking an immersive, hands-on craft experience; participants must meet the minimum age of 15.
2
Older TeensAppropriate for teens 15 and older who are comfortable with tools and focused studio time.
3
Artisans & MakersA concentrated technical session for makers wanting to learn traditional leaded panel techniques; the class format spans two sessions.
4
Young ChildrenNot suitable for young children—the workshop requires participants be at least 15 years old.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Plan for the finished glass panel to be travel-ready: the completed piece can be taken on a plane.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the workshop take?

The workshop spans a total duration of 8 hours, delivered across two classes.

How many classes are there?

The experience is organized as two classes.

Is there an age requirement?

Participants must be at least 15 years old.

What will I make in the workshop?

You will design and craft a leaded stained-glass panel, learning to break, shape and bind glass pieces into a finished panel.

Can I travel with my finished panel?

Yes—the finished panel is travel-friendly and can be taken on a plane.

How much choice do I have in materials and design?

You choose from a set of designs and select from dozens of types of art glass to create your panel.