WESTLAKE VILLAGE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Edge, Foil and Flame: Craft a Stained‑Glass Suncatcher in Westlake Village
A hands‑on 3.5‑hour workshop for ages 13 and up that teaches glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling and soldering while you build a 5x7 suncatcher.
Edge, Foil and Flame: Craft a Stained‑Glass Suncatcher in Westlake Village.
In Westlake Village, the Glass Arts Collective runs an intensive, beginner‑focused studio session that walks first‑time makers through every step of stained‑glass fabrication. Over a focused 3.5 hours you follow a simple pattern to cut and grind glass, apply copper foil and solder the pieces into a finished 5x7 suncatcher you’ll leave with.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A finished 5x7 suncatcher to take home
Participants complete a 5x7 stained‑glass suncatcher during the session—a tangible result of the techniques taught in class.
Cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering
The course covers the essential skills of pattern following, straight‑line glass cutting, edge grinding, copper foiling and soldering so you leave with practical, repeatable techniques.
A compact, hands‑on 3.5‑hour workshop
Designed as an introductory, studio‑style class, the workshop concentrates instruction into a single 3 hour 30 minute session to get beginners rapidly comfortable with the process.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The pace is direct and practical: you pick a simple pattern, learn to score and break glass in straight lines, refine pieces at a grinder to fit the template, wrap edges in copper foil and then solder the joints to complete a small suncatcher. The format is hands‑on and suited to newcomers who want both instruction and an immediate finished object.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who to consider before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Closed‑toed shoes are required. You may bring a mask for comfort. Some students prefer snug, rubberized gloves to improve grip when handling glass—these are optional.
The class runs 3 hours and 30 minutes—designed as a single, focused session in the studio.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The introductory stained‑glass course lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 13 years old.
What will I make during the class?
You will make a 5x7 suncatcher, following a simple pattern and completing cutting, foiling and soldering steps.
Are closed‑toed shoes required?
Yes—closed‑toed shoes are required for the workshop.
Do I need to wear a mask or gloves?
Masks are optional if they make you more comfortable. Gloves are optional too; some people choose snug, rubberized gloves to help with grip, but they can reduce sensitivity to glass.
Does the quoted price include the booking fee?
Pricing does not include the booking fee.